Garbage and Recycling

Regional Blue Box / Grey Box Transition

As of January 1, 2024 the Niagara Region will be handing over the collection services of Blue and Grey Box to Circular Materials a producer of recycling materials. Producers are those that supply Blue / Grey Box material (packaging, paper products or packaging-like products) made up of paper, glass, metal or plastic, or a combination of these materials to consumers. Circular Materials will continue to work with Niagara Region's existing collection contractors, the contractor designated for Fort Erie is Miller Waste Systems.

Important Changes/Information as of January 1, 2024:

• Residents should not expect a change in their collection day or collection frequency.
• Some materials that Niagara Region currently collects such as books will no longer be accepted.
• Some items will be added to the Blue Box program, including straws, cutlery and plates, and multi-laminate packaging like drink pouches and frozen food pouches.
• Circular Materials' contractors will provide customer service for inquiries related to residential Blue / Grey Box recycling collection. Residents should contact the contractor (Miller Waste Systems)
  • Miller Waste Systems Contact Information: 1-833-621-0726 or area19@millerwaste.ca
• Residents must contact the collection contractor (Miller Waste Systems) to get a new or replacement Blue or Grey Box.

For more details please visit the Niagara Region website.

Niagara Region will still provide customer service for:

• Curbside garbage
• Large household items
• Organics (Green Bin)
• Leaf and yard waste
• Industrial, commercial and some institutional establishments
• Non-residential properties, such as businesses, commercial components of mixed-use buildings, municipal properties and places of worship

Garbage Collection is a function of the Niagara Region Municipality. Garbage collection is once every other week. We will only accept regular household garbage in an acceptable bag or container.

All materials (garbage, large household items, leaf and yard waste) must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.

Please note that the Region's Waste Management Bylaw states that individuals must NOT set out waste to the curb for collection before 5:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day.

Garbage Collection Schedule

Organics

The Niagara Region Municipality runs organic material collection. Approximately one-third of your household waste is organic, including kitchen scraps, leaves and yard trimmings (grass clippings NOT accepted). Join the Niagara Region's Green Bin (organic collection) program to help reduce the amount of waste in landfills.

You are turning waste into a resource by using your Green Bin and placing your leaf and yard waste to the curb. The organic material becomes valuable compost that you can use on lawns and gardens.

For further information on:

• the Organic waste pick-up program
• branch collection
• leaf and yard waste
• backyard composting
• container distribution centres
• smart gardening,

Please visit the Niagara Region for more information.