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Waste Management Facility
The Solid Waste Department
The Solid Waste Department oversees Solid Waste Management in CBRM. The department is responsible for collecting, managing, processing, disposing and/or shipping solid waste generated by the Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sectors.
The department accepts, manages, processes and properly ships or disposes, of Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) generated by the residential or ICI sector.
Commercial Tipping Fees
The ICI sector dropping off waste to the Waste Management Site is charged a tipping fee. The tipping fee charged is based on the materials being dropped off.
The residential sector dropping off waste to the Waste Management site is not charged a tipping fee.
Northside Public Drop-Off Site: Open Saturday, May 3
The Northside Public Drop-Off Site located off King Street in North Sydney is Open Saturday, May from 8am to 4:00pm
2025 Northside Public Drop-Off Site Schedule
The Northside Public Drop-off Site located off King Street in North Sydney is open the first Saturday of each month from 8am to 2:45pm. The Northside Public Drop-Off site will open the following Saturdays in 2025:
Saturday, May 3, 2025: 8am to 4pm (residential heavy garbage drop-off)
Saturday, June 7, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, July 5, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, August 2, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, September 6, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, October 4, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, November 1, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Saturday, December 6, 2025: 8am to 2:45pm.
Unsecure Loads: Enforcement
The constable continues to monitor vehicles transporting waste materials to make sure it is contained, properly tarped and secure when travelling on roads or streets.
Charge for an Unsecure Load
Motor Vehicle Act:
Dropping Contents of Vehicle and Mudguards
199 (1) No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping, shifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom. The fine for this offence is $237.50
2025 Free Compost Giveaway Schedule
The Free Compost Giveaway will resume the Spring of 2025. Each event starts at 8am and concludes at 3pm. Rain or Shine. The location of each Compost Giveaway is 149 Spar Road in Sydney.
Compost Giveaway Reminders:
- The compost giveaway begins at 8am and concludes at 3pm RAIN or SHINE.
- Bring your own shovel, gloves, bags, or containers.
- Compost must be covered with a tarp before leaving site. No person will be permitted to leave site with exposed compost.
- Please do not apply compost directly to grass, plants, trees, or shrubs. Mix it in with soil first, before applying. For more information on how to mix and use compost, contact the waste management hotline to speak with an educator.
Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule: Effective April 1, 2025
The Solid Waste Department will increase the Waste Disposal Tipping Fees as per the CBRM Solid Waste Management Policy every April 1. The tipping fee schedule for April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 is in the link below.
Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule 2025-2026
Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Sites
The weekly seasonal leaf and yard drop-off sites open one day a week between mid-May and mid-November in North Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford have closed for the season. These sites will re-open the Spring of 2025. For more information on the weekly schedule for the seasonal drop-off sites, visit Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off Seasonal Schedule To find out what's accepted for disposal at the season leaf and yard drop-off sites visit Accepted leaf and yard waste.
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, 2025
| PRODUCT | TIPPING FEE | COMMENTS |
|
RMW (Residual Mixed Waste) |
ICI Sector = $114.31/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 = $114.31/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 = $57.15/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 = $42.86/tonne | Impacted soil waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Scrap Metal | ICI Sector = $42.86/tonne | Scrap metal waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Organics | ICI Sector = $71.44/tonne | Organics waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial)sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Organics Unsorted (Contaminated) | ICI Sector = $114.31/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 $42.86/regulation bag - minimum charge = $600.00 Non-Friable = $114.31/tonne |
Prior notice and approval is required before material arrival. Phone Waste Management Facility Site at (902)567-1337 |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Leaf and Yard Waste | No Charge | No charge for Leaf and Yard Waste |
Solid Waste Management Facility:
Address
145 Sydney Port Access Road (Spar Road) in Sydney.
Hours of Operation
Open 8:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Solid Waste Management Administration Office
Open 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Waste Management Hotline
Phone (902) 567-1337. Educators are available to respond to inquiries from 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday.