Looking to get rid of your pumpkins after Halloween? Your new organics cart is ready to help!
There’s plenty of room – so toss in those old pumpkins (just remember to remove the candles or decorations!), and any spoiled fruit or veggies leftover from your summer garden.
For a full list of what goes in your organics cart, visit barrie.ca/OrganicsCollection.
Curbside Battery Collection Week returns November 3 to 7
To participate, place filled battery recycling bags ON TOP of either your garbage or organics cart on your regular curbside collection day next week. If no cart is set out, place bags on the ground at the curb. Bags must be clearly visible to the driver of the collection vehicle. Do not place bags inside carts or recycling containers.
Battery recycling bags are available for pickup until November 7. For the full list of pickup locations and program details, visit barrie.ca/BatteryCollectionWeek.
Enter the Mayor’s Christmas card contest!
Each year, the Mayor and his office look forward to receiving submissions from creative Barrie residents. The contest is open to Barrie residents, and artwork should depict a City of Barrie scene or event. An award of $600 will be made to the winning entrant.
Official entry forms are available online and at Service Barrie. Submit finished artwork with a completed entry form in person at Service Barrie by Friday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m.
For full contest details, visit barrie.ca/MayorsCardContest.
City receives “Healthier, Livable Cities” Award 
Barrie was recognized at the Communities in Bloom National and International Awards recently, winning the Healthier, Livable Cities Award with a Five Blooms – Gold rating. The City also earned a special mention for its tree recovery efforts following this spring’s ice storm.
Learn more at barrie.ca/CommunitiesInBloom.
Reminders for setting your carts at the curb 
When placing materials curbside, remember to do the following to ensure collection:
- Place carts so they do not block bike lanes or sidewalks. On collection day, carts may
be placed on the boulevard and/or the driveway. - Allow for 2 ft of clearance between each cart and from other waste materials set out for
collection. This gives the arms on the truck the room needed to pick up the carts. - Allow for 2 ft of clearance from any obstacles such as parked cars, fences, trees,
snowbanks etc. This gives the arms on the truck the room needed to pick up the carts. - Make sure cart lids are fully closed. Do not overfill your cart.
For more information, visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCarts.
Discover the 2024 Invest Barrie Spotlight report 
The 2024 Invest Barrie Spotlight highlights the annual accomplishments of the Economic and Creative Development Department and the Small Business Centre. Learn how Invest Barrie fostered creativity and innovation last year, while supporting local job growth and investment.
For more information about Invest Barrie, visit investbarrie.ca.
Call for nominations: 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards
The Heritage Barrie Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage conservation and awareness within the City of Barrie.
Nominations will be accepted until Monday, November 10, 2025. To submit a nomination and for full details on nomination criteria, visit barrie.ca/HeritageAwards.
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