10,000 Tonnes and Counting
A New Green Bin Milestone for Essex-Windsor
The Green Bin Program has reached a new milestone: since its launch, Essex-Windsor residents have diverted more than 10,000 tonnes of food waste and organics from the Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill.
That is about as heavy as the Eiffel Tower.
"Ten thousand tonnes is a landmark in every sense," said Cathy Copot-Nepszy, Manager of Waste Diversion. "Every Green Bin that residents set out at the curb has helped build toward something monumental for our region."
This diverted material has gone on to create renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer to help grow next year's crops.
As the Green Bin Program grows across the region, Essex-Windsor residents will contribute to building toward an even bigger impact.
ALT 10,000 tonnesof food waste and organics have been kept out of the landfill. Stacked up, that's as heavy as the Eiffel Tower. Keep reaching new heights, Essex-Windsor!
Tune in this Saturday at 9 am to Experts on Call on AM800 CKLW (@AM800CKLW)!
Join Cathy Copot-Nepszy and Karen Markovich-Bailey from Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (@ewswa), Jim Leether from the City of Windsor (@CityWindsorON) and Elizabeth Elias-Hernandez from YQG Green (@YQGgreen) as they discuss the YQG Green Expo and the Green Bin Program.
Topics will include:
🌱YQG Green - Saturday, October 3, 9- 4 pm at the WFCU Centre
🌱Green Bins in Essex-Windsor
🌱and the launch of Phase 2 Green Bin!
Tune in to Experts on Call this Saturday at 9 am to learn about the YQG Green Expo and the Green Bin Program.
Attention residents! To assist with the aftermath of the recent storm, the EWSWA is offering a grace period for residents using double-axle trailers to drop off yard waste branches FREE of charge for situations where materials cannot be set out for yard waste collection! 🌳
Key Details:
🪵Grace Period Ends: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🪵EWSWA Depots: Public Drop-Off Depot (Windsor), Transfer Station #2 (Kingsville), and Regional Recycling Depot (Essex)
🪵Restrictions Still Apply: Size limits for branches and tree trunks are still in effect, and commercial customers will continue to be charged during this period.
Visit ewswa.org/drop-off-depots/ for more!
🔍 What's Hiding in Your Home?
Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday devices and are often found in many places around the home.
Can you find all the rechargeable devices hidden throughout this home?
From earbuds and toys to power tools and e-bikes, you can find lithium-ion batteries in every room of the house.
Take the Lithium-ion Battery Hunt Challenge to see how many lithium-ion batteries you find around this home.
Learn more about lithium-ion batteries by taking this Challenge 🔗 ewswa.org/hazardous-and-spec…
ALT Lithium-ion Battery Hunt Challenge What's Hiding in Your Home? How many rechargeable devices can you find? Many everyday devices contain lithium-ion batteries. Hint: One Lithium-Ion Battery Can Cause a Fire. CTA button: Swipe to start. Image: example could show - Cell phone, Smart watch, Laptop, Wireless headphones, Tablet, Bluetooth speaker, Vape, Gaming controller, Rechargeable toy, Cordless drill, Tool battery, E-bike battery, Electric toothbrush charger
ALT DID YOU FIND THEM ALL? How many rechargeable devices did you find? Many lithium-ion batteries are hiding in plain sight throughout our homes. Hint: there are at least 11.
ALT Many rechargeable devices contain lithium-ion batteries. Don't underestimate small Lithium-ion batteries. Never put batteries in: ❌ Garbage ❌ Green Bin ❌ Yard Waste ❌ Recycling Cart ✅ Recycle them through an approved battery drop off program, such as an EWSWA Depot.
🏡 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Challenge 🏡 Congratulations to Week 1 Prize Draw Winner Min from Windsor! How much do you know about lithium-ion batteries? Take the quick Week 2 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Challenge to test your battery safety knowledge. 🎁 Complete the 3-Week Challenge for automatic entry into the Week 2 Prize Draw. 🏆 Every completed 3-Week Challenge earns an entry into the Grand Prize Draw. Thank you for Growing Green With Us! 📅 Available August 17-23 🔗 ewswa.pulse.ly/hjzmfbmfe8
Participants that complete the Week 2 Challenge can receive automatic entry into the weekly draw for one (1) $100 Canadian Tire gift card and the Grand Prize Draw for one (1) $200 Canadian Tire gift card. Challenge allows only one (1) entry per week per participant. Participant information submitted for the draw will be kept separate from Challenge responses. Open to eligible residents of Essex-Windsor who are 18 years or older. No purchase necessary. Full Challenge rules and regulations available ewswa.pulse.ly/hjzmfbmfe8
🔥 One Lithium-Ion Battery Can Cause a Fire
Lithium-ion batteries should never be placed in garbage, Green Bins, yard waste, or recycling carts.
When batteries become damaged during collection and processing, they can overheat, spark, and ignite.
Help protect workers, facilities, and the community by dropping end-of-life lithium-ion batteries safely to an EWSWA Depot or battery drop off location.
Learn more about Lithium-ion Batteries and take the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Challenge ewswa.org/hazardous-and-spec…
ALT One Lithium-Ion Battery Can Cause A Fire Many residents don't realize what happens after a lithium-ion battery is placed in the: ❌ Garbage ❌ Green Bin ❌ Yard Waste ❌ Recycling Cart Swipe to follow its journey. What happens when a lithium-ion battery is thrown away? Materials are collected and transported. The battery enters the waste stream.
ALT During collection and processing, the battery can become: ⚠️ Crushed ⚠️ Punctured ⚠️ Damaged Even a small lithium-ion battery can become dangerous when damaged. STEP 3 A damaged lithium-ion battery may: 🔥 Overheat 🔥 Spark 🔥 Ignite One lithium-ion battery can put workers, equipment, facilities, and emergency responders at risk.
🔥 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Challenge🔥
Did you know that one lithium-ion battery can cause a fire?
Take the 2-minute Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Challenge to test your knowledge.
Participants that complete a 3-Week Challenge get automatically entered into the weekly draw for one (1) $100 Canadian Tire gift card and the Grand Prize Draw for one (1) $200 Canadian Tire gift card. Participants only get one (1) entry per week. Participant information acquired for the draw will be separated from 3-Week Challenge responses.
🎁 Automatic Entry to Week 1 Prize Draw
🏆 Automatic Entry to the Grand Prize Draw
Thank you for Growing Green With Us!
📅 Available August 10-16
🔗 ewswa.org/hazardous-and-spec…
Yes - the Green Bin lock has an emergency release mechanism. The metal release is located in the gravity lock located on the LID of the Green Bin. This is the TOP portion of the lock. Pushing in on the metal release will activate the emergency lock release mechanism.
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Yes - The Green Bin Lock has a an emergency release mechanism. It can be found in the lock portion located on the LID of the Green Bin. Push in on the metal piece (see image) to activate the release mechanism.
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THE GREEN BINS ARE COMING!
If your Green Bin arrives and the lid is slightly warped or the gravity lock isn't engaging, it's best to keep the lid closed and allow it to settle into place naturally. This can often resolve minor warping issues or allow the lock mechanism to realign itself. If the problem persists, please contact EWSWA at 1-800-563-3377.
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Windsor Zone 4B / 3B - Green Bin Delivery to single-family homes in this area is starting Friday, July 25th, through August 8th. Curbside delivery will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please hold inquiries for this area until the delivery period is done. Visit pulse.ly/vsk7p6bzkq for updates.
Windsor Zone 4A – Green Bin deliveries will be completed by 7:00 p.m. tonight. If you are a single-family household and did not receive your Green Bin, or if your bin was missing any items, please contact the EWSWA at 1-800-563-3377.
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CTV News - Windsor’s green bin rollout in full effect
The EWSWA has begun delivering green bins within the city. CTV Windsor’s Bob Bellacicco learns some tips and tricks for when you get yours.
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Landfill relief — Wave of curbside green bins spreads across Windsor region
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Tecumseh Mayor and EWSWA Chair, Gary McNamara introduces the new Green Bin!
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The Green Bins Are Coming
Green Bin Delivery Runs July-October (Phase 1 municipalities). Watch for yours coming soon. You can be a Green Superhero by putting food waste in the right place – in the Green Bin, not the garbage! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X, or visit pulse.ly/2opijzpruo. And stay current on Green Bin delivery and program updates by simply downloading the Recycle Coach app.
EWSWA was so excited to see the amazing turnout at
MEET A MACHINE 2025! Thank you to everyone who came to our booth to GET GREEN WITH US and learn about the upcoming Green Bin Program.
We will be announcing our winner of the "GREEN BIN IT TO WIN IT" YETI TUMBLERS shortly, so stay tuned. Winners will be contacted based on the information they provided. All ballots from our events will be included in the GRAND PRIZE draw this fall. This prize package includes: Yeti Cooler, 2 Yeti Tumblers, picnic blanket and other items.
The EWSWA is hiring a Supervisor, Waste Diversion (Green Bin Program). For more information: pulse.ly/k14if3kluf
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Grow Green With Us!
Use the Green Bin & grow the Region greener.
Putting food waste and organics in the Green Bin instead of the garbage helps the environment, extends the Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill, and promotes a circular economy. Food waste is a valuable resource that can create renewable energy and fertilize next year’s crops.
Weekly Green Bin collection starts this fall. Let’s get one step closer towards a greener Essex-Windsor. Find out how you can Grow Green by using the Green Bin this fall at pulse.ly/3gcxcpgd7y
🎉 Congratulations to the lucky winners of the bike raffle at this year’s Windsor-Essex Earth Day Festival! 🚲🌍
These awesome bikes were given a second life thanks to the EWSWA WE ReCYCLE Bike Depots and the hard work of our friends at Bike Windsor Essex and The Bike Kitchen.
Thank you for supporting sustainability and source separating bikes when you are dropping off item at the EWSWA Depots.
💚 #EarthDay #BikeWindsorEssex #WERecycle #SustainableLiving
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