2021 Waste Collection Calendar
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2021 WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR cityofbarrie @cityofbarrie @citybarrie citybarrie The beautiful city of Barrie in the spring #PictureBarrie Credit: Joanne Black City of Barrie Ward Map 3 4 1 C D U S R N DLE 2 5 6 8 10 9 7 3 4 1 C D U S R N DLE 2 5 6 8 10 9 7 BARRIE CITY COUNCIL 2018–2022 MAYOR WARD 3 WARD 6 WARD 9 Jeff Lehman Ann-Marie Kungl Natalie Harris Sergio Morales 705-792-7900 705-739-4269 705-739-4286 705-739-4256 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WARD 1 WARD 4 WARD 7 WARD 10 Clare Riepma Barry Ward Gary Harvey Mike McCann 705-739-4271 705-739-4268 705-739-4217 705-739-4290 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WARD 2 WARD 5 WARD 8 Keenan Aylwin Robert Thomson Jim Harris 705-739-4272 705-739-4275 705-739-4273 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2 Garbage, Recycling, Organics & Yard Waste Collection Map TUESDAY AREA A TUESDAY MONDAY AREA B AREA A MONDAY AREA B HWY 400 WEDNESDAY AREA A BIA Collection Details at Area barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection THURSDAY AREA A FRIDAY WEDNESDAY AREA A AREA B HWY 400 THURSDAY AREA B FRIDAY AREA B TUESDAY AREA A TUESDAY MONDAY AREA B AREA A MONDAY AREA B HWY 400 WEDNESDAY AREA A BIA Collection Details at Area barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection THURSDAY AREA A FRIDAY WEDNESDAY AREA A AREA B HWY 400 THURSDAY AREA B FRIDAY City of Barrie Landfill AREA B Phone: 705-739-4219 272 Ferndale Dr. North Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. City Hall Phone: 705-726-4242 70 Collier St. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Allandale Recreation Centre Phone: 705-728-5141 190 Bayview Dr. Holly Community Centre Phone: 705-792-7925 171 Mapleton Ave. East Bayfield Community Centre Phone: 705-739-4225 Understanding Your Waste Collection Schedule 80 Livingstone St. East Step 1: Determine your collection day and area (A or B) on the collection map above or look up your address at barrie.ca/CollectionSchedule. Containers Paper Step 2: Look for these symbols Organics each month throughout the calendar to help Garbage identify which materials are collected in your Yard Waste collection area. 3 RESPECT THE COLLECT Did you know waste collection has been ranked the 6th most dangerous job in Canada? Your waste collector encounters many challenges each day — from extreme weather to unseen sharp objects in garbage bags. It’s a tough job, but you can help them out! How You Can Help • Put materials where they can be easily seen — not hidden behind parked cars or on snow banks • Slow down, pass with care • Do not put broken glass or needles in your recycling box CIRCULAR ECONOMY • Wrap sharp objects (i.e. glass or nails) in Image Source: Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority, 2020, rpra.ca protective material such as newsprint and label garbage that contains safety hazards In 2016, the provincial government moved forward • maximizes the use of products and materials • Dispose of syringes and needles at the with legislation to support the creation of a Circular • restores and/or renews the source of such materials. Household Hazardous Waste Facility or return to Economy in Ontario. We currently operate under a The provincial Resource Recovery and Circular Economy your pharmacy Linear Economy Model where products are designed Act puts this responsibility in the hands of those that • Keep bins under 20 kg (45 lb) to become waste instead of being reused. A Circular produce the materials. The City of Barrie’s future • Separate recyclables into 2 boxes; blue Economy is one that : initiatives will be in support of a Circular Economy. containers box and grey paper box • promotes the reduction of waste and pollution How You Can Help • Put materials where they can be easily seen — not hidden behind parked cars or on snow banks • Slow down, pass with care • Do not put broken glass or needles in your recycling box • Wrap sharp objects (i.e. glass or nails) in protective material such as newsprint and label garbage that contains safety hazards • Dispose of syringes and needles at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or return to your pharmacy • Keep bins under 20 kg (45 lb) • Separate recyclables into 2 boxes; blue containers box and grey paper box Curbside Collection Frequently Asked Questions How should I set out my curbside recycling When is yard waste collected? to help ensure it gets picked up? Curbside collection of yard waste occurs during selected months, as indicated below. The City of Barrie has a two stream recycling program where paper products are collected Refer to the symbols throughout the calendar to determine when yard waste is and processed separately from containers. Mixing these materials contaminates the collected in your area (to determine your area, please refer to the map on page 3). recycling and may result in the recycling boxes not being collected. Separate your recyclables into 2 boxes, grey box for paper and blue box for containers. If you are unsure as to where an item goes, check out the sorting tool at barrie.ca/WhereDoesItGo. WEEKLY EVERY OTHER WEEK (opposite NO COLLECTION COLLECTION your garbage collection week) How should I put cardboard out so it gets collected? Cardboard should be flattened and bundled no larger than 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm. Place in January July February or beside your grey (paper) recycling box. Cardboard that is oversized or not bundled may April August March not be collected. May December June Why doesn’t Barrie accept kitty litter or pet waste in the green bin? September The facility that makes compost from the City of Barrie’s green bin program does not October currently have the ability to process pet waste or kitty litter. November What do I do with plastic flower pots? Plastic flower pots or plant trays are considered a low grade plastic and cannot be What is the difference between “compostable” and “biodegradable”? recycled in Barrie’s recycling program. These items should be resued or put in the garbage. BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC LINERS CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE LINERS What should I use to line my green bin? Any material that can decay naturally Plastic does not break down in the composting process. Plant based material Line your green bin with: (could take hundreds of years) • certified compostable bin liners/bags No standards for certification Certified to break down in a set time • paper bags • newspaper Does not contribute to a healthy • popcorn and paper pet food bags without plastic liners Fosters healthy plant growth • paper leaf and yard waste bags compost product • boxboard such as cereal and cracker boxes X NOT ACCEPTED ✓ ACCEPTED • disposable paper coffee cups How much garbage am I allowed to put out for collection? Line your green bin with certified compostable liners with one of the following logos: Single family residence: 2 bags or 2 cans every other week Commercial properties in Business Improvement Area (BIA): twice weekly collection, 6 bags per week Commercial properties outside of BIA: 12 bags every other week 4 Cedar Waxwing Christmas Tree Collection barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection #PictureBarrie Credit: Sherri Rose Christmas trees are picked up weekly on your regular • Christmas trees in excess of 1.8 m (6 ft) in length must be collection day throughout January. To help ensure collection: cut in half to fit in the collection truck. • Place trees curbside by 7 a.m. • Christmas trees (yard waste) can also be brought to the Barrie landfill during normal operating hours (fee may • Trees must be free of ornaments and stands. apply). • Do not place trees inside plastic bags. • Do not place trees on top of snowbanks – they could become buried or frozen and may not be collected. DECEMBER 2020 FEBRUARY S M T W TF S S M T W TF S Don’t forget! To ensure 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 collection, materials 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 must be placed curbside 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2021 by 7 a.m. on your 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 collection day. January 27 28 29 30 31 28 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Recycling & organics collection occurs every week. NEW YEAR’S DAY 1 2 NO TRANSIT SERVICE Yard waste collection occurs during selected months, as indicated. NO COLLECTION LANDFILL CLOSED AREA Garbage collection occurs every other week. A To determine your collection area please refer to page 3, AREA call 705-739-4219, or visit barrie.ca/CollectionSchedule. COLLECTION MOVED TO NEXT DAY B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AREA A AREA B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 AREA A AREA B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 AREA A AREA B 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AREA 31 A AREA B Please note that changes or cancellations may occur to collection, sorting, *COVID-19 programs and/or events. Visit barrie.ca for updated information. Vintage Winter Collection barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection #PictureBarrie Credit: Angelina Harrad Winter months often mean cold, unpredictable weather and poor driving • To avoid organics freezing to your green bin, line the bottom of your bin with conditions. These conditions can result in waste collection challenges faced by cardboard or newspaper.