Lincoln, ON – August 11, 2026 – The Town of Lincoln is extending enhanced waste collection services and waived landfill tipping fees to provide residents with additional time to manage waste associated with the recent flooding and ongoing recovery efforts.
Enhanced Waste Collection
Enhanced curbside waste collection services have been extended through Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents may continue to place flood-related waste at the curb for collection, including garbage, bulky items and construction and demolition (C&D) materials, in accordance with the applicable collection requirements.
Residents are not required to book flood-waste related large items for curbside collection. There is no limit to the number of large items you can set out curbside on your regularly scheduled collection day.
Waived Landfill Tipping Fees
The waiving of landfill tipping fees for eligible flood-related waste has also been extended through Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The limit to the number of truckloads or trailer visits per household have also been lifted.
Residents accessing the Niagara Road 12 Landfill are reminded to follow all applicable site requirements and instructions regarding the separation and disposal of materials.
What Residents Need to Know
During the enhanced collection period:
- Garbage collection limits are temporarily lifted for flood-related waste
- Large flood-related items do not require pre-booking
- Construction, demolition, and renovation materials resulting from flood damage may be placed at the curb on scheduled collection days
Examples include:
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Construction wood
- Flooring materials
- Rolled carpeting
- Plumbing pipes
Set-Out Requirements
Residents are reminded that:
- All garbage must be bagged or placed in a container
- Waste must be placed within four feet of the roadway
- Materials intended for collection should be separated from items not intended for collection
- All waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day
Items Not Accepted for Curbside Collection
The following materials will not be collected through the enhanced curbside program:
- Household hazardous waste
- Batteries
- Light bulbs
- Paint and oils
- Household appliances (including refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry machines) - please consider dropping these items off at the Beamsville or Campden Fire Stations' scrap bins. Proceeds go directly back into our community.
- Scrap metal - please consider dropping these items off at the Beamsville or Campden Fire Stations' scrap bins. Proceeds go directly back into our community.
- Liquid materials
These items can be taken to approved Niagara Region waste facilities for proper disposal.
We understand that residents have had to go to extraordinary lengths to clean up after the floods. If you experienced flood damages due to the July 21 or August 2 weather events and paid privately for tipping fees and/or garbage bins, please save your receipts. The Town is working on a process to reimburse residents for these additional expenses.
These extensions are intended to provide additional flexibility and support as cleanup and recovery efforts continue.
Questions?
Residents with questions about eligibility, collection requirements, or flood-related waste disposal are encouraged to contact the Niagara Region Waste Info Line:
905-356-4141 or email wasteinfoline@niagararegion.ca.
For collection schedules and additional waste disposal information, visit Niagara Region Waste Management resources.
The Town of Lincoln thanks Niagara Region for its partnership and support as our community continues its recovery efforts.