Waste Management Facility: Updates
The Solid Waste Department will post important Waste Management Facility NOTICES, UPDATES or CANCELLATIONS in this section. Waste Management Facility 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.
Waste Management Facility Information

Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule: Effective April 1, 2021
The Solid Waste Department will be increasing the Waste Disposal Tipping Fees as per the CBRM Solid Waste Management Policy. The new rates will be charged starting April 1, 2021.
Solid Waste Disposal Fee Letter & Increased Rates: April 1, 2021-March 31, 2022
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Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule for April 1, 2021-March 31, 2022:
images/Solid_Waste/Waste_Disposal_Tipping_Fee_Schedule_1Updated_April_2021.pdf
Northside Drop-Off Site: Open Saturday, May 1, 2021
The Northside Drop-Off Site located on King Street in North Sydney is open on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Curbside Collection:
The number of garbage bags permitted curbside per week has returned to a five bag limit. However, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, residents can place two dark bags in the five bag limit.
Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop Off Sites: Open for the Season
The Weekly Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off sites that operate one day a week in North Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford CLOSED for the season in November. The sites will re-open in the week of May 9, 2021.
North Sydney Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site, King Street, North Sydney:
OPEN each Thursday 1pm to 6pm. Open for the season is Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Glace Bay Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site, Public Works Yard, West Avenue, Glace Bay:
OPEN each Saturday 9am to 3pm. Open for the season is Saturday, May 15, 2021.
New Waterford Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site: Public Works Yard, Ling Street, New Waterford:
OPEN each Saturday 9am to 3pm. Open for the season is Saturday, May 15, 2021.


The Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site located at the Waste Management Facility on Spar Road in Sydney is open year-round. Residents can drop off leaf and yard waste 8am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Waste Management Facility: Waste Disposal Tipping Fees
Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule 1: Effective April 1, 2021
PRODUCT |
TIPPING FEE |
COMMENTS |
RMW
(Residual Mixed Waste)
|
ICI Sector = $96.91/tonne |
Residual mixed waste - RMW (Garbage) tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
C&D Unsorted
(Construction & Demolition)
|
ICI Sector = $96.91/tonne |
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
C&D Wood
(Construction & Demolition
|
ICI Sector = $48.45/tonne |
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
Impacted Soil |
ICI Sector = $36.34/tonne |
Impacted soil waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
Scrap Metal |
ICI Sector = $36.34/tonne |
Scrap metal waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
Organics |
ICI Sector = $60.57/tonne |
Organics waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial)sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
Organics Unsorted (Contaminated) |
ICI Sector = $90.91/tonne |
Unsorted or contaminated Organics waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
Residential - No Charge |
Asbestos |
ICI Sector = Friable $36.34/regulation bag - minimum charge = $600.00
Non-Friable = $96.91/tonne
|
Prior notice and approval is required before material arrival. Phone Waste Management Facility Site at (902)563-5590.
|
Residential - No Charge |
Leaf and Yard Waste |
No Charge |
No charge for Leaf and Yard Waste |
Waste Management Facility: Video
Did you ever wonder what happens to your Garbage and Organic material in CBRM? View the link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z7QDK-79kXrpscye6vmbQVQJLECItjYl/view