Garbage Containers

Things to remember:

Have your acceptable garbage containers placed out prior to 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Collection can occur anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on your scheduled collection day.

Acceptable Garbage Containers

Maximum 125 litre capacity
Maximum 78 cm/31" tall, 50 cm/20" diameter
2 handles and a water-tight lid
Do not secure lid to pail.
No loose garbage inside container
Collectors will not reach into pails to pull bags out. This is unsafe as it could injure workers.

Carts must have a lower bar configuration 18" from the ground and an upper lift attachment that is 33" from the ground. [See video under Related Links].
Both the bar and the upper attachment must be in good condition.
Roll-out cart will only be collected by use of mechanical cart mechanism placed on all garbage trucks.
No manual lifting of bags out of roll-out cart due to needle stick injuries, cuts from sharp objects or other dangers.
Capacity limit 363 litre (96 gallon) or 181.5 litre (48 gallon) approved roll-out carts
200 lb. weight limit for roll-out cart
There are many different types of oversized garbage carts greater than 125L offered on the market today. Not all can be emptied by the collectors.
No loose garbage inside cart

Cardboard Boxes - these should always be recycled or used for yard waste. *Exception - Broken glass should be placed in a cardboard box and closed/sealed/taped shut and clearly marked on the outside of the box "broken glass" and placed out with your regular garbage.
Oversized and overweight containers (+20kg/44lbs).
Many wheeled containers that are sold are too big and when filled are too heavy.

Public Works, Environmental Division
3540 North Service Road East
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8W 5X2

For general information, contact 311. For detailed inquiries, call (519) 974-2277 ext. 3121.
Fax: (519) 944-3161
Email: pubwork@citywindsor.ca