Recycling

Plastic Bag Update:

  • The plastic bag ban in recycle programs for all communities in Windsor-Essex has been implemented as of June 1, 2020; please visit "Plastic Bag Ban - New" from the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA).

See our Recycling Guide.

Red and Blue Boxes

  • All new homeowners can arrange for their first recycling Red and Blue Boxes free by contacting GFL at 1-844-415-4351 by phone or WERecycling@gflenv.com by email.
  • Replacement or additional Red and Blue Boxes can be purchased at all participating Home Hardware stores.
  • Consider writing your name and address on your Blue and Red Boxes in case they are lost, stolen or if the wind has blown them away.
  • Recycling is collected on a bi-weekly schedule. Please refer to your Residential Collection Calendar.
  • Recycling can be brought to the Public Drop Off Depot for free.

City of Windsor Apartment Recycling Initiative

  • For information on Apartment Recycling, please contact Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) at (519) 776-6441 ext. 1395, 1-800-563-3377 or the Environmental Services Department at (519) 974-1010.

Outdoor Events

  • If you are holding a special outdoor event and would like free recycling service please contact Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority at 1-800-563-3377 to arrange for special event recycling. This is a year round, free service, so register early - first come, first served.

Public Works, Environmental Division
3540 North Service Road East
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8W 5X2

Phone: For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, call (519) 974-2277 ext. 3121.
Fax: (519) 944-3161
Email: pubwork@citywindsor.ca

Recycling Guide