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 e-mail RethinkWaste@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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Bathtub

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 Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal or recycling. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Batteries

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

Outside of Battery Collection Week each November, do not place batteries curbside for regular waste collection. Year-round, batteries can be disposed of free-of-charge at the Barrie Landfill, 272 Ferndale Drive North (open to Barrie residents only).  Batteries are accepted at the landfill in three areas: 

  • Waste & Recycling Depot*
    Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30am–3:30pm. Located at the top of the hill, past the scalehouse.
  • Recycling Depot 
    Open seasonally (generally April to late November), with HHW being accepted on Saturdays only. Located at the bottom of the hill.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Facility 
    Open Saturdays only, 8:30am–3:30pm. Located at the top of the hill, past the scalehouse.

*Only household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries) can be dropped off at the landfill's Waste & Recycling Depot. Lithium-ion batteries (those from cell phones, drones, and remote-control cars) must be disposed of at the HHWF or the Recycling Depot on Saturdays only.

Batteries are an exception to other household hazardous waste, as batteries have more options for disposal at the landfill site.


More Disposal Info for Batteries
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Bed Frame

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 Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. North for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Beer Bottles

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Return LCBO and beer bottles to your local Beer Store for a deposit refund. Alternatively place bottles in your curbside containers (blue) recycling box.
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Bicycle

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 Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for donation to bike reuse program or for proper disposal in the metal recycling bin. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Binders

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable because it is a multi-material or a glue coated material.
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Biodegradable bags

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Biodegradable plastic bags must be placed in your garbage cart. Only certified compostable bags lined with cellulose (non-plastic natural fibre) may be used to line your organics cart.
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Bird seed

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.
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Bleach

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

Bleach must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N 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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Blister packaging (gum and lozenges)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart. This a composite multi-layered plastic packaging and is not recyclable.