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Learn more about your recycling program.

Starting January 1, 2026, Essex-Windsor will transition to a cart-based recycling program.

Information about recycling cart sizes along with the recycling cart exchange request form and FAQs can be found here. As of January 1, please use the recycling cart provided by the collection contractor. 

Questions?

For questions related to:

  • Missed collections.
  • What you can recycle.
  • Recycling carts.

Please contact: 

GFL Environmental

werecycling@gflenv.com
1-844-415-4351
Website
For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials:
customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
1-877-667-2626

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Lakeshore.

Recycling Cart Exchange Request Form and FAQ
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/essexwindsorcarts/
Introducing Your New Recycling Cart
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Essex-Windsor-Single-Stream-Cart-Rollout.pdf
Recycling Guide and Calendar
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Lakeshore-Calendar-and-Guide.pdf

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Beverage Containers

Be recycle ready

  • Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
  • Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
  • Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
  • Lids and labels can remain on containers.
  • Have your recycling to the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day.
  • Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Safely recycle them at a designated drop off location.

Find your depot

Public Drop Off Depot (Windsor)

Location: 3560 North Service Rd. East
Windsor, ON N9A 6J3

Hours of operation:

2025 Summer Hours / Mon., Dec. 2, 2024 – Sat. Mar. 29, 2025

  • Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Winter hours restart on Mon., December 1, 2025.

2025 Holiday Schedule

  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st, 2025) – closed.
  • Family Day (Feb. 17th) – closed.
  • Good Friday (April 18) – closed.
  • Easter Monday (Apr. 21st) – closed.
  • Victoria Day (May 19th) – closed.
  • Canada Day (July 1st) – closed.
  • Civic Holiday (Aug. 4th) – closed.
  • Labour Day (Sept. 1st) – closed.
  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sept. 30th) / OPEN.
  • Thanksgiving Day (Oct. 13th) – closed.
  • Remembrance Day (Nov. 11th) – OPEN.
  • Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) – closed.
  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25th) – closed.
  • Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) – closed.
  • New Years’ Eve (Dec. 31st) – OPEN
  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026) – closed.

 

Contact information:

  • t: 1-800-563-3377
  • e: ask@ewswa.org
Transfer Station #2 (Kingsville)

Location: 2021 Albuna Townline
Kingsville, ON N0P 2G0

Hours of operation:

2025 Summer Hours  Start – Mon., Nov. 4th, 2024 – Sat. Mar. 29, 2025

  • Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
  • *Winter hours restart on November 3, 2025.

2025 Holiday Schedule

  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st, 2025) – closed.
  • Family Day (Feb. 17th) – closed.
  • Good Friday (April 18th) – closed.
  • Easter Monday (Apr. 21st) – OPEN.
  • Victoria Day (May 20th) – closed.
  • Canada Day (July 1st) – closed.
  • Civic Holiday (Aug. 4th) – closed.
  • Labour Day (Sept. 1st) – closed.
  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sept. 30th) / OPEN.
  • Thanksgiving Day (Oct. 13th) – closed.
  • Remembrance Day (Nov. 11th) – OPEN.
  • Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) – OPEN / half day
  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25th) – closed.
  • Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) – closed.
  • New Years’ Eve (Dec. 31st) – OPEN / half day
  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026) – closed.

 

Contact information:

  • t: 1-800-563-3377
  • e: ask@ewswa.org
Regional Recycling Depot (Essex)

Location: 7700 County Rd. 18
Essex, ON N9A 6J3

Hours of operation:

Hours (Year Round)

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

2025 Holiday Schedule

  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st, 2025) – closed.
  • Family Day (Feb. 17th) – closed.
  • Good Friday (April 18th) – closed.
  • Easter Monday (Apr. 21st) – OPEN.
  • Victoria Day (May 20th) – closed.
  • Canada Day (July 1st) – closed.
  • Civic Holiday (Aug. 4th) – closed.
  • Labour Day (Sept. 1st) – closed.
  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sept. 30th) / OPEN.
  • Thanksgiving Day (Oct. 13th) – closed.
  • Remembrance Day (Nov. 11th) – OPEN.
  • Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) – OPEN / half day
  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25th) – closed.
  • Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) – closed.
  • New Years’ Eve (Dec. 31st) – OPEN / half day
  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026) – closed.

 

Contact information:

  • t: 1-800-563-3377
  • e: ask@ewswa.org

 

What’s not accepted

Books

Toys

Diapers

Pot and Pans

Hazardous Materials

Batteries

Did you receive an oops sticker?

Did you notice a yellow oops sticker on your recycling? This means your recycling had one of the following challenges: 

  • Oversized cardboard was placed in your recycling.
  • Unaccepted items were included in your recycling. 
  • Harmful materials were found in your recycling.  
  • Incorrect container type was used for recycling.
  • Materials were not clean, dry, and empty.
  • Recyclables were not properly sorted.

How to be recycle ready

Follow these simple tips to ensure your materials are ready for collection and recycling:

  • Flatten and bundle your cardboard to save space in your recycling.
  • Check what’s accepted for recycling by reviewing the list of accepted materials. 
  • Keep hazardous items out of recycling – check with your community for safe disposal methods.
  • Use the correct recycling container type.
  • Place materials clean, dry, and empty in your recycling.
  • Separate paper and cardboard from containers and place them in the appropriate bins.

Questions?

For questions about oops stickers, contact your recycling contractor.

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