Application for Garbage Container Limit Exemption for Diaper Waste

The diaper waste exemption may apply to households with at least one child under the age of four in diapers.

One child: one clear bag of diaper waste on the off-weeks of every other week garbage collection, without garbage tags
Two children: one clear bag of diapers is allowed each week, without garbage tags
Three or more children: two clear bags of diapers are allowed each week, without garbage tags

Cloth diapers

Cloth diapers are easy to use / wash and can be purchased from a variety of retail locations. There's also service providers who will pickup and wash your soiled cloth diapers. For more information, visit Green Baby Cloth Diaper Service.

Requirements for exemption

To get this exemption, you must:

Be unable to accommodate diaper waste within the two bag / can limit of garbage every-other-week and / or can't hold onto diapers for a two week period
Place diapers in clear bags, with no other garbage in the bag
Live in a single family home or an apartment building with six units or less
Receive curbside collection from Niagara Region
Submit your application after the birthdate of a child, applications won't be accepted before
Renew your application every year before the anniversary date

Applications will be processed within two weeks and confirmation of service will be provided by email.

Other exemptions are available for daycare diaper waste, medical reasons and group homes.

Download the diaper waste application form or complete the form below.

* = Required

Household Information

* How many eligible children do you have? One
Two or more children

* Child's birthdate

Contact Information

* Parent / Guardian Name

* Address

* Postal Code

* Phone
xxx-xxx-xxxx

* Email

Type of Application

* Is this is a foster home? Yes
No

* Have you applied for a diaper exemption in the past? Yes
No

Terms and Conditions

By submitting this form:

I acknowledge that the property stated above has one or more children under the age of four in diapers and that this allowance is for diaper waste only and that no other waste will be placed in the clear bag(s).

I acknowledge that weekly participation in Niagara Region's Blue and Grey Box and Green Bin programs is required under the Waste Management By-Law and I agree to fully participate in these programs.

I acknowledge that my regular household garbage will be collected every-other-week on my regular collection day.

I acknowledge that this application must be renewed annually.

If the exemption is no longer needed, I will notify Niagara Region.

I will notify Niagara Region of any change of address

I agree that any personal information provided here may be shared with your third party contractor to provide me with this service. I understand that this information will not be shared with any other party and will only be used to contact me with regard to my application.

I agree to the terms above and hereby certify that the information provided is true and accurate.

Personal Information and Privacy

Any personal information or personal health information submitted in writing will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or the Personal Health Information Protection Act, where applicable.

Freedom of Information

Any information you share will be used only for the intended purpose for which it was provided. If you have any questions, email foi@niagararegion.ca or call 905-980-6000 ext. 3779.

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