Line Your Kitchen Bin with Newspaper--Food Waste Slides Out Easily.

Line Your Kitchen Bin with Newspaper--Food Waste Slides Out Easily.

Empty and Rinse Your Blue Bag Recyclables. Paper Goes in a Separate Bag.

Empty and Rinse Your Blue Bag Recyclables. Paper Goes in a Separate Bag.

Questions About the App? Call (902) 543-2991

Questions About the App? Call (902) 543-2991

Illegal dumpers can face a fine up to $1,272.50

Illegal dumpers can face a fine up to $1,272.50

Paper Liners Are the Best Option If You Line Your Green Cart--Try a Leaf & Yard Waste Bag.

Paper Liners Are the Best Option If You Line Your Green Cart--Try a Leaf & Yard Waste Bag.

R6 RecyclesNever miss a collection day or cancellation again! Sign up for waste collection notifications or service alerts with the new online Collection Calendar tool. Sort your garbage, organics and recyclables properly using the 'What Goes Where?' tool!

 

2021 Christmas Tree Collection

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Natural Christmas trees will be collected on these dates:

Municipality of Lunenburg January 11 - 22     Pick up on your regular collection day.

Town of Bridgewater January 11 - 15     Pick up on your regular collection day.

Town of Mahone Bay January 11 Entire Town collected. 


Remove decorations and place curbside by 7 am in the Municipality and 8 am in the Towns. Artificial trees collected as bi-weekly bulky landfill items; break down and bundle for pick up. Questions? Call (902) 543-2991 or visit www.communityrecycling.ca.

Winter Green Cart Tips

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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.