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

This item 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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Board games

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. If an item is small enough to fit it may be placed into your garbage cart for collection. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.
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Boat (Non-motorized)

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 proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Bones

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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Box Spring

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

Please consider reuse or a donation to local charities. When you recycle your box spring, you reduce the amount of waste going to our landfill. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for recycling for a fee.
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Boxboard

Put this item in the recycling, papers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place box in your paper (grey) recycling box. Remove liners, empty, and flatten boxes. Place any plastic liners your garbage cart.
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Branches

Put this item in the yard waste.

Branches up to 7cm (3 in) in diameter and no longer than 1.2m (4 ft) in length can be placed curbside in the yard waste collection program, if bundled no larger than 0.3m (1 ft) in diameter and 1.2m (4 ft) in length and secured with twine. Branches greater than 7cm (3 in) in diameter or longer than 1.2m (4ft) must be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N to be composted (fees may apply).

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Bread

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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Bread / Milk Tags (Cardboard or Paper)

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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Bread / Milk Tags (Plastic)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

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