Circular Materials continues to work with residents and our service providers to support meeting resident needs and delivering an effective and efficient Blue Box program across Ontario.
Recycling cart exchanges for Essex-Windsor residents will begin in the last week of April. Residents who requested a cart exchange were recently notified of next steps and can check their email for important messages from Circular Materials to support cart exchanges. We thank residents for their patience as we complete the exchange process.
Recycling cart exchanges for Essex-Windsor residents will begin in the last week of April. Residents who requested a cart exchange were recently notified of next steps and can check their email for important messages from Circular Materials to support cart exchanges. We thank residents for their patience as we complete the exchange process.
Residents are asked to use their current blue boxes until the end of the year. Starting January 1, 2026, residents are required to use their new recycling carts. Residents can choose to re-purpose their old boxes, such as using them as storage containers.
A full list of materials that can be recycled can be found here. Starting January 1, 2026, you will be able to recycle the same materials no matter where you are in the province. The list of materials accepted for recycling has also expanded to include additional items such as hot and cold beverage cups, black plastic containers, frozen juice containers, ice cream tubs, deodorant and toothpaste tubes.
Anyone experiencing a permanent or temporary physical disability that restricts their ability to set out their recycling cart at the curbside may be eligible for assisted collection service. Please note, a physician’s note is required to apply for this assisted service. Please visit our website to access the Special Accommodation Recycling Collection Form.
GFL will continue to be the collection contractor for all communities in the Essex-Windsor region.
The RFID (radio-frequency identification) tag on your cart helps ensure your recycling cart is correctly registered to your address. This technology helps prevent lost or misplaced carts and supports efficient service delivery. The tag does not collect any personal information or track your activities.
