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Learn more about your recycling program.

Questions?

Please contact GFL for any recycling collection inquiries. They can be contacted for:

werecycling@gflenv.com

1-844-415-4351

Web form

They can be contacted for:

Replacement recycling carts.
Missed collections.
Other recycling questions.

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Lakeshore.

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

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 7 a.m. on collection day.
Hazardous materials, like batteries and sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop off location for safe handling.

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. 30^th) / 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. 30^th) / 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. 30^th) / 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.

Find out more about Ontario's recycling program

Latest news

July 3, 2024

Toronto Residents Can Now Recycle Hot and Cold Paper Beverage Cups at Home

Circular Materials is pleased to announce that, beginning July 3, 2024, Toronto residents can recycle both hot and cold paper-based and plastic-lined beverage cups at home and other eligible locations.

March 26, 2024

Ontario’s Transition to EPR Nears One-year Milestone

Building on achievements in 2023, July 1, 2024, will mark the one-year milestone since Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, kick-started Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper material – the first step towards enhanced recycling across the province. This underscores Circular Materials’ commitment to technological advancements and strategic innovation that will help to enhance and harmonize recycling across the province.

September 14, 2023

National Integration for Blue Box in Canada

We are pleased to share an update on a nationally integrated approach that is being developed to support Canada’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR).

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Lakeshore

Learn more about your recycling program.

Questions?

They can be contacted for:

Recycling resources

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Be recycle ready

Find your depot

What’s not accepted

Books

Toys

Diapers

Pot and Pans

Hazardous Materials

Batteries

Did you receive an oops sticker?

Find out more about Ontario's recycling program

Latest news

Toronto Residents Can Now Recycle Hot and Cold Paper Beverage Cups at Home

Circular Materials is pleased to announce that, beginning July 3, 2024, Toronto residents can recycle both hot and cold paper-based and plastic-lined beverage cups at home and other eligible locations.

Ontario’s Transition to EPR Nears One-year Milestone

National Integration for Blue Box in Canada

We are pleased to share an update on a nationally integrated approach that is being developed to support Canada’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR).

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