Set out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. There is no set collection time for recycling. Collection can occur anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled day.
Blue Box Recycling (Residents & Eligible Sources)
Starting August 28, 2024 the Blue Box Recycling Program is no longer administered by the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA). Legislative changes have shifted this provincial program’s responsibility to Producers of paper and packaging products. Circular Materials is administering this program on behalf of Producers and has hired Green For Life Environmental Services Inc. to provide collection services for the residential recycling program of Essex-Windsor. Residents are encouraged to continue to be great recyclers.
For residential recycling program questions contact GFL directly for: service inquiries / issues, bins / carts, for for new builds / homeowners, etc.
- 1-844-415-4351
- WeRecycling@gflenv.com
Eligible Sources
All Eligible Sources (by regulation) will receive service from Circular Materials through the residential recycling program starting August 28, 2024. Please contact GFL direct if you have any questions on service:
Eligible Sources include:
- Single-family homes
- Multi-family homes and multi-residential buildings (apartments and condos)
- Specified non-profit or municipal long-term care facilities and retirement homes,
- Specified public spaces (e.g. parks, sidewalks)
- Public or private, primary and secondary schools, and
- Residences on mixed-use properties
If you have other program questions go to: www.circularmaterials.ca
Businesses / Not-For-Profits
Businesses and Not-For-Profits services are now covered by the new NES Recycling Program that is administered by the EWSWA.
Key Guidelines for Recycling Collection
Please follow the following key guidelines to have your recycling picked up.
Set-out Acceptable Materials Only
Place recyclable materials into their proper stream: Paper (Red Box), Containers (Blue Box) - visit: www.circularmaterials.ca
North American Lifting Mechanism
Ensure carts have proper lifting mechanisms, visit: www.circularmaterials.ca
Stay Up To Date With The Recycle Coach App
Stay up-to-date on the latest residential recycling changes, download the Recycle Coach App. It's a free download on the App Store for Apple users and Google Play for Android users.
Program Information & Resources
Visit Circular Materials for the latest program information and resources.
Contact Us
Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 211
Essex, ON N8M 3G4
Report an Issue
ask@ewswa.org
1-800-563-3377
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