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.

Plastic flower pot

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

Plastic food bag, liners

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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Plastic food container and Tupperware

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively items can be placed in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Plastic food wrap

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place these items in your garbage cart. Plastic (cling/film) wrap is not recyclable or compostable.

Plastic ice cream tub

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

Plastic jugs/jars

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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Plastic laundry tub

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 in poor condition should be taken to the Barrie landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Plastic pail (less than five litres in size)

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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Plastic pails (over five litres in size)

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

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Large and/or heavy plastic pails that exceed the size of a standard recycling box may be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.
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Plastic paint tray

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Plastic paint trays are not recyclable or compostable.