Green Bin Program - Billing Information

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Bin Billing

Who is this for?

Residents in Essex, Lakeshore, LaSalle, and Tecumseh.

When does service start?

October 2025

When will I be billed for it?

You will see a charge on your 2026 property tax bill.

Why am I not being billed in 2025?

The service doesn’t start until October 2025, we are not including a charge in your 2025 tax bill. We want to bill only for services you have actually received.

How much time does the 2026 charge cover?

The 2026 charge will cover the charge of service for the 2026 year including October to December 2025.

How will this appear on my tax bill?

It will appear as a County charge on your Local municipality’s tax bill.

Will I pay this every year?

Yes, there will be an annual cost on your tax bill associated with this program.

What about other towns?

Residents in Amherstburg, Kingsville, and Leamington will begin receiving service in October 2026 and will see their billing in 2027.

Questions?

For program inquiries: Visit the Green Bins page on the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority website.

For billing inquiries, contact the County of Essex via email at COEinfo@countyofessex.ca or by phone at 519-776-6441.