Play the Blue Box Ins and Outs Game
Can you guess where all 10 items go?
Test your knowledge of recycling by placing the item in the correct container.
Videos
Watch your recycling get collected
An up-close view of how the recycling trucks separate, store and transport your recyclables to Niagara's Recycling Centre.
What happens to your recycling?
Take a trip to the Recycling Centre and see how your recyclables are sorted after they leave your curb.
How does your left-over food turn into dirt?
Watch how those apple cores and banana peels you throw in your Green Bin decompose into compost.
Storybooks
Garrison Learns About Recycling
The story of Gary the Garbage Can and recycling pals
Interested in receiving unlimited, curbside collection for recycling and organics?
If you are currently using or would like to use Niagara Region’s Recycling and/or Organics program and require more carts, complete our online cart order form.
If you are currently receiving private recycling collection but would like to receive Niagara Region’s Organics collection fill out a charity exemption form.
Print the Activity Booklet
Download this printable activity book for children that will help them understand how to Rethink their Waste.
Mazes, word scrambles and other colouring activities are included in this booklet.
Presentations
We welcome the opportunity to give a presentation to your school or summer camp group, service club or any other kind of group.
Complete the online form and a staff member from Niagara Region will contact you to make further arrangements.
Order promotional materials
Posters showing what goes in each disposal container are available to order (free) for your class or school
Provide your presentation feedback online if we have recently presented to your group.
Post-Recycling Presentation Survey
Tell us how we did in our school presentations.