Ice storm impacts & cleanup operations
Cleanup efforts continue following the late March ice storm, with support from other Ontario
municipalities now on the ground in Barrie. Crews are working daily to clear sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces.
What’s happening now
- Curbside cleanup: Ice storm cleanup crews will collect any brush piled at the curb.
Crews will be making multiple passes throughout Barrie in the coming months. - Tree assessments: Trees identified as structurally unsound and will be scheduled for
removal at a future date based on a hazard-level priority from the Tree Risk
Assessments underway.
Brush tipping fees waived at landfill
To support the ongoing cleanup, the City is waiving residential brush tipping fees at the landfill until Friday, May 31. In addition, landfill hours have been extended until 6:30 p.m. every Saturday until May 31. The landfill, located at 272 Ferndale Drive North, is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Recycling Depot (at the lower gate area) is temporarily accepting small loads of residential brush debris. Large loads or commercial traffic must use the upper landfill/scales. Additionally, mulch is currently available for free and finished compost is available for purchase. Kindly bring a shovel and containers for loading and wear appropriate footwear. Please be patient as staff work to manage the increased demand. For more information, visit barrie.ca/landfill.
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 ongoing updates, 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.
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.
Attend the Building Services Open House on May 1
Thinking about a home renovation, addition, or building a deck? Drop in to the Building
Services Open House! The event is free, and no registration is required.
- Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Dorian Parker Centre, 227 Sunnidale Road, Barrie
This is an opportunity to:
- Learn about building permits and building inspections from City staff
- Pick up building project resources related to home renovation projects
Learn more about Building Services at barrie.ca/building.
Construction Job Fair – May 7, 2025
Looking for work in the construction industry? The 2025 Construction Job Fair is taking place on Wednesday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive).
Hosted by Invest Barrie in partnership with the Barrie Construction Association, this free, drop-in event is your chance to connect with employers from across the construction sector – no registration required.
Job seekers can explore a wide range of opportunities, including general and skilled labourers, project coordinators, electricians, drivers, inspectors, carpenters, machine operators, and more.
For more information, visit investbarrie.ca.
Help keep our roads safe: report potholes
Spring is here, and as temperatures rise, city crews will be busy filling potholes. These common spring hazards typically form when frost develops and snow is melting.
You can help ensure potholes are repaired quickly by reporting them! To report a pothole,
please provide as much detail as possible, such as the location and nearest address or
landmark, so crews can find and fill the pothole as efficiently as possible.
To report a pothole, use one of the following channels:
- ServiceBarrie.ca
- Phone: 705-726-4242
- Email: [email protected]
- Mobile app
- Facebook or X
For more information on road maintenance, visit barrie.ca/RoadMaintenance.
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