Windsor Leading the Way in Waste Disposal

The City of Windsor is proud to announce the next step in its Strengthen the Core – Downtown Windsor Revitalization Plan (STC) with the introduction of the metroSTOR RCF-Series, marking a first-of-its-kind installation in Canada.

Building on the success of the “Curb the Trash” campaign and the deployment of the region’s first electric-powered Glutton® street vacuum, this new initiative reinforces the City’s commitment to cleaner, more sustainable, and thoughtfully designed public spaces.

The metroSTOR RCF-Series enclosures are sleek, street-level stations engineered for high-traffic urban environments. Their secure, one-way deposit system ensures that once waste is placed inside, it stays contained — helping to manage litter and maintain a cleaner streetscape.

Installation will begin in August in downtown Windsor, with the pilot focused within the downtown core to help combat litter and debris, and as part of the STC initiative.

This investment reflects Windsor’s ongoing dedication to enhancing the downtown experience for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Quotes:

“We’re excited for the deployment of these secure metroSTOR bins throughout our downtown. With their secure-access design, they help prevent tampering and misuse, keeping our streets cleaner and our public spaces more inviting for everyone.”
– Chris MacLeod, Chair of Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (BIA) Board of Directors

“The basic principles of Strengthen the Core are keeping our community clean, beautiful, and safe. This initiative takes action to make our downtown cleaner. That’s something we can lead on, and it matters. A clean downtown sends a message, to residents, business owners, and visitors, that we care about this place. It builds pride and momentum. I’m excited to see the impact of these new bins.”
– Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Ward 3, City of Windsor

“This is another strong investment in the downtown through the City of Windsor’s Strengthen the Core initiative, building on the ‘Curb the Trash’ pilot project and on ‘Rosie’ the fully electric street sweeper. We now embark on tackling litter and debris with the introduction of these fully enclosed metroSTOR bins that have a proven track record in other large modern cities across North America and Europe to reduce litter and debris blowing around streets and alleyways by keeping these materials firmly secured in the bins until collection can occur.”
– Jim Leether, Manager, Environmental Services, City of Windsor