Garbage, recycling, & green cart

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Biweekly Recyclables Collection for all Communities

Effective July 2, 2021, biweekly recyclables collection commences in all communities

Waste Collection Day Changes

Portion of Bedford, Hammonds Plains, Halifax Peninsula & Halifax Armdale

Sign up for a community litter clean-up

The Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up is Nova Scotia’s largest volunteer-driven community clean-up program.

Green Cart Maintenance Tips

Learn how to reduce green cart pests and odours!

Get a waste collection calendar customized for your address

Print the biweekly waste collection schedule (PDF)

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Garbage & recycling for businesses

Signs and resources to set up a business recycling program!

Wasteless

Making simple changes to our everyday habits makes a huge impact.

Recycle right

Paper must be placed in a separate bag from plastic and metal recyclables.