Fees to dispose of garbage, soil and construction/demolition materials at regional disposal sites in Niagara Region are going up.
On Feb. 23, Niagara Regional Council approved changes to disposal fees, effective April 1.
The new fees reflect the true cost of managing these materials, the region said in a news release.
Changes to fee rates:
- Garbage, construction and demolition material 50 kg and above changes from $120 / tonne to $122.50 / tonne
- Shingles - residential and commercial changes from $75 / tonne to $80 / tonne
- Clean soil - commercial changes from $30 / load to $39 / load
- Contaminated soil - commercial changes from $35 / tonne to $39 / tonne
Residents should note that Fort Erie - Bridge Street Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Depot does not accept either clean or contaminated soil.
Residents are encouraged to separate all recyclable materials to reduce waste going to landfill, the region said.
Separating out recyclables can also save residents on disposal fees.
You can learn more about waste management services in Niagara at this link.
