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How to sort recycling, garbage and compost in Nova Scotia
A practical guide to recycling, garbage, compost and special drop-offs.
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Waste, Recycling & Reuse
Preparing for collection day? Start with the household sorting guide. For a bigger clearout, choose the guide that matches the items you need to deal with.
For everyday collection
More detail on the two streams that often cause confusion.
What goes in Nova Scotia’s blue recycling bags?
Separate paper from containers and check the details that make a package ready for recycling.
Read the guide →What goes in the green cart? An Annapolis Valley guide
A practical kitchen routine, approved liners and the local compost rules to check before collection.
Read the guide →For clearouts and special items
Plan donations, separate unusual items and prepare for a drop-off trip.
How to prepare for a waste-facility trip in the Annapolis Valley
Sort before loading, check the right destination and arrive ready to unload.
Read the guide →Donate, reuse or recycle? Planning a house cleanout in Nova Scotia
Keep useful belongings in use and confirm donation plans before you load.
Read the guide →Batteries, electronics and paint: disposal routes in Nova Scotia
Find the right program for items that need more than an ordinary recycling or garbage bag.
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