Niagara Region is being recognized for turning Halloween into a lesson in waste reduction.
Its Trash-or-Treat event has won a Gold Award from the Municipal Waste Association for public education and community engagement.
The family-friendly event featured composting tips, waste-sorting games, reuse crafts and visits with Phil the Green Bin.
Following its success, the Region plans to make the event even bigger during Waste Reduction Week in 2026.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)