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Established in 1994, Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex and the city of Windsor.

Our only landfill is a remarkable and rare asset. However, it’s nearing its capacity.If the Region needs to site and bui...
06/01/2026

Our only landfill is a remarkable and rare asset. However, it’s nearing its capacity.

If the Region needs to site and build a new landfill, the costs to taxpayers would be enormous. That’s why responsibly using the landfill is key.

That means valuable resources like food waste need to go in the Green Bin. This would cut down the amount of residential garbage that is sent to the landfill by almost 50%! If everyone did that, imagine the impact!

Be mindful and Green Bin your food waste. It’s too good to waste.

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

A big “high five”, Essex-Windsor!By using the Green Bin, you’ve kept over 5,000 tonnes of food waste and organics from g...
05/30/2026

A big “high five”, Essex-Windsor!
By using the Green Bin, you’ve kept over 5,000 tonnes of food waste and organics from going to the Landfill!

You’ve also created valuable resources that will create energy and fertilizer for our regional crops.

Thanks for being a Green Superhero!

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

Keep it Cool with these tips to manage food waste in hot weatherThere are some simple ways to make using the Green Bin f...
05/29/2026

Keep it Cool with these tips to manage food waste in hot weather

There are some simple ways to make using the Green Bin for your food waste easier and more enjoyable in the warmer months. Always keep the lid closed, especially when not in use. Set the Bin out weekly, even if it isn’t full. Keep it clean as you would any waste container. Follow these simple steps to be a Green Superhero all year long.

For more tips on managing your food waste in hot weather, visit https://pulse.ly/tdhsqlt3s2

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

Thank you to the Salvation Army Leamington Community Church & Community & Family Services for the kind words. We're grat...
05/28/2026

Thank you to the Salvation Army Leamington Community Church & Community & Family Services for the kind words. We're grateful for the opportunity to support the 2026 Community Garden and the important work it does for the Leamington community.

Using the Green Bin is easier than you might think.Food waste is too good to waste and managing your food waste is easie...
05/28/2026

Using the Green Bin is easier than you might think.
Food waste is too good to waste and managing your food waste is easier than you might think. In fact, it’s not much different than what you are doing now.

Instead of throwing your food waste in the garbage, put it in your new Kitchen Catcher using a compostable bag, then simply “Green Bin It”!

For tips on how to easily manage your food waste and organics, follow us on our socials or visit www.ewswa.org

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

I’d love to Green Bin it … but what goes in it?Food waste and organic materials can go in the Green Bin. That includes f...
05/27/2026

I’d love to Green Bin it … but what goes in it?
Food waste and organic materials can go in the Green Bin. That includes food-soiled paper products such as cardboard egg cartons, paper napkins, paper towels & tissues, paper plates, cups, muffin wrappers, etc.

What CAN’T go in the Bin? Plastics (including plastic bags), glass, cans and metals, pet waste, diapers - and most notably, yard waste (leaves, twigs and other outdoor materials). There will continue to be special collection days for yard waste; refer to Recycle Coach or your collection calendar.
For a full list of acceptable Green Bin materials, visit our website at www.ewswa.org

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

Yes – you CAN make a difference!We all know that a little change can make a BIG difference. It’s like that with food was...
05/26/2026

Yes – you CAN make a difference!
We all know that a little change can make a BIG difference. It’s like that with food waste. By putting your food waste in the Green Bin, this valuable resource now creates renewable energy and fertilizer for next year’s crops instead of wasting away in the landfill.

This also directly reduces the amount of material that ends up in our landfill, which is nearing capacity. In turn, it helps avoid the $700M+ cost of siting and building a new landfill.

So make a small change by using the Green Bin – and make a BIG IMPACT!

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

Become a Green Superhero by getting your Green on!Introducing the EWSWA Green Team! They’re here to help you get ready f...
05/25/2026

Become a Green Superhero by getting your Green on!
Introducing the EWSWA Green Team! They’re here to help you get ready for your new Green Bin Program. You’ll see the Green Team at events, on our website, and on EWSWA social media channels and promotional materials.

You too can be a Green Superhero by putting food waste in the right place – in the Green Bin, not the garbage!

Grow green and be part of the team! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or visit www.ewswa.org to see when the Green Team is coming to your community.

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

05/22/2026

User fees for the Green Bin program will appear on the final residential tax bills of all eligible households in the Town of Essex, the Municipality of Lakeshore, the Town of LaSalle and the Town of Tecumseh.

The Green Bin charge, which covers the cost of delivering the service, will appear as “CTYBIN” in the “user fee/other” section of residential tax bills.

For additional information about the billing for the Green Bin Program, please visit: https://www.countyofessex.ca/resident-services/garbage-and-recycling/

It’s a Win-Win!A little change can make a big difference. It’s like that with food waste. By putting your food waste in ...
05/22/2026

It’s a Win-Win!
A little change can make a big difference. It’s like that with food waste. By putting your food waste in the Green Bin, this valuable resource now creates renewable energy and fertilizer for next year’s crops instead of wasting away in the landfill.

In turn, it directly reduces the amount of material that ends up in our only landfill, which is nearing capacity. Furthermore, it delays the $700M+ cost of siting and building a new landfill.

So make a small change to make a BIG difference. Green Bin your food waste.

Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Leamington
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

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Essex, ON
N8M3G4

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