Private property tree removal

Monday, October 3, 2022 

SYDNEY, NS - CBRM’s 311 service is registering requests for assistance with tree debris removal from curbside and also for requests for tree cutting and removal from properties requiring assistance. In partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia and Canadian Forces, equipment and human resources are being prepared to work on private property to remove trees based on the following criteria:  

Trees that are on or affecting:

• Driveways and/or walkways
• Out buildings
• Home and outbuilding access and egress points
• And other areas that cause impairment to basic needs 

Fill out the form here to register your address, contact information and details of what work is needed. https://cbrm.frontlinesvc.com/app/ask

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Comfort Centres on Tuesday October 4

Glace Bay Miners Forum: Open 10am to 5pm
Gabarus VFD: Open 8am to 7pm
Louisbourg VFD: Open 8am to 5pm (shower facilities available)
Sydney Centre 200: Open 10 am to 5pm

Municipal notices for Monday, October 3 (updated)

Municipal Notices: The following is an update on municipal services for Monday, October 3

The municipality continues to operate in a Local State of Emergency. The Local State of Emergency was approved for renewal on the weekend.

NEW:  The Waste Management Facility on SPAR Road is open from 8am to 4pm Monday, October 3 to Saturday, October 8 this week.  

North Sydney, New Waterford and Glace Bay Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off sites are open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday, October 3 to Saturday, October 8 this week.

Solid Waste curbside collection is now on regular schedule. 

Stacked yard debris will be picked up curbside for residents who register their address with 311. 

NEW:  Transit is resuming operations on all routes on Monday with some adjustments as noted. The route adjustments will be monitored daily and updated.

Route 4
Passchendaele, #11 and Steele’s Hill run will have a detour in Passchendaele, 
#11 area using Manchester Street instead of Dorchester Street when travelling between Emery Street and Lorway Street. Route 4 will also not be travelling through Steele’s Hill at this time due to fallen trees, debris, damaged pole lines and low hanging wires

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Municipal services for Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3.

Municipal Notices: The following is an update on municipal services for Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3.

The municipality continues to operate in Local State of Emergency.

OPEN: Transit is resuming operations on all routes on Monday.

CLOSED: Solid Waste Drop off sites are closed to public on Monday. 

Solid Waste curbside collection is now on regular schedule. Next collection day is Tuesday.

Stacked tree debris only will be picked up curbside for residents who register their address with 311. 

Burning of debris is not permitted. (CBRM by-law). 

Several comfort shelters have closed due to restoration of power in their area. 

OPEN: The following sites are operating on Sunday, October 2.

Gabarus VFD: Open 8am to 7pm  
Glace Bay Miners Forum: Open 10am to 5pm
Howie Center VFD: Open 10am to 7pm
Louisbourg VFD: Open 9am to 6pm
New Waterford VFD: Open 10 am to 4 pm
Sydney Cruise Pavilion: Open 10 am to 5pm

Municipal notices for Friday, September 30 and the weekend of October 1-2.

Municipal Notices: The following is an update on municipal services for Friday, September 30 and the weekend of October 1-2.

The municipality continues to operate in Local State of Emergency until Saturday.

Solid Waste curbside collection has resumed service and will operate on Friday, September 30^th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Solid Waste Drop off sites will also be open on Friday and Saturday.

Plans for a yard waste pick up program will be announced on Friday. Stacked yard debris will be picked up curbside for residents who register their address with 311.

Transit is not operating on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but all routes are expected to resume on Monday with some detours in place.

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Municipal notices for Thursday, September 29

Municipal Notices: The following is an update on municipal services for Thursday, September 29. The municipality continues to operate in Local State of Emergency. Solid Waste curbside collection  has resumed service and will operate on Friday, September 30^th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Solid Waste Drop off sites will also be open on Friday, September 30. Transit is not operating yet, however limited routes are being designed and planned.

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Municipal Notices for Wednesday September 28

Municipal Notices: The following is an update on municipal services for Wednesday, September 28. New in today’s update is a list of volunteer fire department sites that are able to offer non-potable water to residents for household use. Solid Waste curbside collection will resume on Wednesday, September 28 on streets where collection can be done safely. Transit is not operating yet.

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Municipal Notices for Tuesday, September 27

 CBRM Municipal Notices: 

TRANSIT NOTICE: Regular Transit Cape Breton service is cancelled for Tuesday, September 27. Handi-Trans will still be providing service to clients for essential medical appointments that could not be rescheduled.  We will monitor the situation each day regarding next day service.  

SOLID WASTE: Solid Waste Department curbside collection is cancelled for Tuesday, September 27. 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. 

The solid waste dump site on SPAR Road is opening on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Construction debris from the storm can be brought to the SPAR Road location.

In addition to the SPAR Road location, residential yard waste such as tree trunks, branches, etc. can also be brought to leaf and yard waste sites in North Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford. They will all be open starting on Tuesday, September 27 from 9:00am-3:00pm

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Emergency Information

Emergency information is posted on CBRM facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/CBRMgov

The following sites are operating as comfort centres.
Travel hazards such as downed trees and power lines are still in place and extreme caution is needed for any necessary travel.

UPDATED: Sept. 27th 7:00 am - Comfort Centres open on Tuesday, September 27 

Boisdale Volunteer Fire Dept, 3810 Grand Narrows Highway, open 11 am to 5 pm

Gabarus Volunteer Fire Dept, 8791 Gabarus Highway, open 8 am to 7 pm

George’s River Volunteer Fire Dept, 1208 George’s River Road, open 10 am to 7 pm

Glace Bay Miner’s Forum, 151 Lower N Street Glace Bay, is open 10 am to 5 pm

Howie Center Volunteer Fire Dept, 47 Tometary Drive, open 10 am to 7 pm

Louisbourg Volunteer Fire Dept. 7521 Main Street Louisbourg, open 8 am to 8 pm

North Sydney Volunteer Fire Department, 17 Pierce Street, open 11 am to 7 pm

Southside Boularderie VFD, 3840 Hillside Road, open 12 noon to 5 pm

Reserve Mines Volunteer Fire Dept,  195 Main Street Reserve, open 8 am to 8 pm

Sydney: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion, 74 Esplanade, open 10 am to 5 pm

Westmount: Canadian Coast Guard College, open 12pm to 6pm 

CBRM Notices

CBRM NOTICES: 

September 17, 2022

Holiday Reminder: Monday, September 19 is a holiday in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. CBRM municipal offices and services, such as Transit and Solid Waste, are closed.  

Beginning Tuesday, September 20, through Thursday, September 22, Pitt Street from George to Esplanade will be closed to through vehicular traffic to accommodate excavation in the Pitt and Charlotte Street intersection as part of the Charlotte Street upgrade project.

Traffic control will be in places and buses will pass through. Pedestrian access will not be affected.