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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Video and audio cassettes

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be placed in your garbage cart.
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Wallpaper

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Please place this item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Washing and/or drying machine

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.
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Water bottle

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place this item in the containers (blue) recycling box. If there is a lid, place back on container before putting in box. Plastics that exceed the standard size of your recycling box may be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.
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Water bottle (Oversized)

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place this item in the containers (blue) recycling box. Please ensure container is empty and rinsed. If there is a lid, place back on container before putting in box. Water bottles that exceed the standard recycling box size may be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.
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Water cooler

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

Please consider reuse or donate to a local charity. Appliances containing CFC refrigerants must have the CFC's removed before disposal. This can be done at the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for a fee. Appliances that already have the CFC's removed and have the proper documentation attached can be brought to the Landfill. Visit barrie.ca/landfill for fee information.
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Water softener

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 brought to the Barrie landfill located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Waterbed bladder

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.
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Wax 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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Waxed cardboard

Put this item in the garbage cart.

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