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Did You Know?
You can share all or some of the proceeds from your refundable bottles and containers with local charities.
Ask your Enviro Depot attendants which charities are looking for donations and then decide how much you'd like to donate.
List of local Enviro Depots and the charities accepting donations.
Spring Weight Restrictions & Waste Collection
Spring Weight Restrictions will take effect Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
Look for road restriction signs before putting your waste out for collection.
If your road is restricted, place your waste at nearest unrestricted public road by 7:00 am on collection day. Find out more about restricted roads, call Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal at (902) 543-4121.
Call the waste hotline at 1-855-530-3324 for details about whether waste collection trucks can travel your road and where to put your waste if you have to put it elsewhere for pick up.
Surplus Vehicle for Sale
The Municipal Joint Services Board is accepting bids for one surplus vehicle:
- 2008 Honda CRV, All Wheel Drive, 5 speed, automatic, 2.4 L, approximately 187,139 kms
The vehicle may be viewed by appointment, call (902) 543-2991. Bidders must fill out a Bid Form. Bidders must submit their offer in a sealed envelope, marked Tender 2021 - 01 on or before 3:00 pm on March 12, 2021.
Winter Green Cart Tips
Food waste in your green cart may freeze in winter, preventing the waste hauler from emptying it. Here are a few tips to keep scraps from sticking to the sides and bottom of your cart:
Put your cart out every green cart collection -- even when it isn't full. This will leave space if your cart can't be emptied next time due to contents freezing.
