City of Windsor Successfully Completes Recycle Bin and Cart Collection Project, Diverting Over 22 Tonnes from Landfill

The City of Windsor has successfully completed its two-week project to collect old blue/red recycling bins and roll-out carts from residents, finishing the initiative ahead of schedule and within anticipated projections.

Over the course of the project, City crews collected close to 10,000 red/blue bins and approximately 450 roll-out carts. This equates to approximately 22.5 tonnes of old recycling bins and roll-out carts which will be diverted from landfill. This material will be recycled locally into alternate plastic products or reused within the City’s Non-Eligible Source (commercial) recycling program, supporting continued sustainability efforts.

If your pickup was missed:

For pre-registered residents whose bins were missed during collection, please register your address with 311 to make environmental services aware and place your bin out the next day. Make sure to leave your bin at the curbside until it is picked up by our crews, as times may vary.

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“The City of Windsor was pleased to partner with Circular Materials on this Windsor-made solution to help residents give back their previously used bins and carts. Thanks to our partners at Circular Materials, City staff, and participating residents for working together to make this program a success. Together, these efforts represent meaningful progress toward Windsor’s ongoing environmental and sustainability goals.”
- Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens