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

 Christmas Tree Placed Curbside

 

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.

Collection Picture for winter weather

 

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.

Damaged Green Cart Website

 

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

Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule 2024 2025

 

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.  

registration form for site

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.