Phase 1 municipalities such as Essex, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Tecumseh, and Windsor will get a Green Bin delivered between July and October this year as their collection begins this October.

Phase 2 municipalities such as Amherstburg, Kingsville and Leamington will get their Green Bin delivered in the fall of 2026 as their collection will begin late next year. 

• 120L Green Bin with a gravity lock
• 7L Kitchen Catcher
• How-To Guide
• Compostable bag sample

• Write your address in the space provided on the back. Your Green Bin is registered to your address.

• READ the “Welcome” sticker as it has a lot of good tips!

• Then, LOOK Inside! Here you will find more information and freebies!

• Get familiar with the content in the How-To Guide

• Store your Green Bin in a safe place. Collection doesn’t begin until the week of October 21^st!

• Do not use for any other collection programs (garbage, yard waste, etc.)

The Green Bin is the property of the EWSWA and is to be used only for the Green Bin program. If you move, the Green Bin must remain at that address.

At delivery, the Green Bin will be scanned and linked to a corresponding address so that it can be recorded in the EWSWA database. This information is essential to the new Green Bin Repair & Request Program (available July 21, 2025) that will track issues related to Green Bin repairs, warranty, requests, etc. This new program is important as it will support both residents and automated collection during this program.

1. Check your municipal calendar (HINT: Look in October!)

2. Download the Recycle Coach app and request Green Bin Program notifications.

To be efficient with shipping almost 120,000 Green Bins to this region, lids may be slightly warped when delivered and may affect the initial seating of your lock.

Seating your lock can be as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Check out the video below.

Stand in front of your Green Bin, open your lid (turn the lock key to the right) and locate the black locking mechanism under the lid.

2.  Place your hand behind the locking mechanism and gently pull it towards you to align it with the lower latch that is inside and on the body of the GB. It may take a few attempts!

3.  Once aligned, drop the lid from 6-8 inches to engage the lock and listen for a “Click”. Lift the lid handle near the lock to verify that the lid remains closed and the lock is seated properly. If you do not hear the “Click” repeat Step 2.

Once your lock is “seated” (you have heard “Click”), set your Green Bin outside in a safe space where it can get some sun and settle into its new home. If after one week, the lock issue persists, please contact us at: 1-800-563-3377 to arrange for service support.

VIDEO - How to Correct the Lock Seating Issue on Green Bin