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Niagara Region hosting events for Waste Reduction Week, October 19-24
October 2, 2026
To help communities be green and resilient, Niagara Region is proud to be participating in Waste Reduction Week, a national campaign that raises awareness about the importance of reducing waste and encourages people to take action in their communities.
From Oct. 19 - 24, Niagara Region will host a variety of activities, including waste management facility tours and a family-friendly Trash-or-Treat event. These activities support Niagara Region's new long-term Waste Management Strategy by promoting reduction and diversion of waste materials from Regional landfill sites.
Walker Organics Facility Tour
Thursday, October 22 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what happens to your food scraps and yard waste after they leave the curb? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of an organic waste processing facility to see how organic materials are transformed into valuable compost.
Explore the facility, learn about the composting process, and discover the important role organics diversion plays in reducing landfill waste. You'll see how thousands of tonnes of organic material are processed each year and gain a deeper understanding of what happens after collection day.
- Online registration is required and the deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 14.
- Note: Tour departs from Regional Headquarters, Campbell West Entrance, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold. Transportation is provided.
Humberstone Landfill Tour
Friday, October 23 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ever wonder what happens to your garbage after it is picked up? Join a behind-the-scenes tour of the Humberstone Landfill to learn more about Niagara Region’s waste management system and the importance of waste diversion. Participants will explore the landfill, Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Depot, Reuse Depot, and Household Hazardous Waste Depot. You might even meet one of the hawks Niagara Region utilizes to address pest control.
- Online registration is required and the deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 14.
- Note: Tour departs from Regional Headquarters, Campbell West Entrance, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold. Transportation is provided.
Trash-or-Treat at Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site
Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We invite all Niagara residents to celebrate Halloween sustainably at our family-friendly event, which features an educational trail with interactive booths focused on waste reduction, reuse and composting. Registration is not required to attend.
Activities include:
- DIY costume demonstration
- Waste sorting games
- Pumpkin composting demonstration
- Eco-art crafts booth
- Trash-to-Treasure exchange, where participants can bring and swap gently used Halloween costumes, decorations or household items
- Photo opportunities with Phil the Green Bin, Niagara Region’s Waste Management mascot
- Waste Collection vehicle display
Reusable Goods Drop-Off Contest
October 17-24
Kick off Waste Reduction Week early by participating in Niagara Region’s Reusable Goods Drop-Off Contest. Support reuse and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by dropping off gently used items, such as small household goods, décor, books and toys at the Humberstone and Niagara Road 12 Drop-Off depots.
Each eligible item dropped off earns one ballot for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the week.
For more information and event details, and to learn about proper sorting practices, waste reduction tips, and available services, visit niagararegion.ca.
Media contact
Jason Misner
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
jason.misner@niagararegion.ca
