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.
Civic Holiday weekend affected services and reminders
City Hall and recreation centres will be closed on Monday, August 4. Barrie Transit will run on a Sunday service schedule on Monday, August 4, and offer a free Kempenfest shuttle August 1 to 4. The Tiffin Boat Launch will be closed August 1 to 4 due to Kempenfest; the City of Barrie Marina boat launch remains open (limited trailer parking).
Service reminders:
- Curbside Collection: There will be no change to the waste collection schedule on Monday, August 4; curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for more information.
- Parking: Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is enforced on the Civic Holiday.
Waterfront parking, and parking in the hybrid and marina lots, is enforced 24/7/365. To
park free in select waterfront areas, vehicles must be registered with a digital waterfront
parking permit. Visit barrie.ca/parking for details. - Fireworks: Fireworks are not permitted on the Civic Holiday or surrounding days, as
per the Regulatory Matters By-law. - Beaches: Residents and visitors are reminded that tents or sunshades are not
permitted at beaches and waterfront parks. This is for safety and to maintain sightlines. Umbrellas supported by a single pole are welcome. Visit barrie.ca/beaches for more information.
Kempenfest: August 1-4 at Barrie’s waterfront
Kempenfest is one of Canada’s largest outdoor festivals with 300+ artisans, food vendors,
family activities, midway, and live entertainment from Centennial Park to Southshore Centre.
Free shuttles run daily from Bayfield Mall, the downtown Transit Terminal, and along Lakeshore Drive. Parking is free with a digital waterfront permit or in downtown lots on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Details, shuttle info & concert tickets: kempenfest.com | barrie.ca/parking
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.
Resident digital waterfront parking permits extended!
All current and future digital waterfront permits are now valid until December 31, 2026. The extension has been automatically applied to all active resident digital permit holders.
Barrie residents can continue to enjoy free parking in designated waterfront areas with a digital permit – no hangtag or payment info needed. Simply register your licence plate through the HotSpot app or website.
For more details and to apply, visit barrie.ca/WaterfrontParking.
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.
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