Niagara Region Launches Spring Compost Donation and Food Drive

Wednesday, 27 April 2022 16:34

By Linda Morgan

During the week of May 2nd, Niagara residents can get compost in exchange for a donation of cash or non-perishable food donations.

The Niagara Region is about to kick off its Spring Compost Donation and Food Drive.

During the week of May 2nd, residents can head over to participating landfill sites to grab up to three 20 litre bags of compost.

In exchange, residents are asked to donate non-perishable food items or cash in support of local charities.

Beneficiaries include Goodwill Niagara, Salvation Army and Fort Erie COPE.

The following locations are taking part:

Bridge Street Landfill (1300 Bridge St., Fort Erie) - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday: Closed
Niagara Road 12 Landfill (Concessions Rd. 7, West Lincoln) - On Tuesday and Thursday, residents should check in with the scale house. Compost is only available to residents of Grimsby, Pelham, Lincoln and West Lincoln. Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday: Closed
Humberstone Landfill (700 Humberstone Rd., Welland) - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday: Closed
Recycling Centre (5030 Montrose Rd., Niagara Falls) - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday: Closed.

You'll need to wear a mask, load compost into your own car, and place donations in the designated box.

The drive is being held in celebration of International Compost Awareness Week.

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