Service Updates

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Natal Day - August 3rd, 2026

Please be advised there will be no garbage, organics, or recyclables collection services on Natal Day, Monday August 3, 2026. Collection Services for that day will be provided Saturday August 1, 2026. 

Otter Lake Waste Facility 

CLOSED Monday August 3

OPEN Saturday August 1 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Municipal Recycling Facility 

CLOSED Monday August 3

OPEN Saturday August 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Household Special Waste (HSW) Depot 

CLOSED Saturday August 1

OPEN Saturday July 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

Image with information on collection changes for Natal Day. Information is same as above

Drop-off options for garbage and recycling:

Garbage

Residents may take garbage to the Otter Lake Waste FacilityExit 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.