Minimum tipping fees are applied to billable wastes weighing 1 - 60 kilograms (140 lbs). Incremental costs are applied for every 10 kgs of waste in excess of 60 kgs. Stop at the weigh scale house when you arrive at the site.

Cash and Debit are accepted. To set up a customer account, call (902) 543-2991.

Fees Effective April 1, 2023:

Wastes

Inside Fee (see below)

Outside Fee (see below)

Blue Bag Recyclables, Cardboard & Paper 

$0.00

$317.75/ tonne

Min. Fee $19.07

Landfill Waste

$176.50/ tonne     

Min. Fee $10.59

$206.00/ tonne   

Min. Fee $12.36

Organic Waste

$104.00/ tonne   

Min. Fee $6.24

$150.25/ tonne   

Min. Fee $9.02

Mixed Construction and Demolition Waste
asphalt shingles, wood, aggregate & metal

List of Accepted Items

$120.25/ tonne   

Min. Fee $7.22

$171.75/ tonne   

Min. Fee $10.31

Untreated Wood

$44.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $2.64

$93.50/ tonne     

Min. Fee $5.61

Treated Wood (Painted, Stained, Plywood)

$96.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $5.76

$150.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $9.00

Pressure-Treated Wood*

$176.50/ tonne   

Min. Fee $10.59

$206.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $12.36

Oversized Wood

$216.25/ tonne   

Min. Fee $12.98

$263.25/ tonne     

Min. Fee $15.80

Asphalt Shingles

 

 

Drywall

$78.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $4.68

 

$104.00/ tonne   

Min. Fee $6.24

 $130.00/ tonne     

Min. Fee $7.80

 

$137.50/ tonne     

Min. Fee $8.25

Scrap Metal

Includes metal scraps, furniture, tire rims and appliances.

Freon removed free of charge from fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers

and water coolers. 

 

Electronics

Accepted Electronics

 

Used Fishing Gear: 

  • Fishing rope (no buoys)
  • Netting
  • Wire & PVC-coated mesh lobster traps (traps do not have to be dismantled)

$0.00

 

 

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.00

 $0.00

 

 

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.00

Septage Waste Generated Inside Agreement Area

  • Licensed Haulers Only

$36.50/ tonne

$46.40/ tonne

Inside Fees apply to all commerical and residential wastes from inside the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and the Towns of Bridgewater and Mahone Bay. 

Outside Fees apply to all commerical and residential wastes from outside the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and the Towns of Bridgewater and Mahone Bay (ie. Region of Queens, Municipality of Chester, Town of Lunenburg).

Clean/ Untreated Wood Includes: Limbs, branches, brush, trees, unstained and unpainted wood, wood pellets, wood frames, structural wood, treated wood 

Treated Wood Includes: Wood manufactured with glue, pressure-treated wood (until April 1, 2023), painted or stained wood, chipboard, OSB painted or unpainted, laminated wood or flooring, plywood painted or unpainted.

*Pressure-Treated Wood is a new category starting April 1, 2023. The Province of NS has announced changes to construction and demolition waste management in order to reduce environmental impacts created while managing pressure-treated wood . Pressure-treated wood must now be landfilled. Tipping fees have been adjusted to address the new disposal requirements. 

Questions? (902) 543-2991.

 

Compost

May 24, 2023:

We would like to thank you for supporting sustainability in Lunenburg County. 

Due to high demand, the spring supply of compost has been fully sold. Compost will again be available for sale in the fall.

An update will be provided here when it becomes available. For more information, call (902) 543-2991.

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Bulk Pricing (Effective April 1, 2023)

 

$10.00 per half cubic yard

$16.00 26 - 100 Cubic Yards

$20.00 1 - 25 Cubic Yards

$11.00 100+ Cubic Yards
Totes (40 lbs bags of compost)  

$6.00 per tote

$4.00 per refill, when reusing tote

Compost is tested and can be used as a soil amendment for vegetable gardens, flower beds, lawns and shrubs.

 

SECURING YOUR WASTE WHILE DRIVING

Failure to secure your load can cause traffic accidents, flat tires and roadside litter. Here are some tips: 

  • Ensure waste cannot move or shift during transport or sudden stops. Push and pull restrained wastes to test for movement before transport. 
  • When tarps and netting are used, ensure loose items such as small pieces cannot escape around the sides or through gaps in trailer walls.
  • Wrap loads of asphalt shingles and drywall with a tarp on top, underneath and surrounding the sides. This contains nails and screws, preventing them from falling off during transport.
  • Netting and tie downs are useful for restraining branches.
  • Always monitor your load while driving.