Garbage and Recycling

Garbage and recycling collection services in Wainfleet are provided by Niagara Region.  Visit the Niagara Region Garbage, Recycling and Organics webpage for more information or contact:

Region of Niagara Waste Info-line:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am-4:30pm
905-356-4141, or
Toll-free: 1-800-594-5542

Garbage and Recycling

The collection of garbage and recycling is dependent on the location of where you live within the Township. You can find your collection day by entering your address on the Region's “Find Your Collection Day and Pick-up Details” page. Here you will also find information on garbage bag limits, garbage tags, exemptions, large item disposal and missed collections.

Your Blue Box, Grey Box and Green Bin are collected every week. Garbage is collected every-other-week.

Where can I get my recycling containers

New homeowners and new renters are entitled to obtain one free Blue Box, Grey Box, Green Bin and Kitchen Catcher if they do not already have them.

To pick up free containers:

• Visit the Township Offices at 31940 Highway 3, Wainfleet within 12 months of the possession date or occupancy of your new residence and:
  • Present a copy of your Transfer deed as evidence of the purchase date of your home; or
  • Present a rental or lease agreement as evidence of your occupancy date.

How can I get a replacement for a broken recycling container

Bring any broken recycling/organics curbside collection container (Blue, Grey, Green, Kitchen Catcher) to our offices at 31940 Highway 3, Wainfleet and we will replace it free of charge. This program is run by the Niagara Region and there are some replacement instructions that you will need to follow.

Landfill and Hazardous Waste Depot Locations

While the Township of Wainfleet does not have a location within the municipality, the Region has several landfill locations in Niagara where you may bring your waste. The Region also has four hazardous waste depot locations. You will also find a list of acceptable materials here.

Battery Recycling

Drop off your regular household batteries in the bin provided by Raw Material Company which is located in the entrance of our offices at 31940 Highway 3, Wainfleet. Niagara Region also has several recycling depots and also provides curbside battery collection.