Changes to fees at Regional disposal sites
On Dec. 14, 2023, Niagara Regional Council approved a revised residential and commercial fee structure. This structure better reflects the true cost of managing certain material types at the Region's disposal sites. The following changes to the fee rates will take effect on Feb. 12, 2024:
Residential and commercial waste |
Current fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
Minimum disposal fee - flat charge (residential and commercial) |
$7 (0-50 kg) | $8 (0-50 kg) |
| Garbage, construction and demolition material (residential and commercial) | $122.50 / tonne (51 kg and above) | $125 / tonne (51 kg and above) |
| Shingles (residential and commercial) | $80 / tonne | $85 / tonne |
| Concrete and asphalt (residential and commercial) | $25 / tonne | $30 / tonne |
| Appliances containing CFCs (residential and commercial) | $20 / unit | $22 each |
| Mattress and box spring disposal (residential and commercial) | - | Disposal fee + $10 each |
| Leaf and yard waste (commercial) | $70 / tonne | $75 / tonne |
| Clean soil* (commercial) | $30 / load | $10 / tonne |
*Fort Erie - Bridge Street Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Depot does not accept clean or contaminated soil.
Residents are encouraged to separate all recyclable material to reduce waste going to landfill. See more information on these changes and other waste management services.
Contact
Andrew Winters
Niagara Region
Program Manager, Waste Disposal Operations
905-980-6000 ext. 3748 or 1-800-263-7215 ext. 3748
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
