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Compost giveaway

Each year, Niagara Region gives away free bags of compost to residents in exchange for a donation of non-perishable food or cash to a local charity.

A calendar

When

Sept. 28 - Oct. 3

Rake and bag of leaves

How much

Up to three 20-litre bags per household, while quantities last

Shopping basket

What to bring

Non-perishable food items or cash donation — no expired food

Pickup locations and hours

Compost is available at three locations across Niagara during regular business hours. To avoid the busiest times, plan your visit outside of Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

Residents must load compost into their own vehicle. Attendants will use their discretion to determine the number of bags per resident, up to a maximum of three bags per vehicle per day.

Bridge Street Residential Drop-Off Depot

Humberstone Landfill

Niagara Road 12 Landfill

Grimsby, Pelham, Lincoln and West Lincoln residents only.

Participating charities

Your donation of non-perishable food or cash will go to one of the following local charities.

Have a question?

Contact the Waste Info-Line