Recycling
Circular Materials is responsible for Niagara's residential recycling program in accordance with the Province's new Blue Box regulation. This includes Blue / Grey box material collection and replacement of recycling containers (Blue / Grey Boxes).
New or Replacement Boxes: West Lincoln residents can contact our collection contractor (GFL Environmental Inc) to receive a new or replacement Blue or Grey Box.
For residential recycling collection inquiries or to obtain a new or replacement box, please contact:
GFL Environmental Inc.1-855-769-3760
niagararecycling@gflnv.com
Changes coming to non-residential recycling on January 1, 2026
On Nov. 20, 2025, Niagara Region approved the discontinuation of curbside recycling collection for Non-Eligible Sources (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties), effective Jan. 1, 2026. This change is due to the Province’s Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21), which shifts responsibility for residential recycling to producers.
Non-eligible sources include:
- Industrial properties
- Commercial properties, such as retail stores, offices
- Institutional properties, such as hospitals, schools not classified as residential
- Places of worship
- Non-profit organizations
- Small businesses and community facilities
If your non-residential property currently receives recycling collection through Niagara Region, this service will end on Jan. 1, 2026. To avoid disruption, affected properties should begin arranging for private recycling services as soon as possible.
Properties not currently receiving recycling collection from Niagara Region do not need to take any action.
Depending on Regional Council's direction, continued access to Niagara Region's drop-off depots may be available as an interim or alternative option. More information will be shared once it is confirmed. Visit landfills in Niagara to stay informed and for drop-off depot locations.
For questions and additional support, please contact the Waste Info-Line:
Email: wasteinfoline@niagararegion.ca
Phone: 905-356-4141 or toll-free at 1-800-594-5542, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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To support businesses and other non-eligible sources as they transition away from the curbside recycling collection program, Niagara Region has compiled a list of private recycling service providers operating in the area. We encourage you to reach out to these providers directly to discuss service options, pricing, and availability. Please note that this list is intended for informational purposes only and may not include all available providers. Niagara Region and the Township of West Lincoln do not endorse or recommend any specific company. Business and non-residential recycling can also be brought to landfill sites across the region. |
Frequently Asked Questions |
What is the Blue Box Regulation?In June 2021, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) introduced a new Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21: Blue Box) that makes producers fully responsible for collecting and recycling the packaging and paper products they supply to consumers.
Municipalities no longer operate the residential Blue Box program. What is happening on January 1, 2026?
Who are producers and what do they do?Producers are companies that supply packaging, paper products, or packaging-like products made of paper, glass, metal, or plastic to consumers in Ontario. They are now responsible for funding and operating the residential recycling system. Which properties are eligible for recycling collection under the Producer-led system?Eligible properties include:
Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) properties (e.g., businesses, places of worship, community organizations), also commonly referred to as Non-Eligible Sources (NES), are not eligible under the new Blue Box system. |
Waste Collection
Niagara Region is responsible for residential waste collection in the Township of West 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
Landfills
The West Lincoln - Niagara Road 12 Landfill is located at 7015 Concession 7 Rd. The waste and recycling drop-off depot is only available to residents of West Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln and Pelham. The household hazardous waste depot is open to all residents of Niagara.
Visit the Landfil Webpage for more information, including operating hours, disposal fees and accepted items.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is a crime. To report acts of illegal dumping, please contact Niagara Region.
Illegal dumping is the disposal of any material in non-designated areas. Below are some examples of non-designated areas:
- public roads
- ditches
- rural areas
- public property
- vacant lots
- in public litter receptacles
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