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.

Prescription bottle (empty)

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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Pressure tanks

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, 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.

Pressure treated wood

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

This item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Printed paper

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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Printing device

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 in the electronics program. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Pumpkin

Put this item in the organics cart.

Pumpkins should be placed in your organics cart. Remove all candles and decorations from the pumpkin prior to disposal. If pumpkin is too large to fit in your organics cart, break it down into smaller pieces to fit into cart or place it whole in front of or beside your organics cart.

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PVC Piping

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Please place this item in garbage cart. If this item does not fit inside your cart it can be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N. This item is not recyclable.
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Q-tips

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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Radio

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

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, can be brought the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal in the electronics recycling program. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Railway Ties

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

These can be disposed of at the landfill site, regular garbage section.