Register now for Clean and Green Barrie 
City of Barrie residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify local neighbourhoods by joining Clean and Green Barrie, the city-wide spring cleanup initiative that kicks off on Earth Day. Registered participants receive cleanup supplies and instructions for bag drop-off and collection.
- School Participation Days: Wednesday, April 22 to Friday, April 24
- Community & Business Cleanup Days: Wednesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 26
Registration is required by Monday, April 13.
Learn more and register at barrie.ca/CleanAndGreen.
Yard waste collection resumes this week!
Yard waste collection resumes the week of Monday, April 6, with collection every other week, alternating with your garbage week. Place yard waste curbside by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day (4:30 a.m. in the downtown BIA). Reminder: your garbage and organics carts need space to be collected! Leave at least 2 ft between carts and your yard waste and recycling boxes.
For more information about yard waste and to confirm your collection schedule, visit barrie.ca/YardWasteCollection.
Recycling depot opens for the season Saturday, April 11 
The depot is located at the lower gate area of the City’s landfill site at 272 Ferndale Drive, North. This facility helps reduce wait times and make dropping off recyclable materials, tires, electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste materials more efficient.
The depot is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more at barrie.ca/landfill.
See a Pothole? Report It and We’ll Take Care of It 
Last year, the City repaired more than 12,900 potholes—and now we’re tackling this year’s problem areas. As temperatures fluctuate in the spring, new potholes can form. Your reports help us identify this year’s trouble spots so repairs can happen quickly. Pothole requests are handled based on priority and scheduling. When reporting one, please share the exact location, along with details like a nearby address or landmark. This ensures crews can find and fix the issue faster.
Report a pothole using any of the following:
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- Online: ServiceBarrie.ca
- Phone: 705-726-4242
- Email: [email protected]
- Mobile App
- Facebook or X
For more details, visit barrie.ca/potholes.
Looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? 
Residents in Barrie and surrounding areas who do not have a primary care provider are encouraged to register with Health Care Connect. With new family doctors and nurse practitioners now accepting patients locally, registering ensures your information is up to date and ready to be matched when spots become available. Health Care Connect is free, simple to use, and the fastest way to get attached to primary care in our community.
Learn more or register today at baoht.ca/hcc.
Reminder: Property tax installment due April 30
The second installment of the interim 2026 property tax bill is due on April 30. Interim tax bills are issued each January. If your taxes are paid through a mortgage company or a pre-authorized payment plan, you will not receive 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.
Calling Young Entrepreneurs: Apply Now to Launch Your Summer Business 
Local students aged 15–29 are invited to apply for the 2026 Summer Company program, which helps young entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into real summer ventures. Participants receive a $3,000 microgrant, mentorship, and training through support from the Ontario Government—and they keep any profits earned. Eligible applicants must be returning to school in fall 2026, live in Ontario, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and be ready to commit 280–420 hours to running their business over the summer. Applications are open until April 30.
Learn more at investbarrie.ca/SmallBusinessCentre.
Planning for a Home Renovation or Backyard Project? 
Come out to one of our Building Services Open Houses on May 7 (Allandale Recreation Centre), or June 4 (Peggy Hill Team Community Centre). Open houses are free and require no registration. This is an opportunity to learn about building permits and building inspections from City staff and pick up building project resources related to home renovation projects.
Learn more about building in Barrie at barrie.ca/building.
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