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As part of HRM's solid waste resource management system, blue bag recyclables, fibre recyclables and organic material are unacceptable for landfill disposal. Therefore, a source separation program for these materials is required at all commercial properties in HRM as per By-Law S-600 (PDF).
Property owners are asked to contact their waste hauler to review collection services to include separate collection of:
- Paper recyclables
- Blue bag recyclables
- Organic material (green carts)
- Cardboard
- Garbage
A list of haulers can be found under Garbage Collection and Recycling Services in the Yellow Pages.
Quick Reference Guides
Check these guides (pdf) for all the basic information property managers and landlords need to set up a proper solid waste program.
Information for Restaurant Owners & Managers
Information for Business Owners & Managers
Information for Apartment Building Owners & Managers
Waste Sorting Guides
Businesses & Restaurants (pdf)
Apartment Buildings (over 6 units) (pdf)
Signage Requirements
Signs are required to be posted to give staff, tenants or visitors instructions for proper sorting.
The following signs (in pdf format) can be downloaded and printed:
In cases where apartment buildings have a garbage chute, a sign must be posted telling residents where to find bins for recycling and organics collection.
C&D Debris
Construction, Demolition and Renovation (C&D) debris such as lumber, old roofing, gyproc, concrete, etc. must be brought to a C&D processing facility. C&D debris cannot be mixed with regular garbage.
Check our section on Construction & Demolition Material for more information.
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:
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
Where to Buy Recycling Containers
Your hauler will typically provide bins for the outside of your building in accordance with the type of equipment they use.
If you are looking to buy compost bins or recycling containers, check the RRFB Nova Scotia Resource list for other container suppliers. Many local retailers also carry a selection of containers to choose from, depending on your need.
Please note: Cracker boxes or other box board packaging (acceptable for composting), ice cream containers and coleslaw or plastic laundry pails are inexpensive and re-usable counter top mini-bin alternatives.
Other Resources
A partial list of Other Recycling Programs is found on our website. It includes disposal options for items such as electronics, paint, tires, rechargeable batteries, inkjet printer cartridges, etc.
Education & Training: HRM Solid Waste Resources staff is available to provide guidance and advice on how to set up an effective source separation program. We also have a variety of brochures, educational pamphlets and signage.
The Eco-Efficiency Centre has many fact sheets on recycling options and program set up information.
Sorting It Out : A Guide to Waste Reduction, Recycling & Composting in Quick Service Restaurants. Prepared by RRFB Nova Scotia.
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