Ice storm impacts & cleanup operations
The City of Barrie is continuing cleanup efforts following the recent storm. Crews are actively working across the city, prioritizing roads, parks, and public spaces. Cleanup will take time due to the extent of the damage, and we appreciate your patience.
As of the week of April 7, the City of Barrie is getting assistance from many other Ontario municipalities. Now that the extra help has arrived, the City will collect any brush that is piled at the curb.
Please note: The City’s yard waste collection program is also underway, but it operates
separately from the ice storm cleanup. See below for more details.
For the most current information on impacts to City services and cleanup operations, visit
barrie.ca/IceStorm.
Yard waste collection now underway
The City’s yard waste collection program is now underway with every-other-week collection,
opposite your garbage week. Place regular yard waste curbside by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day (4:30 a.m. in the downtown BIA).
Yard waste collection is taking place separately from ice storm cleanup operations. Ice storm cleanup crews have special equipment that enables chipping of brush piled curbside. Yard waste collection drivers are equipped with collection truck equipment that allows only for the safe collection of properly packaged yard waste.
For more information about yard waste and to see your scheduled collection day, visit
barrie.ca/YardWasteCollection.
Recycling Depot open for 2025 season | No residential brush tipping fees
The City is waiving residential brush tipping fees at the landfill site until Friday, May 2, to
support storm cleanup. The landfill is located at 272 Ferndale Drive North and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Recycling Depot, located at the lower gate area of the site, is temporarily accepting small loads of residential brush debris. Large loads/commercial traffic must use the upper landfill/scales. Please be patient as we work to manage the increased demand.
For more information about the landfill, visit barrie.ca/landfill.
Mayor Nuttall thanks local manufacturers and businesses for choosing Barrie
Mayor Alex Nuttall recently visited Innovative Automation to get a first-hand look at companies, businesses, and manufacturers who have chosen to do business in Barrie. With over 300 local manufacturing businesses providing jobs for more than 7,400 residents, the City is proud of its strong business community.
“Thank you to our local manufacturers for investing in Barrie, for providing employment for our residents, and for giving back to the community,” said Mayor Alex Nuttall. “We continue to stand with you by encouraging everyone to buy local, provincial, and Canadian goods.”
As trade dynamics between Canada and the United States evolve, the City is offering
resources to help local businesses navigate tariff-related challenges.
Watch the video from Mayor Nuttall, thanking Barrie’s manufacturers and businesses. Learn
more and access business resources at investbarrie.ca/TariffResources.
City seeking local art for traffic cabinet wraps
The City of Barrie is calling on local artists to submit original artwork for its annual traffic cabinet wrapping program. This initiative transforms traffic cabinets into public art, adding vibrancy to the city while helping to reduce graffiti. The 2025 theme, Colours of our Community, invites artists to showcase their unique style through community-inspired designs.
Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Selected artists will be
compensated for their work, and artwork installation will take place this fall.
For full details on submission eligibility and requirements, and to apply online, visit
barrie.ca/GraffitiAbatementArtwork.
Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting – Tuesday, April 29
Join Mayor Alex Nuttall and Councillor Clare Riepma for a Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting. You are invited to participate in an engaging and open forum where you can connect with your Councillor, Mayor, and fellow residents. This is a unique opportunity to discuss both City-wide and ward-specific issues, ask questions, voice your concerns, and engage with your neighbours.
During the meeting, you will also have the chance to hear about various City projects and initiatives. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of our community.
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Parkview Centre, 189 Blake Street
To learn more about Ward Town Hall Meetings and communicating with Council, visit barrie.ca/CommunicatingWithCouncil.
Second property tax installment due April 30, 2025
The second instalment of the interim 2025 property tax bill is due on April 30, 2025. Interim tax bills are issued each January. If your taxes are paid through a mortgage company or a pre-authorized payment plan, you would not have received an interim tax bill. The final bill is issued each May and typically arrives in mailboxes by early June.
Never miss a due date – enroll in the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan for hassle-free payments.
For details, visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes.
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