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.


Scrap metal

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

This item can be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the metal recycling program. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Scrap wood (building material)

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

These items 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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Sewing machine

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to your local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr N for proper disposal.

Shampoo bottle

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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Shed

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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Shells

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.

Shingles

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

These items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for construction and renovation waste.

Shoe box

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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Shovel

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 it may be placed out for curbside garbage collection. Alternatively, oversized items should be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.
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Shower curtain

Put this item in the garbage cart.

This item may be placed in your garbage cart or taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. This item is not recyclable or compostable.