Recycling Container Take-Back Program

Circular Materials introduced a new residential recycling program on January 1, 2026. This new recycling program will only accept recyclables in carts provided by Circular Materials. Therefore, many residents have old recycle boxes or recycle carts that are no longer needed or are incompatible with the new residential recycling program.

To help the residents of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, Tecumseh and Windsor, the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is offering a "Recycling Container Take Back Program" at EWSWA Depots from January 15 to April 15, 2026. Residents may drop-off unwanted or incompatible blue/red boxes and recycling carts for free where they will be recycled, instead of going to landfill. Recycle boxes/carts must be empty at drop-off. 

A county pick-up program is available for residents who may have physical limitations or cannot access a Depot. To learn more, please visit the EWSWA website.