The District of the Municipality of West Hants

Update: Curbside Composting Program

The following infographics highlight our progress in the first 10 months of the curbside composting program in West Hants. Thank you for a job well done! 

  Items NOT Included in Roadside Collection

Important: These materials either pose a serious threat to collection and facility workers, or will cause detrimental effects on surrounding human and ecological populations if not disposed of properly. Do your part to make sure they end up where they belong! 

Why was my household waste not collected?

To find out why your waste may have been missed or rejected, click one of the following waste streams:

Green Cart
Recycling
Garbage
Bulky Item
Special Collection: Metal

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 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 ask 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!

Frozen Green Carts

Canadian winters present a challenge to residents using green carts all across the Country. Garbage collectors may be unable to empty out the contents of your bin if it's frozen to the inside. If this happens to you, please be patient, try out these tips, and wait for your next collection day. 

  Christmas Tree Drop-off Locations

 Drop your tree off at one of these locations before January 28th. If you miss the deadline, consider an alternative disposal method or bring it to the West Hants Landfill located in Cogmagun.