Battery Collection Week is coming up in Barrie, and recycling bags for the alkaline accumulators can now be picked up at select locations across the city.
Curbside collection for batteries occurs during the first full week of November each year. Citing uncertainty with postal service, the City of Barrie says the bags will not be mailed this year, but eight facilities will have them available for pickup.
The City advises recycling bags should not be placed inside carts. Instead, they must be clearly visible, as they will be removed by the driver and placed in a separate compartment within the truck. They can be placed on top of either cart on their regular curbside collection day.
Residents can also use clear, sealable bags or unused battery recycling bags previously provided by the City.
PICKUP LOCATIONS
- Peggy Hill Team Community Centre—171 Mapleton Avenue
- Allandale Recreation Centre—190 Bayview Drive
- East Bayfield Community Centre—80 Livingstone Street East
- Barrie Landfill Site—272 Ferndale Drive North
- Battery bags are available at the Recycling Depot (located at the bottom of the hill), Environmental Administration building, and the Waste and Recycling Depot (located at the top of the hill)
- City Hall (Service Barrie)—70 Collier Street, first floor
- Barrie Public Library, Downtown Branch—60 Worsley Steet
- Barrie Public Library, Holly Branch—555 Essa Road, Unit 17
- Barrie Public Library, Painswick Branch—48 Dean Avenue
Recycling bags are available for pickup until November 7. Battery Collection Week is November 3 to November 7.
