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Our goal: to provide effective and sustainable waste management in West Hants that promotes both an economically and environmentally viable community, now and for future generations. 

WHRM aknowleges that we, our contracted collectors, and the facilities we use all have a very important role to play in effective, sustainable waste management. Here, we want to highlight that the success we strive for begins at an individual level, with each of our daily actions.

This section of our website is an educational tool to empower you - the individual - to make informed decisions that will help us foster a more sustainable future; one that involves less waste! 

 

 

WHRM celebrates International Compost Awareness Week!


Attention West Hants residents! We are excited to announce that Council has declared the first full week of May, this year and every year following, as “International Compost Awareness Week”!

This global education initiative celebrates the many benefits of composting, including reducing waste, improving soil health, and mitigating climate change.

This year's theme, "For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food...Compost," highlights the importance of compost as a sustainable source of fertilizer. Through composting, we can turn organic waste into a valuable resource that enriches the soil, promotes biodiversity, and supports the growth of healthy food.


Refrigerant Appliance Disposal 

This includes appliances that contain CFCs (freon), including but not limited to:

  • fridges 
  • freezers
  • air conditioners
  • dehumidifiers
  • water coolers

Because of the hazardous chemicals they contain, these items fall under the 'Household Hazardous Waste' (HHW) category, and some extra steps will be required. 

 

Annual Special Collection Event: Bulky Metal 

 
Metal Collection is an annual "special collection" event that occurs each spring.  


2024 dates: June 10 - 21

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. 


Now, learn HOW! 

 

 

Be bear-ready this spring with the following tips & resources! 


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."

No plastic bags in green cart FINALNote: 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!