Illegal Dumping in Niagara

Illegal dumping in Niagara

Help keep Niagara beautiful. If you witness illegal dumping in public areas, report it.

Illegal dumping is the disposal of material in non-designated, publicly owned areas, such as:

Public roads
Ditches
Public property
Rural areas
Vacant lots
Public garbage bins

Dumping is a crime.

We're working with all 12 cities / towns in Niagara to reduce illegal dumping and hold those who dump responsible for their actions.

Report illegal dumping

If you witness illegal dumping or find dumped materials, report it.

Complete an online form
Call 905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542
Report anonymously at Crime Stoppers of Niagara
Niagara Waste App - reporting tool:

Rewards for reporting

$50: Given to any person whose report of illegal dumping results in an act of compliance or a conviction under 37.2 or 37.3 of the Waste By-law
$200: Given to any person whose report of illegal dumping leads to a conviction under 37.1 of the Waste By-law

Charges and fines

Illegal dumping carries a maximum fine of $10,000 for serious offences. Additionally, set fines are in place for the contravention of the Waste Management By-law.

Illegal Dumping General Prohibition: $500
Illegal Dumping in a Public Litter / Recycling Bin: $150
Illegal Dumping Care and Control: $250

Learn how to properly dispose items using the Waste Wizard.

What to look for

Items that are usually illegally dumped include:

Household garbage
Construction and demolition materials, such as shingles or scrap metal
Appliances
Furniture
Tires
Landscaping and yard waste
Chemical and medical waste, such as paint or oil
Dumping in public litter bins

Number of reports submitted

Year	Reports Submitted
2024	1027
2023	673
2022	675
2021	748
2020	678
2019	677
2018	755
2017	680
2016	589
2015	530
2014	506
2013	394
Total	7932

Illegal Dumping in Niagara