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Niagara Region Changes Waste Management Fees

Monday, 28 March 2022 16:21

By Linda Morgan

Niagara Regional Council alters waste management fee structure.

Expect to pay more for waste management services in Niagara. 

On March 24th, council approved a revised fee structure for services, with changes taking effect April 1st. 

Landfill tipping fees will be changing in the following areas:

  • Garbage, construction and demolition material
    • For waste up to 50 kg, the fee is changing from $5 minimum fee to $7
    • The fee for 50 kg and above is changing from $117/tonne to $120/tonne
  • Residential and commercial concrete and asphalt
    • Changing from $10/tonne to $25/tonne
  • Commercial clean soil
    • Changing from $20/load to $30/load
  • Commercial containinated soil
    • Changing from $30/tonne to $35/tonne

Officials say many items are received at local landfills and public drop-off depots at no charge. 

Residents can also reduce fee payment by separating recyclable materials before heading to landfills. 

Container prices will be changing as outlined below:

  • Blue/Grey boxes changing from $6 to $7
  • Blue/Grey Carts changing from $69 to $87
  • 32 Gallon Green Carts changing from $50 to $55
  • 64 Gallon Green Carts changing from $69 to $118
  • Backyard Composter changing from $21 to $41

Niagara Region says while the fees don't fully cover the cost of bins or landfill operations, they will ease taxpayer burdens. 

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