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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Toilet

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

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. There is no curbside collection for construction and renovation waste. Alternatively, these items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.

Toilet paper tube

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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Toner/ink cartridge (contents)

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

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.
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Tools

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. If the item is small enough to fit inside your garbage cart, it may be placed inside for curbside collection. If the tool has a cord or exceeds the weight limit it should be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.
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Toothbrush

Put this item in the garbage cart.

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

Toothpaste tube

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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Toothpicks

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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Toys (plastic or other)

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 size 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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Transmission fluid

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 at 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.

Tree stump

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

Large diameter wood and tree stumps larger than 7cm are not eligible for curbside yard waste collection. Tree stumps with a diameter in excess of 7cm can be brought to the Barrie Landfill located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N. There may be charge associated with disposal of yard waste.