What is accepted at Barry's Bay Transfer Station?
When sorting your load, take into account the facilities provided at Barry’s Bay. Make sure it can easily be separated, then a visit to the Transfer station will be cheaper and rewarding knowing you are being Wastewise. Remember the last item on the trailer is the first off.
All items that can be placed out for recycling at the kerbside in the recycling crates. If you have too much for the crate after a party etc., simply take it along to the recycling station - no charge.
- All reusable household items and appliances.
Staff reserve the right to decline items if there is no demand or no resale value. Items refused can be disposed of at a cost.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Centre
Only the following items are accepted at Barry's Bay
- Used Oil / automotive liquids
- Car batteries
- Old gas cylinders
- Old refrigerators/freezers
The following items are not accepted at Barry's Bay
- Hazardous waste from any business
- Pharmaceuticals (surplus pills, medicines etc should be returned to the issuing pharmacy)
- Ammunition (contact the Police Arms Office)
- Explosives and flares
- Asbestos and products containing asbestos
Call the Hazardous Waste Advisory Service on 941-8823 for further advice on how to dispose of these materials and other hazardous substances.
The information brochure below contains suggestions about safer alternatives for use around your home and garden, tips on how to keep your rubbish toxic free, and information on the storage, use, and disposal of household hazardous materials.
Composting Area
Find out more about composting at refuse stations.
Hardfill Area
A fee is charged for dumping hardfill, and the hardfill is kept separate from the refuse tip and used to rehabilitate the landfill.
Tyres bay
Tyres are kept separate to the refuse tip. See the bottom of the fees chart for charges.
Find out more about waste minimisation. Visit the commercial recyclers directory.
General Refuse Station
This refuse is compacted and sent to the landfill and is charged for accordingly.
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