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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
2023 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 be open the following Saturdays in 2023:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
FINAL FREE Compost Giveawayfor the Season: Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Solid Waste Department will host the FINAL FREE Compost Giveaway for the season on Saturday, October 21 at the Waste Management Facility on 149 Spar Road in Sydney. Residents are invited to visit the site to load up with some free nutrient-rich compost. The event takes place from 8am to 3pm RAIN or SHINE.
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 persons will be permitted to leave site with exposed compost.
• Please do not apply compost directly to grass, plants, trees, or shrubs. For more information on how to use compost, contact the waste management hotline to speak with an educator.
2023 Waste Management Facility Holiday Schedule
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday, September 30, 2023
All Waste Management sites including the seasonal leaf and yard drop-off sites located in New Waterford and Glace Bay are closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30 as we honor and respect this important day.
Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023
All Waste Management sites are closed on Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11 as we honor and respect this important day.
Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule: Effective April 1, 2023
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, 2023.
Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Schedule for April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024:
Curbside Collection Reminder : Clear garbage bags
Residents can place a maximum of five clear garbage bags curbside per week. A resident can choose to replace one clear garbage bag with one optional dark garbage bag per week.
2023 Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Sites: Open for the season
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 are now open for the season. For more information on the weekly schedule for the seasonal drop-off sites, visit https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/leaf-and-yard-drop-off-sites-seasonal-schedule.html To find out what's accepted for disposal at the season leaf and yard drop-off sites visit https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/leaf-and-yard-waste.html
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, 2023
| PRODUCT | TIPPING FEE | COMMENTS |
|
RMW (Residual Mixed Waste) |
ICI Sector = $109.28/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 = $109.28/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 = $54.64/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 = $40.98/tonne | Impacted soil waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Scrap Metal | ICI Sector = $40.98/tonne | Scrap metal waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Organics | ICI Sector = $68.30/tonne | Organics waste tip fee will be charged to the ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial)sectors only. |
| Residential - No Charge | ||
| Organics Unsorted (Contaminated) | ICI Sector = $109.28/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 $40.98/regulation bag - minimum charge = $600.00 Non-Friable = $109.28/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 |