Garbage has been a sore spot for many residents in Niagara, and now they'll finally have a chance to do something about it.
Over the last few months, garbage pick up delays have plagued the region, with Emterra, the company contracted to collect Niagara's waste, blaming staffing shortages and mechanical issues.
According to a report from the region's waste management department, collection was only completed before 5 p.m. seven times between March 19th and June 19th.
Back in July, Emterra was served notice to improve service or they would be replaced.
The Niagara Region's waste collection contract is up for renewal in 2021.
Ahead of that, officials have launched a public consultation to discuss everything from the frequency of collection, to limits, and scrap metal curbside collection.
Residents can complete a short online survey, attend an open house, or visit a community booth to offer their feedback.
The survey is available now and the first community booth will be in St. Catharines on October 30th.
Fort Erie
Open House - Nov. 13
Leisureplex
3 Municipal Centre Dr.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 13
Centennial Library
136 Gilmore Rd.
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grimsby
Open House - Nov. 27
Peach King Centre
162 Livingston Ave.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 26
Grimsby Public Library
18 Carnegie Ln.
9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lincoln
Open House - Nov. 20
Fleming Centre
5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 20
Fleming Centre
5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Niagara-On-The-Lake
Open House - Nov. 1
Community Centre
14 Anderson Ln.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 6
Community Centre
14 Anderson Ln.
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Niagara Falls
Open House - Nov. 5
Gale Centre
5152 Thorold Stone Rd.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 5
MacBain Community Centre
7150 Montrose Rd.
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pelham
Open House - Nov. 12
Pelham Meridian Centre
100 Meridian Way
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 12
Pelham Public Library
43 Pelham Town Square
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Port Colborne
Open House - Nov. 8
Roselawn Centre
296 Fielden Ave.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 7
Vale Health and Wellness Centre
66 Charlotte St.
4:30 - 9 p.m.
St. Catharines
Open House - Nov. 15
St. Catharines Public Library
54 Church St.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Oct. 30
Pen Centre
221 Glendale Ave.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thorold
Open House - Nov. 19
Niagara Region Headquarters
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 8
Thorold Public Library
14 Ormond St.
10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wainfleet
Open House - Nov. 28
Firefighters Memorial Hall
31907 Park St.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 22
Wainfleet Arena
31943 Park St.
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Welland
Open House - Nov. 6
Community Wellness Complex
145 Lincoln St.
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 14
Seaway Mall
800 Niagara St.
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
West Lincoln
Open House - Nov. 22
Municipal Office
318 Canborough St., Smithville
6 - 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Community Booth - Nov. 21
West Lincoln Public Library
318 Canborough St., Smithville
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.