Hard Sided Garbage Container By-law Temporarily Suspended for Holiday Waste Collection

Windsor residents are getting a temporary break from the hard-sided container by-law this holiday season. Enforcement of the by-law will be suspended for two collection periods starting December 30, 2025, recognizing that the holidays usually mean more waste is generated.

During this period, residents will be able to place two additional garbage bags out for collection.  They must weigh less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and be placed on the ground beside garbage containers for the period of December 30, 2025, to January 23, 2026.  Please do not place bags on top of pails.  Regular by-law requirements, including the use of hard-sided containers, will resume January 27, 2026.

Please have your garbage at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. For your collection day, refer to your Waste Collection Schedule on CityWindsor.ca or call 311 for more information.

Residents are reminded that collection crews will not pick up furniture, appliances, electronics, loose material or household chemical waste.  

The Public Drop Off Depot located at Central and E. C. Row is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the self disposal of garbage, red and blue box recyclables, cardboard, appliances, renovation material, tires and yard waste. Tipping fees may apply. The Depot is closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1.   

Information on waste collection schedules is found in your Collection Calendar or by visiting our Waste Collection Schedule Page.