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.

Styrofoam peanuts

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

Styrofoam Plates and Cups

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

Styrofoam Produce Trays

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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Sugar and spices

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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Suitcase

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/can it may be placed out for curbside garbage collection. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.
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Sump pump

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 at 272 Ferndale Drive North for proper disposal in the metal recycling. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Swing set

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 at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Takeout paper coffee cup (no lid)

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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Tarp

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. If the item is small enough to fit inside your garbage cart, it may be placed inside for curbside collection. Alternatively, it can be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.
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Tea bag

Put this item in the organics cart.

Tea bags are accepted in the curbside organics cart, including the string and any small staples. Carts may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.