Barrie. Municipal Office
Site: Barrie - 272 Ferndale Dr N
Service: Environmental Services - Household Hazardous Waste Depot
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1173 | Last Modified: 11 Oct 2017 | Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2017 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | Liquids and hazardous wastes are not permitted in the landfill * residents are encouraged to bring in any household hazardous wastes and/or batteries for safe disposal through the Household Hazardous Waste Depot * all hazardous material should be in original containers Items for Hazardous Waste Depot * Hazardous Wastes include: corrosive materials, battery acids, drain and oven cleaners * Toxic materials include: pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers, pharmaceuticals, cleaning fluids * Reactive materials include: ammonia, bleach, pool chemicals * Flammable materials include: gasoline, paints, aerosols and oils (empty paint and aerosol containers can be placed in the blue box with lids and cap removed) * Other materials include cosmetics, glues, batteries, propane tanks (barbecue and single use canister), and sharps (needles and syringes from household, medical use in rigid containers only) * Propane gas cylinders and car batteries * does not accept commercial and/or industrial waste, radioactive waste, explosives or ammunition, unidentifiable materials, or waste containing bio-hazards * Spills of oil and other hazardous wastes should be reported for action by phone 705-726-4242 (24 hours 7 days a week) * To find local alternative disposal facilities for select household special/hazardous waste visit www.makethedrop.ca Items for Blue Box Recycling * Empty paint and empty aerosol cans - remove the lid and dispensing nozzle (if possible) from the empty can before placing it in your blue box * aerosol cans that are not empty can pose an explosion risk in recycling facilities and must be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot * Empty dry paint cans - remove the lid to allow the remaining paint to dry inside the can and on the lid * place both the can and the lid in your blue box * can sizes are limited to 4 litres and under * paint cans that are not empty must be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Household Hazardous Waste Depot (HHWD) location May-Oct: near the bottom entrance to the landfill (accessible at the east gate) Household Hazardous Waste Depot (HHWD) location Nov-Apr: site is moved to a location that must be accessed via the scale house at the landfill |
| Hours | Sat 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | Barrie residents |
| Application | Drop-in during hours of operation |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Landfill Site |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ferndale Dr N and Edgehill Dr |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-739-4219 |
| After Hours Phone | 705-726-4242 |
| Fax | 705-739-4251 |
| Website | www.barrie.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityofBarrie Twitter: twitter.com/CityofBarrie |
| Primary Contact | Katherine Siren, Waste Reduction Co-ordinator; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 5834; Email: Katherine.Siren@barrie.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Lindsay Quinn, Waste Reduction Co-ordinator; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 5831; Email: Lindsay.Quinn@barrie.ca |
| Primary Executive | Sandra Brunet, Manager of Environmental Operations; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 6140; Email: Sandra.Brunet@barrie.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Mark Vandergeest, Supervisor of Landfill Operations; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 5829; Email: mark.vandergeest@barrie.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 400 Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 |