Collection Notices/Cancellations

The Solid Waste Department will post important Curbside Collection CANCELLATIONS or NOTICES in this section. Collection information will also be posted using social media or by pressing Option #2 available when you contact the Waste Management Hotline at (902) 567-1337.

Important Curbside Collection Reminders:

Disposal of Hazardous Waste

The solid waste department reminds everyone that chemicals, batteries and other hazardous waste items should never be disposed of in the garbage or blue bags. These items pose serious risks during the collection, processing, or storage of waste materials at our facilities.

Hazardous materials should not be placing in the garbage or blue bags including:

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

By following proper disposal guidelines, we can all contribute to a safer, cleaner environment.

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 cholorine tablets, mixed in with garbage, that ignited while stored at the Mixed Waste Transfer Station

Important Winter Collection Reminder:

If your Garbage, Green Carts and/or Blue Bags are not collected during scheduled collections, you are asked to remove your materials from the curb.

• Extra garbage and green cart material will be collected on your areas next regularly scheduled collection day.

• Blue bags will be collected on your areas next regularly scheduled blue bag collection week.

Important Green Cart Reminder During Windstorms

Please make sure your green cart is secure during wind events.

Residents who have questions about curbside collection are encouraged to phone the Waste Management Hotline at (902)567-1337 or contact 311. You are also encouraged to download the Solid Waste App from the Apple or Google Play Stores. Check it out to sign up for weekly collection notifications, updates and/or to view you area's collection schedule.