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.


Wooden skid

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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Wrapping paper (Plastic laminated)

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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Wrapping paper (With excessive amounts of tape)

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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Writing paper

Put this item in the recycling, papers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place this item securely in your curbside paper (grey) recycling box. Shredded paper may be placed into a clear plastic bag within the box. Ensure recycling boxes are stacked to prevent blowing papers.
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Yarn

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be placed in the curbside garbag. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Yogurt

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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Yogurt tub

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 curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Please make sure all containers are empty and rinsed. If there is a foil or plastic seal, remove the seal and place it in the garbage. If there is a lid, place back on container before putting in box.
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Yogurt tubes (single serve)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Yogurt/Pudding cup (single serve)

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 curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Please make sure all containers are empty and rinsed. If there is a foil or plastic seal, remove the seal and place it in the garbage.
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Zip Ties

Put this item in the garbage cart.

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