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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
Waste Management Facility: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
ALL CBRM Solid Waste Management sites will be closed on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Northside Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site:
The Northside Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 30, 2021 to honour and respect the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Curbside Collection Notice:
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Thursday, September 30, 2021
The CBRM Solid Waste Department reminds residents there will be NO Curbside Collection on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Thursday, September 30, 2021 as we honor and respect this important 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.
IMPORTANT SOLID WASTE UPDATE: Northside Public Drop-Off Site
Please be advised the Northside Public Drop-Off Site will be open on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 8am to 2:45pm.
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
images/Solid_Waste/Tipping_Fee_Increase_2021_letter__schedule.pdf
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
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 will open one day a week 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