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Garbage, recycling and collection in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Windsor, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Windsor’s household system pairs weekly green bins with garbage every other week. Its collection calendar runs from April through March. The dedicated diaper program has its own eligibility and schedule, which is more specific than the older general announcement.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How often is household garbage collected? | Windsor changed regular garbage to every two weeks alongside the Green Bin rollout. Check your route calendar for dates. |
| What period does the waste calendar cover? | April 1 to March 31. Use the current year’s version, not an older saved calendar. |
| Who can apply for diaper collection? | Eligible residential locations have six units or fewer, participate in the Green Bin program and use biweekly garbage collection. |
Sources: Waste and Recycling | City of Windsor · Waste Collection Schedule | City of Windsor · Residential Diaper Collection | City of Windsor
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
How often is household garbage collected?
Windsor changed regular garbage to every two weeks alongside the Green Bin rollout. Check your route calendar for dates.
How often is the green bin collected?
The city describes weekly collection for food waste and other accepted organic material.
When should containers be out?
By 6 a.m. on collection day, but not before 6 p.m. the evening before.
Sorting and special services
What period does the waste calendar cover?
April 1 to March 31. Use the current year’s version, not an older saved calendar.
Where can I get my zone calendar?
Use the city schedule map or downloadable zone calendar. Call 311 or 519-974-2277, extension 3121, for help.
How does alley collection differ?
Containers go at the alley edge on the ground or a stand no higher than 16 inches. Street collection uses the road edge.
Problems, exceptions and help
Who can apply for diaper collection?
Eligible residential locations have six units or fewer, participate in the Green Bin program and use biweekly garbage collection.
Does the diaper service run every week?
The dedicated program page says approved collection is on the alternate week from regular garbage, on the same weekday.
How should diapers be packaged?
Use a clear or translucent bag in a hard-sided container. The normal limit is one bag per household, with exceptions considered by the department.
Can inactive diaper-program accounts be removed?
Yes. The city says a location with no set-out for three consecutive program collections can be removed.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Windsor guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
- Waste and Recycling | City of Windsor
- Waste Collection Schedule | City of Windsor
- Residential Diaper Collection | City of Windsor
Sources: Waste and Recycling | City of Windsor · Waste Collection Schedule | City of Windsor · Residential Diaper Collection | City of Windsor