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# Garbage and Recycling
The Region of Niagara handles all garbage, recycling, and green bin collection in Niagara Falls. Visit their website to check your collection day, learn what goes where, book large item pickup, and more! You can also report roadside garbage and full garbage bins on city property.
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## Helpful links from the Niagara Region's website:
Garbage, recycling and organics
The main page for garbage and recycling services.
**Missed a pick-up?**
**Call the Region's Waste Info-line**
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
905-356-4141
Toll-free: 1-800-594-5542
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/
Containers and bags
Find information on green bins, recycling boxes, kitchen catchers, compostable bags, garbage tags and how to replace a broken bin.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/containers-and-bags/
Find your collection day
Put your items out by 7:00 am. Items can be placed out the night before after 5:00 pm.
Find helpful information:
* Enter your address to find your garbage, recycling and organics collection schedule, set up reminders, and sign up for disruption notices
* Download the Niagara Region Waste app
* Apply to request collection for a new property
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/residential-waste-collection/find-your-collection-day/
Illegal dumping
Dumping waste in unauthorized locations is illegal in Niagara. Help keep our communities clean by reporting illegal dumping when you see it.
See illegal dumping? You can report it in a few easy ways. You may be eligible for a reward if your report of illegal dumping results in compliance or a conviction.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/illegal-dumping/
Item disposal guide
Use the Region's online tool to search for an item to find out how to dispose of it.
The tool will let you know what belongs in the garbage, blue box, grey box, green bin, and even suggest places you could consider donating it.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/item-disposal-guide/
Landfills and drop-off depots
Niagara Region operates landfills and drop-off depots where residents and businesses can dispose of items that are not accepted through curbside collection. Many items can be dropped off free of charge.
Learn how to prepare special waste, including household hazardous waste.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/landfills-and-drop-off-depots/
Large items
Large household items that won't fit in a garbage bag can be picked up on the same day as your regular garbage collection service. Book at least two business days in advance. A maximum of four items can be collected per pickup.
Only single-family homes and apartments with two to six units are eligible for this service.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/residential-waste-collection/large-items/
Leaf and yard waste
Yard waste is collected weekly year-round, and branches are picked up in the spring and fall. Put everything out on your regular collection day. There's no limit on the amount of yard waste you can set out.
Available for single-family homes and apartments with two to six units.
Learn more about yard waste, branch collection, composting and Christmas tree collection.
External web link - https://www.niagararegion.ca/garbage-and-organics/residential-waste-collection/leaf-and-yard-waste/
## Report roadside garbage on city-maintained roads
If you notice garbage or litter accumulating along roadsides or public rights-of-way, reporting it helps keep Niagara Falls clean and safe.
You can report roadside garbage in a few easy ways.
* Complete the online form
* Phone 905-356-7521
* Email [email protected]
**Note:** Please provide the exact location (street name and nearest address or intersection). A photo is optional, but it can help crews assess and clean up the area more quickly.
For issues with smaller amounts of **loose litter on city property,** contact us, and we will have a crew come out to clean up the area. We do not clean up leaves, grass trimmings, or private properties.
Report roadside garbage
## Report a full garbage bin
If you notice a public garbage bin that is full or overflowing in a City park, street, or public space, reporting it helps ensure it is emptied promptly.
You can report a full garbage receptacle on city property in a few easy ways.
* Complete the online form
* Phone 905-356-7521
* Email [email protected]
**Note:** Please provide the location of the receptacle (address or nearest intersection). A photo is optional, but it can help staff respond more efficiently.
**How often are city garbage bins emptied?**
The City of Niagara Falls empties garbage bins once a week in parks, along trails, and on various sidewalks throughout the city.
Report a full garbage bin
Contact Us
**City of Niagara Falls**
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
[email protected]