Garbage, Recycling and Organics

Changes are here

Changes to curbside collection are here with new collection contracts

Collection Day Details
Find the day your garbage, recycling and organics is picked up
Large Item Collection
Book online or call at least two working days in advance of your regular collection day
Pick-up / Replace Recycling Containers
Free for new homeowners or replace damaged containers
Report Illegal Dumping
Report illegally dumped material online or call us at 1-800-594-5542
Household Chemical Drop-off
Residents can drop off household hazardous waste at permanent depots year round
Donate / Drop-off Reusable Items
Locations and lists of items that can be dropped off / donated
Garbage Tag Locations
Prices and locations to pick-up tags for extra item disposal
Exemption Applications
Diaper, daycare, medical, group home and charity collection exemption forms

Every-other-Week Garbage Collection

Every-other-week garbage collection starts Oct. 19 for Fort Erie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet and West Lincoln.

Every-other-week garbage collection starts Oct. 26 for Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Welland and Port Colborne. There will be no garbage collection the week of Oct. 19.

Your Blue Box, Grey Box and Green Bin will continue to be collected every week. There's no limit to the amount of recycling and organics that can be placed at the curb.

See the temporary waste changes in place due to the pandemic.

Collection Schedule App

Never forget your collection day again. Download the Niagara Region Waste app to get notifications to your phone for collection day reminders and service disruptions.

Where Does it Go?

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Waste Info-line

Call the Waste Info-line
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
905-356-4141
Toll-free: 1-800-594-5542

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