Recycling Changes for Non-Residential Properties
On November 20, 2025, Niagara Region approved the discontinuation of curbside recycling collection for Non-Eligible Sources (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties), effective Thursday, January 1, 2026.
View recycling solutions for businesses & non-residential properties.
Niagara Region’s residential recycling program is no longer managed by the Region.
Circular Materials is responsible for residential Blue / Grey box material collection and replacement of recycling containers (Blue / Grey Boxes), in accordance with the Province's new Blue Box regulation.
As of January 1, 2024, replacement blue boxes will NO LONGER be available at Lincoln Town Hall or at other municipal facilities in Niagara region.
To obtain or exchange blue boxes, residents of Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet and West Lincoln can contact:
GFL Environmental Inc.
1-855-769-3760
Niagara Region is responsible for residential waste collection in the Town of Lincoln.
For full details about garbage, hazardous waste, large item pick-up and organic collection please visit the Niagara Region website.
Large item pick-up:
- To book a large item collection, please submit online requests or call at least two working days before your regular collection day to make arrangements.
- Online - all municipalities to complete the online form on Niagara Region's website.
- Phone - call Green for Life at 1-855-971-4550.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is the disposing of material in non-designated areas, such as public roads, ditches, public property, rural areas, vacant lots and in public litter receptacles. It is a crime.
To report illegal dumping you have the following options through Niagara Region:
- Report Online to Niagara Region
- Call 1-800-594-5542
- Contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara
For more information, contact:
Waste Info-Line
Niagara Region
905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542