Wheeled green carts are provided for the storage and collection of organic waste such as food scraps, yard waste and soiled paper. Mini bins, paper bags and clear plastic bags are not acceptable for curbside collection. A cart must be used.
Carts issued by the municipalities have been tested on the cart lifting equipment and will not slip off while being emptied during curbside collection. This ensures driver safety. Carts purchased from retail stores are not accepted.
Remember: Cool wood ashes from your stove for 4 weeks before putting in your cart. Wet them down and check for hot spots! Hot ashes can cause fires.
Read about what goes in your green cart.
Get A Green Cart:
District of Lunenburg: GE Environmental at 1-855-530-3324
Residents that have long driveways or live on an island can get a backyard composter instead of a green cart. Residents that live on a private road, have a long driveway or live on an island must separate their organics from garbage and recycle too.
Town of Bridgewater: 902-543-4651
Town of Mahone Bay: 902-624-8327
Mini Bins for Organics Storage in the Kitchen
Many local hardware stores sell mini bins for collecting food waste in the kitchen. A sealed container of almost any type can also work (ie. bucket, ice cream container).
Friendly Reminder: Plastic-type compostable bags, oxo-biodegradable and biodegradeable bags are no longer be permitted for use in green carts collected at the curb or accepted in organics loads delivered to the Recycling Centre. Paper alternatives may be used if you choose to use line your cart or mini bin:
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