Cart deliveries underway for Wednesday (A&B) collection area
Garbage and organics carts are being delivered to the driveways of residential properties this summer. You don’t need to sign for them, and you don’t need to be home when they are delivered.
Your estimated delivery window is based on your curbside collection area. Deliveries to the
Monday (A & B) and Tuesday (A & B) collection areas have been completed ahead of schedule. As of July 9, crews have started delivering to properties in the Wednesday (A & B) collection area. Your carts may arrive any weekday within your delivery window.
Once your carts arrive, don’t use them yet! Remove them from the curb and store them until collection begins the week of September 8.
For more details visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollectionChanges.
Reminder: No tents or sunshades at the beach
Tents or sunshades are not permitted at waterfront beaches or parks unless they are
supported by no more than one pole and have no more than one wall or side. This helps keep sightlines clear and beaches safe for everyone.
For more details, visit barrie.ca/beaches.
Cool off at Barrie Fire’s Hot Summer Night event
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) will host a free Hot Summer Night event at
Sunnidale Park on Thursday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Geared toward families with children, all are invited to join the fun and cool off under the spray from Barrie Fire and Emergency Service trucks. Enjoy family-friendly activities, learn lifesaving fire tips, fire safety information, and check out fire truck tours.
Domino’s Pizza will also be on site selling slices for $2 each, with proceeds going to the BFES charity fund, which gives back to local community and charitable groups. The KOOL FM events team will be live on scene with music and a giveaway.
For further event details, visit barrie.ca/HotSummerNight.
Reminder: plastic and diapers are not accepted in the organics program
The City is seeing an increase in plastic being put in the organics waste stream collected
curbside. Residents are reminded that in Barrie, diapers and personal hygiene products belong in the garbage. Plastic of any kind is not accepted in the organics program.
For residents who use container liners, they are asked to only use certified compostable bags, not plastic bags, to line their organics container. Newspaper or paper bags are also acceptable liner options. Even plastic bags labelled as “biodegradable”, “degradable” or “oxo” degradable do not break down in the municipal composting process and are not accepted in Barrie’s organics program.
To learn more about the organics waste program in Barrie, visit barrie.ca/OrganicsCollection.
Waterfront parking reminders
A digital waterfront parking permit is required for residents to park for free at specific waterfront areas. Permits are valid until December 31, 2026. If you don’t have one, visit barrie.ca/WaterfrontParking for detailed instructions on how to apply.
From June 15 to September 15, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., “No Parking Except by Permit” applies in spillover waterfront parking areas within approximately 500 metres of select waterfront locations. Only the digital waterfront parking permit is accepted in these areas during this time.
Signage is in place at restricted areas. For a full list or map, visit barrie.ca/parking.
Parking help pop-ups at select summer events: Transit & Parking staff will be at various downtown and waterfront parking lots this summer to answer questions and help residents and visitors learn about parking rules and Barrie Transit options.
Applications are open for the City’s Busking Program 
The City of Barrie is accepting applications for the 2025 Busking Program, providing artists of all ages an opportunity to show off their talent and entertain visitors to the downtown and waterfront.
Busker permits are required for all performances on City property where tips are accepted. Applying for and obtaining a permit is free, and any performing artists are welcome to apply.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, into the fall season. To learn more about the program and apply, visit barrie.ca/busking.
Annual water-main maintenance program underway
The City of Barrie’s annual water-main swabbing program is currently underway in select areas
of Ward 6, 8 and 10 throughout July. This work helps to properly maintain the water system by
cleaning water-mains.
Notices are being hand-delivered in advance to impacted properties. If you receive a notice, it is advised that no water be used during the times specified. To prevent any water use in the home, residents can turn their home water meter off.
For more information and to view the list of areas being swabbed, visit barrie.ca/WaterDistribution.
Construction projects progressing across Barrie
Construction is underway across Barrie as the City continues road improvements and
infrastructure upgrades throughout the summer. With over $100 million invested in 27 projects and the paving of 42 kilometres of roadway, this work is essential to maintaining and improving our transportation network.
Residents are reminded to use caution around active construction areas and plan extra travel time when possible.
For a full list of projects, detailed information, and to view the interactive construction map, visit barrie.ca/roadwork.
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