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. As of January 1, please use the recycling cart provided by the collection contractor.
We are aligning on locations in the Essex-Windsor area where residents will be able to drop off old carts and bins they no longer want. We will announce the locations and details in the coming weeks.
Questions?
For questions related to:
- Missed collections
- What you can recycle
- Recycling carts
Please contact:
GFL Environmental
Email: WERecycling@gflenv.com
Phone: 1-844-415-4351
For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials:
customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
1-877-667-2626
I am not able to use that huge blue bin as I live alone with some disabilities.i called two times and was told that they would exchange with a smaller bin .so far no one contacted me
I would like to exchange my large Blue box for a smaller version. What is the process for making an exchange?
This is my second email message seeking direction.
Please respond.
Daryl — who exactly do you think is going to answer your question? The person that posted this press release? Contact the company ya donkey.
I understand all recycle goes in the one bin. The bin items now go to a separating center.
If i have to much recycling, can I use the old bins for bottles and cans?
I live in an apt bldg, do I still have to sort the recyclables? Has our pick up times changed?
I know we use the big bins but can we still use small ones that we use for boxes.
According to the pamphlet that came with the bins, the answer is no. Anything that doesn’t fit in the new bin, with the lid fully closed, has to wait until the next recycling day.