Waste Item Lookup Tool

Not sure how to dispose of an item in Barrie? Look it up to see how it's properly sorted for curbside pickup or otherwise. If unable to find what you're looking for, please call 705-739-4219 or email waste@barrie.ca to have the item added to the search results.

The future of waste management includes a circular economy. This means we need to rethink the traditional three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and consider the value of materials and products before they become waste. Let's rethink waste!

Please remember to ensure your materials are curbside by 7am (4:30am in the downtown BIA) for collection. If items are not curbside by this time, the City cannot guarantee they will be collected. Routing changes that could affect collection times can often occur for a number of reasons including weather, road closures and vehicle breakdowns.

While Barrie is geographically located in Simcoe County, the City of Barrie is governed separately. There are some differences to sorting items for curbside collection in the County and the City as different processors are used. If you live in Barrie, please refer to this lookup tool to be certain where items should go.

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Heat pump/exchanger

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Please consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.

Heating oil tank (empty, cut in half)

This item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site for proper disposal.

This item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item can be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Drive North on Saturdays from 8:30am - 3:30pm. The City's Recycling Depot (open during warmer weather months only) also accepts HHW on Saturdays. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.
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Herbs

Put this item in the organics cart.

Place in your organics cart. Carts may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.

Holiday Greenery

Proper disposal of this item is described below.

Fresh garland or greens used to decorate during the holiday season are considered yard waste and are not collected curbside in the winter months. Yard waste collection occurs April to November. Loose greenery or other yard waste can be dropped off at the landfill (272 Ferndale Drive North) anytime throughout the year, and is free (up to the first 100 kgs).

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Home health care waste

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place these items in the garbage. These items are not recyclable or compostable due to health and safety concerns.
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Home office equipment

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal in the electronics recyclin program.
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Hose (rubber or vinyl)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Hospital bed

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Hot water tank (empty)

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.