Check out these alternatives to disposal and "WasteLess" products. If you know of a service or alternative that is not included, please send an email to
Wasteless
Batteries:
i.e. Laptop batteries or batteries in a device
- Some Scrap Metal dealers and Enviro Depots also accept car batteries. Call ahead to confirm.
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Cell Phones:
1-888-797-1740
www.recyclemycell.ca
1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464)
www.diabetes.ca
www.call2recycle.ca
- Check with your service provider for other options.
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Charities & Community Groups:
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Cloth Diaper Supplies & Service:
860–0011
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Construction & Demolition Material
Call ahead to confirm which materials are accepted and the applicable fees. Visit our C&D Material site for more details on management of C&D waste.
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Halifax C&D Recycling Ltd
16 Mills Drive, Goodwood - 876-8644
OPEN: 8 AM to 5 PM Mon - Fri & 8 AM to 3 PM Sat
188 Ross Road, Westphal - 876-8644
OPEN: 8 AM to 5 PM Mon - Fri & 8 AM to 3 PM Sat
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RDM Recycling - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
1275 Old Sambro Road, Harrietsfield - 477-9995
OPEN: 7 AM to 5 PM Mon - Fri & 7 AM to 12 PM Sat
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Computers & Office Equipment:
Call ahead to confirm items accepted
Computers in working condition only. Please check website for specific information.
www.trp.ednet.ns.ca/
- Check with the equipment manufacturer for other options.
- For computers that cannot be re-used, see Electronics below.
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Electronics
- For information on Electronics Waste Recycling Program, contact Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship www.acestewardship.ca or call
toll free 1-877-462-8907.
- See Computers above for re-use options.
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Fat, Oil & Grease
Used cooking oil and trap grease must be collected by a rendering service for recycling. Currently there are three cooking oil/grease recyclers who serve HRM:
- Rothsay Rendering (902) 893-2801
- BD Rae Waste Management (902) 452-8181
- BlueBio Green Solutions (902) 476-2063 www.bluebio.ca
The following companies provide services to clean grease traps:
- Atlantic Industrial Cleaners (902) 468-9011
- Night Hawk Maintenance (902) 384-3108
- Super Clean Services (902) 468-5660
- BlueBio Green Solutions (902) 476-2063 www.bluebio.ca
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Flower Pots & Trays
- Ask your garden supply centre if these items can be returned to them for for reuse.
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Furniture
Please call ahead to confirm items taken, as well as pick-up/drop-off details. Check with other local charities.
- Circle of Care Furniture Bank 463-9074
- Hand In Hand 477-7744
- Parker St Furniture Bank 453-2498
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore 405-3755
- Salvation Army 455-3196
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Green Cart Cleaning Services:
Call for fees and other details
865-7965
462-7468
435-5496
- Green Bin Cleaners
880-2816
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Inkjet Printer Cartridges & Laser or Toner Printer Cartridges:
- ACES drop off locations (cartridges currently in a printer being dropped off for recycling)
www.acestewardship.ca
1-877-462-8907
- HP Planet Partners Program
Return to Staples - only HP products
www.hp.com
1-800-340-2445
www.brother.ca
- Check the Yellow Pages under Computer Supplies & Accessories as several companies sell and refill cartridges.
- Check with the equipment manufacturer for other options.
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Mini Bin Suppliers:
Please note: Cracker boxes or other boxboard packaging (acceptable for composting), ice cream containers and coleslaw or plastic laundry pails are inexpensive and re-usable countertop mini-bin alternatives.
- Many retailers offer mini-bins for sale in their cleaning supply aisle. These stores include (but are not limited to): WalMart, Kent, Lee Valley, Home Depot & Canadian Tire.
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Paint:
www.ProductCare.org/NS
1-888-772-9772
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Plastics - Commercial or Industrial:
- Look in the Yellow Pages under Plastics or Recycling Services
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Reuse Centers (Buy and Sell):
Call ahead, some reuse building and other materials. Check the Yellow Pages under Second Hand Stores or Building Materials.
- Renovators Resource - 429-3889; 6040 Almon St, Halifax
- Restore - Habitat for Humanity - 405-3755;
Unit U 121 Ilsley Ave., Burnside
- www.habitat.org
- Accept donations of WORKING appliances, building material such as cabinets, electrical supplies, roofing materials, flooring (no used carpets), furniture and shelving
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Scrap Metal:
- Check the Yellow Pages under Scrap Metals
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Sods, Rocks & Fill
Call ahead for material accepted and fees.
31 Cono Dr, Dartmouth
http://conradbros.com/
435-3233
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Special Clean-outs
- Many waste handling companies offer extra services for residents requiring clean-out of material. Fees vary depending on the services, material type and quantity.
- Check the Yellow Pages under 'Garbage Collection' for companies that offer junk removal, basement/garage cleaning, estate clear-outs
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Signs for Recycling Programs:
These signs are free for public use. Additional signs can be found at www.PutWasteInItsPlace.com.
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Tires:
- Passenger or small truck tires (up to 4) can be brought back to any tire retail centre free of charge. For more information on tire disposal, please call 1-877-313-RRFB (7732) or visit www.PutWasteInItsPlace.com.
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Used Motor Oil:
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Web sites:
Free, Local Classifieds
Giving & receiving free things locally
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