Garbage & Recycling
Curbside Collection Schedule
Your Garbage Day and Blue Bag Week schedule
CURBSIDE COLLECTION NOTICES, UPDATES OR CANCELLATIONS
The Solid Waste Department will post important Curbside Collection notices, updates or cancellations to the following sections:
Curbside Collection Notices/Cancellations: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/collection-notices-cancellations.html
Storm: Waste Collection Information: http://www.cbrm.ns.ca/storm-waste-collection-information.html
Solid Waste News: http://www.cbrm.ns.ca/solid-waste-news-2.html
To view CBRM's Waste Separation Guide and Curbside Collection Information Guides in English, French, Hindi, Manderian or Ukraine click the following links:
New Sort Guide (English)
New Sort Guide (French)
New Sort Guide (Hindi)
New Sort Guide (Manderian)
New Sort Guide (Ukraine)
Curbside Collection Updates:
There are no collection updates to report.
Northside Public Drop-Off Site: OPEN Saturday, February 1, 2025
The Northside Public Drop-Off Site located off King Street in North Sydney is OPEN Saturday, February 1 from 8am to 2:45pm.
2025 Residential Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Schedule
CBRM’s annual Christmas tree collection begins Monday, January 6, 2024. Residents living at properties eligible for curbside collection must have their tree curbside no later than 6am on Monday, January 6. For details on Curbside requirements Christmas Tree collection visit https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/curbside-christmas-tree-collection-2.html
Curbside Collection: Inclement Weather Reminder
If a weather forecast is predicting unfavorable conditions and it is your collection day, you can choose to hold onto your materials until your area’s next regularly scheduled collection day.
- EXTRA garbage bags and green cart material will be collected on your area’s next regularly scheduled collection day.
- Blue bags will be collected on your area's next regularly scheduled blue bag collection week.
If you decide to place your materials curbside during inclement weather, it is your responsibility to make sure the material remains secure at the curb.
At the end of your collection day, if your material is not collected, please remove it from the curb. It is your responsibility to remove any uncollected materials at the end of your collection day.
Important Green Cart Reminder During Windstorms
Please make sure your green cart is secure during windy conditions.
Reporting a Damaged Green Cart
It is important to regularly inspect your green cart for damage. If you notice holes, openings, cracks, missing vents or wheels, cracked lifts or lid damage, please contact the Solid Waste Department to report the damage. Phoneline educators will record your information and add your civic address to the department’s Green Cart Assessment List. To contact the hotline, phone (902) 567-1337. Educators are available to respond to inquiries 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Curbside Collection Reminder: Are you Using Clear Garbage Bags?
Residents are reminded a maximum of five garbage bags can be placed out for curbside collection each week. Please remember, only one garbage bag you use should be dark. Any additional garbage bags you place out for collection each week must be CLEAR.
For more information on Garbage collection requirements visit: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/garbage-collection.html
Waste Management Facility Information
2024-2025 Tipping Fee Schedule
Site Registration Form
If you are a new business of commercial contractor hauling waste materials to the Waste Management Facility, you will be required to register your vehicle with the Solid Waste Department. On your first visit to the site to unload, you will be directed to the Solid Waste Administration Office to register. To save time, you can download and fill out the Site Registration Form found below. The filled-out registration form can be dropped off at 145 Spar Road in Sydney or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fillable Solid Waste Facility Site Registration Form
2025 Curbside Collection Calendar
Your personalized 2025 Waste Collection Calendar is available. Download Now!
https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/solidwaste
Contact the Solid Waste Department
If you have any questions or comments concerning this information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You are also encouraged to contact the hotline at (902)567-1337 or phone 311 for more information.
Disclaimer: The information provided is based on our current records and we do not accept responsibility if the information is incorrect.