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Refrigerant Appliance Disposal
This includes appliances that contain CFCs (freon), including but not limited to:
- fridges
- freezers
- air conditioners
- dehumidifiers
- water coolers
Special Collections: Metal
Metal Collection is an annual "special collection" event that occurs each spring.
2026 dates: June 8th - 19th
- Area 1: June 8th - 11th
- Area 2: June 15th - 18th
- Area 3 & 4: June 19th
Your metal items will be collected on the same day as your regular bi-weekly organics & recycling collection.
Plan a Community Litter Clean-up!
Hosting a litter clean-up is a great way to get involved in your community.
Keeping Bears Away
Be bear-ready this spring with the following tips & resources!
Mini-Bin Tips
Composting 101: Using a Mini-Bin in Your Home
Unless you don't mind running out to the green bin every time you peel a banana, blow your nose, or make a cup of tea, you'll need to find a way to collect compostable items in your home until you're ready to take them out. We like to refer to these compost collection containers as "mini-bins."
Note: West Hants does not allow the disposal of any plastic compost bags in the green cart, as they present several issues for collectors, compost facility workers, and those who buy and use the end product. THIS INCLUDES bags labelled "biodegradable." We understand this may be an inconvenience to some residents, so we thank you for your understanding and cooperation. To give you a better composting experience, we've provided multiple alternatives to using plastic catchment bags, along with other tips and tricks for maintaining a clean, odourless mini-bin!
Solid-coloured bags are restricted
Friendly reminder
West Hants Regional Municipality
Clear Bags Only: No black bags (or other solid-coloured bags) are permitted for curbside collection.
For Garbage waste, ONE(1) small solid-coloured 'privacy bag' can be placed inside each clear garbage bag (i.e. kitchen-catcher, grocery bag, etc.).
No 'privacy bag' is permitted for Recycling waste -- Garbage only.
Proper cardboard disposal in WHRM
Cardboard that cannot fit securely into a tied bag must be bundled with twine, rope or tape into convenient bundles. The maximum size for these bundles is 1ft x 2ft x 3ft. For more information on your curbside bag & bundle limits, visit Waste Management.
Stay up-to-date with collection services, anytime!
Go to Waste App.
If you are experiencing collection issues but no alerts have been posted, there may be another issue. Please browse the article"Why wasn't my waste Collected?" and call GFL dispatch at 902-468-9111 for more information.
Read more: Stay up-to-date with collection services, anytime!
