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 for collection. If items are not curbside by 7am 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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Burlap

Put this item in the garbage.

Place this item in the curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Butcher paper (for wrapping meat)

Put this item in the garbage.

Place this item in the garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Butter

Put this item in the green bin.

Place in your organics (green) bin. Bins may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.
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Butter Wrapping

Put this item in the garbage.

Place this item in the curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable.

Cabinet (Wood)

Proper disposal of this item is described below.

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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Cake and Candy

Put this item in the green bin.

Place in your organics (green) bin. Bins may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.
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Calendar

Put this item in the recycling, papers box.

Effective May 1 2024, The City of Barrie is no longer responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Calendars may be placed in your curbside paper (grey) box. Please ensure that any spiral bindings are removed from the calendar.

Camper

Proper disposal of this item is described below.

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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Candle

Put this item in the garbage.

Place this item in the curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable. 
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Candle wax

Put this item in the garbage.

Place this item in the curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable.