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 e-mail RethinkWaste@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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Carpet and carpet underlay

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

Please consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Carpet Steamer

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 Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the electronics recycling program. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Catalogue

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 is recyclable and must go in a separate clear bag in your paper (grey) recycling box.
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Caterpillars

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart for curbside collection. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Catheter bag

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart for curbside collection. This item is not recyclable or compostable due to health and safety concerns.
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Caulk

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

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Barrie Landfill Site, 272 Ferndale Drive North. The facility is open on Saturdays, 8:30am-3:30pm. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection.
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Cellophane

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place these items in your garbage cart for curbside collection. This item is not recyclable or compostable.

Cement

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

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

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

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