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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Insulation

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. If an item is small enough to fit into a standard sized garbage bag/can and does not exceed the 20kg weight limit it may be placed out for curbside garbage collection. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.
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Invasive Plants

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Put this item in the garbage cart. Place invasive plant material in a sealed garbage bag and put it in your garbage cart for curbside collection.  

Do not place invasive plants in yard waste or compost. Some invasive species can survive the composting process and may spread if handled improperly. 

Additional tips: 

  • Bag all invasive plant material securely to prevent spreading seeds or fragments.  
  • Do not mix invasive plants with other yard waste. 
  • If taking material to the landfill, keep invasive plants separate from yard waste and dispose of them as garbage in sealed bags. Fees may apply.   
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Jacuzzi

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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Jet Ski

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. Remove all fluids (gas, oil, etc) and bring the fluids to the Hazardous Waste Depot.

Juice box (juice, wine, water, drinks)

Looking for information on how to dispose of your recycling? Visit Circularmaterials.ca/Barrie
The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling.

Juice drink pouch

Looking for information on how to dispose of your recycling? Visit Circularmaterials.ca/Barrie
The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling.

Junk mail

Looking for information on how to dispose of your recycling? Visit Circularmaterials.ca/Barrie
The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling.
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Kerosene

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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Kitchen cabinets, counter tops and sinks

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

Please 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 construction and renovation waste.

Kleenex box plastic film

Looking for information on how to dispose of your recycling? Visit Circularmaterials.ca/Barrie
The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling.