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Barrie

Learn more about your recycling program.

Questions?

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Emterra. They can be contacted for:
1-888-597-1541

They can be contacted for:

  • Replacement bins.
  • Missed collections.
  • Other recycling questions.

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Barrie.

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Be recycle ready

  • Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
  • Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
  • Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
  • Lids and labels can remain on containers
  • Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
  • Hazardous materials, like batteries and sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop off location for safe handling.

Find your depot

Barrie Depot
Location: 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie
Hours of operation:
  • The depot is open seasonally from April until late November
  • Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Please be prepared to show photo Identification upon entering the landfill. Entry will be denied without photo I.D.

What’s not accepted

Books

Toys

Diapers

Pot and Pans

Hazardous Materials

Batteries

Did you receive an oops sticker?

Did you notice a yellow oops sticker on your recycling? This means your recycling had one of the following challenges: 

  • Oversized cardboard was placed in your recycling.
  • Unaccepted items were included in your recycling. 
  • Harmful materials were found in your recycling.  
  • Incorrect container type was used for recycling.
  • Materials were not clean, dry, and empty.
  • Recyclables were not properly sorted.

How to be recycle ready

Follow these simple tips to ensure your materials are ready for collection and recycling:

  • Flatten and bundle your cardboard to save space in your recycling.
  • Check what’s accepted for recycling by reviewing the list of accepted materials. 
  • Keep hazardous items out of recycling – check with your community for safe disposal methods.
  • Use the correct recycling container type.
  • Place materials clean, dry, and empty in your recycling.
  • Separate paper and cardboard from containers and place them in the appropriate bins.

Questions?

For questions about oops stickers, contact your recycling contractor.

Find out more about Ontario's recycling program