Last updated: August 25, 2026
Labour Day - September 7th, 2026
Please be advised there will be no garbage, organics, or recyclables collection services on Labour Day, Monday September 7, 2026. Collection Services for that day will be provided Saturday September 5, 2026.
Otter Lake Waste Facility
- CLOSED Monday September 7
- OPEN Saturday September 5 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Recycling Facility
- CLOSED Monday September 7
- OPEN Saturday September 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Household Special Waste (HSW) Depot
- CLOSED Saturday September 5
- OPEN Saturday August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-off options for garbage and recycling:
Garbage
Residents may take garbage to the Otter Lake Waste Facility. Exit 3 off Highway 103
All loads for delivery to a waste facility MUST be securely tarped. Fees apply.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday (residential drop-off area only): 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recycling
Residents may take recycling to the Materials Recycling Facility
20 Horseshoe Lake Drive, Bayer's Lake Park, Halifax
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Public drop off bins for paper and blue bag material are available during operating hours.
If you require a new green cart please call 311.