Change to garbage bag tag price effective May 1, 2026

Effective May 1, 2026, Niagara Region will increase the price of garbage bag tags from $2.85 to $3.30 per tag.

 

This change supports efforts to reduce the amount of organic and recyclable material placed in the garbage. It also helps move the garbage collection program toward full cost recovery.

 

Recent waste audits show that about two-thirds of what is thrown in the garbage could be placed in the Green Bin or recycling box, which are collected every week. Using these programs reduces the number of garbage bags set out for collection and helps extend the life of the Region's landfills.

 

Residents can continue to use previously purchased $2.85 garbage bag tags on extra garbage containers after May 1, 2026, until they are used up. Garbage bag tags are sold at more than 100 stores on behalf of Niagara Region.

 

For information about acceptable items and proper waste sorting, download the Niagara Region Waste app from the App Store or Google Play.

 

 

Lucy McGovern

Collection and Diversion Program Manager

Niagara Region

905-980-6000 ext. 3558

lucy.mcgovern@niagararegion.ca