Garbage, Recycling, Compost, and Yard Waste

2026 Lakeshore Collection Calendar

Garbage, Yard Waste, Green Bin, and Recycling

 

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Green Bin Collection

The Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s Green Bin started on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Lakeshore. 

Green bin collection happens weekly throughout Lakeshore on Wednesday (except on weeks with a holiday). Green bin collection takes place from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

Garbage will continue to be picked up weekly by area. Check out the map of Garbage Collection Areas for more information. 

For more information on green bins and how to use them, visit EWSWA’s Green Bin landing page. 

For green bin inquiries, including missed pickups, please contact EWSWA at: 

  • 1-800-563-3377 

Upcoming Changes to Recycling Collection

Starting in January 2026, recycling collection will no longer be a municipal (EWSWA) responsibility. Circular Materials will be the new administrator across Ontario and they have hired Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) to provide residential curbside collection.

Information in the 2024 Collection Calendar remains the same, but residents must have their recycling out by 6:00 AM.

Read the fact sheet about the changes.

Garbage Collection

Green for Life (GFL) collects garbage, recycling, and yard waste on behalf of the Municipality of Lakeshore. To find out when your collection dates are, please refer to the collection calendar.

If you have questions or concerns with respect to your garbage or yard waste, contact us at 519-728-2700 or PublicService@Lakeshore.ca. 

Christmas Tree Drop-Off

Natural Christmas trees are a great addition to any holiday celebration, but they do not go by the road or in the garbage. Christmas trees can be dropped off at these locations until the end of January each year:

  • Comber Community Centre (7100 Community Centre St)
  • Centennial Park (1031 Park St)
  • Leffler Park (405 Old Tecumseh Road)
  • Shanahan Park (1465 Lakeshore Rd 203)
  • Libro Community Centre (1925 S Middle Rd)

Reminder, these locations are not for dropping off normal garbage or yard waste, only Christmas trees. Leaf bags and yard waste must only be put out on your regular yard waste collection days.

Recycling Inquiries/Issues

For inquiries on collection/service, bins/carts/ or new builds/homeowners, please contact GFL:

2026 Garbage and Recycling Calendar

Collection Calendars are printed and mailed in the month of January. If you do not receive a calendar in the mail, please contact the Public Service Unit at PublicService@Lakeshore.ca or 519-728-2700 to arrange for a calendar to be mailed to you.

White Goods

White Goods such as metal items, hot water tanks, BBQs, bathtubs, sinks, fridges, ranges, etc. are collected monthly free of charge. To arrange for White Goods collection, please contact Green For Life/GFL at 519-944-8009.

Non-Collectable Waste

Non-collectable waste can be dropped off at public Drop-off Depots and includes:

  • Computer equipment
  • Televisions
  • Renovation debris
  • Animal waste
  • Chemical and paint products
  • Medical waste and syringes
  • Tires
  • Concrete and bricks
  • Explosives
  • Hazardous Waste

Lakeshore Garbage Collection Areas

Lakeshore Garbage Collection Map

Contact Us

Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame St.
Belle River, Ontario N8L 0P8

Phone 519-728-2700
Email PublicService@Lakeshore.ca