Public Drop Off Bins
Customers must drive over the weigh scales first before dropping off waste.The scale operator directs customers to a bin or drop off location. The site accepts most residential, commercial and constuction and demolition wastes.
Household wastes such as recyclables (blue bags), paper, cardboard, organics and garbage are dropped off in labelled bins. Read the Recycling Guide.
Construction and demolition wastes can be dropped off in labelled bins. Tipping fees are charged according to waste type. Debit and cash payments are accepted.
Staff assist customers, answer questions and provide waste sorting brochures. Call (902) 543-2991 with questions or to set up a commercial account.
NEW: Battery Recycling Program
Recycling batteries keeps harmful chemicals out of the environment, prevents waste facility fires and ensures they are made into new batteries.
Accepted Products:
- A, AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt batteries
- Button and coin batteries (used in hearing aids, watches, musical greeting cards)
- Rechargeable battery packs from power tools (under 5 kgs)
- E-bike and E-scooter batteries
Products Not Accepted:
- Batteries over 5 kgs (including car and forklift batteries). Lead car batteries are accepted from residents at the household hazardous waste depot.
How to Recycle:
- Collect - store in a glass or plastic container.
- Protect - tape off the terminals of all lithium, rechargeable and alkaline batteries over 9V and all button/coin batteries.
- Deliver - take to an approved drop off location (at least every 3 months to avoid corrosion).
The waste site at 908 Mullock Road, Whynott’s Settlement accepts batteries. Visit https://recyclemybattery.ca/
Important safety information: damaged, corroded and leaking batteries require special handling. Visit https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/battery-safety/.
Recyclable batteries will no longer be accepted during curbside collection after January 1, 2025.
NEW: Light Recycling Program
Lights are accepted free of charge from residents and businesses, regardless of the brand. The program accepts intact (whole) units and does not accept lamps that have been crushed on purpose.
Accepted Products:
- Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
- Fluorescent tubes (straight, curved, U, circular, square, etc.)
- High-intensity discharge (HIDs) and special purpose bulbs
- Incandescent and halogen bulbs
- Miniature bulbs
- Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
- Ultra High Performance (UHP) (replacement projector lamps)
- UV and germicidal bulbs
Products Not Accepted:
- Ballasts and light fixtures
- Lamps integrated into products that are not intended for easily removal or replacement by end users
- String lights (Christmas lights)
The waste site accepts lights at 908 Mullock Road, Whynott’s Settlement. Visit https://www.productcare.org/products/lights/nova-scotia/ for more information.
Businesses with high quantities of lights to dispose of may arrange for on-site pick up, visit https://www.productcare.org/products/lights/nova-scotia/commercial-volumes/.
Recyclable lights will no longer be accepted during curbside collection after January 1, 2025.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot: residents within the District of Lunenburg, Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay can drop off residential hazardous wastes for safe disposal.
Electronics Recycling
Residents and businesses can drop off electronics free of charge during regular hours of operation. Items such as TVs, stereos, microwaves and computers are accepted as part of the provincial recycling stewardship program.
Fridge & Freezer Recycling
Drop off fridges, freezers, water coolers and dehumidifiers free of charge. The Recycling Centre will drain the gases from these applainces free of charge then recycle them. Find out more about the Efficiency NS Appliance Retirement Program for fridges and freezers. These items cannot be collected at the curb unless drained and displaying a refrigerant-free sticker.
Glycol & Oil Recycling Program
Drop these items off for free, at the Community Recycling Centre: used oil, glycol (antifreeze), oil filters, oil, glycol and diesel exhaust fluid containers of 50 litres or less (including containers for automotive parts cleaners and aerosol lubricants). These items were banned from landfill in 2020.
Questions, call 1-833-222-8662 or visit the Atlantic Used Oil Management Association (UOMA) website: https://ns.uoma-atlantic.com/en/home. Garages: get on-site collection, call 1-833-222-8662 or visit the UOMA website.
Antifreeze and oil jugs will still be accepted in the blue bag, with caps on).
Bulk Compost Sales
Class A compost sold by the tote, half yard and full cubic yard. Compost is lab-tested and can be used as a soil amendment for vegetable gardens, flower beds, lawns and shrubs. Compost is available while quantities last. Call (902) 543-2991 to check availability. Pricing information.
Bulk Mulch Sales
Natural mulch is available for sale to residents and businesses. The mulch has been produced on-site from clean brush. Mulch is available on a first-come, first served basis. A limited quantity is available. For more information, call (902) 543-2991 to check availability. Pricing Information.
