Collection Notices/Cancellations

The Solid Waste Department will post important Curbside Collection NOTICES in this section.

Curbside Collection Updates

CBRM's Blue Bag Program Expands To Include More Materials

Circular Materials—the producer-led, not-for-profit organization operating in Nova Scotia—launched Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for paper and packaging on December 1 across the province. Residents can now place more materials than ever in their Containers and Paper Products blue bags.

Check out the list below to see some of the new items now accepted for recycling in your blue bags!

NEW Recycling and Paper Streams CBRMa Updated headings 2025 version for website

Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Batteries, chemicals, and other hazardous waste must not be placed in the garbage, green cart or blue bags. These items are hazardous and pose a serious risk during collection, processing, or storage of waste materials at our facilities.

Examples of hazardous materials that must not be placed in the garbage, green cart or blue bags:

Batteries (including lithium-ion, alkaline, and button cell)
Flammable liquids (like gasoline or solvents)
Paint and paint thinners
Cleaning products and pesticides
Mercury-containing items (such as thermometers or light bulbs)

fire in the blue bag truck

A load of blue bags emptied onto street following a blue bag collection vehicle fire that started in the hopper.

chemical in the garbage

A container of chlorine tablets, mixed in with garbage, that ignited while stored at the Mixed Waste Transfer Station

Important Green Cart Reminder

Please make sure your green cart is secure when placed curbside.