Waste Management Services

General Waste Information

Garbage rules remain the same (Blue Bag 1 – paper & paper products; Blue Bag 2 – recyclables, cans, plastics, cartons, foam polystyrene products; 3 Clear Bags and 1 Black bag – all other garbage).  Please ensure your waste is sorted appropriately to avoid being left behind.

Waste Information

The Waste Collection map has been compiled based on the most recent information available, however, errors or omissions may occur.  To confirm collection days or for further information on waste disposal and collection within the Municipality, contact the County of Annapolis at waste@annapoliscounty.ca

Check Out our new Waste Collection Map Click Here

•  New Annapolis County compost carts are currently being delivered to residential properties, this process began September 24th and will take approximately 7 weeks to complete.
• The lid of some of the new carts is slightly warped, this is normal during shipping and will right itself over time.
• All waste should be placed roadside by 7 am on your regular collection day
• If you have not received your new compost cart, place all compost roadside in compostable bags on collection day
• Valley Waste Green carts will be emptied by waste collectors on your regular garbage day – once dumped don’t use it
• Leave Valley Waste green carts in a safe location at or near roadside for pick up by Valley Waste – once dumped don’t use it

Some Reasons Garbage Wasn’t Picked Up

Too many black bags; too many clear bags;  garbage out late to curb;  recyclables unclean;  paper and recyclables in same bag;  non-recyclables in clear bag;  non-compostables in compost receptacle;  materials frozen to ground/receptacle; cardboard not bundled properly;  bags too heavy (up to 15kg);  obstacles preventing pick up (snow, vehicles etc)

Cottage/Seasonal Community Bins

Cottage/Seasonal community bins are being replaced with temporary bins until a permanent solution is in place. 

 

Effective Thursday, September 13, 2018

Occurs the weeks of Sept 17-28^th during your regular pick up day, except Bridgetown is October 4, 2018

• Your Spring or Fall Clean–up will occur on one day only.
• In some Towns and Villages, Clean–up is on a different day and week than your regular collection.
• In all cases, normal waste-resource collection (recyclables, green carts and garbage) stays on the same schedule.
• All items must be roadside by 8:00 am on pick up day, and may not go out more than 7 days prior to the clean-up.

Refer to the map on the back cover of our calendar to determine your pick-up day. If you live in one of the Towns or the Village of New Minas your specific clean-up date is listed below. If you live in Zone A or Zone B then your pick-up will take place on your regular collection day during the period indicated.

Reminder: Any bagged items must be in clear transparent bags.

Items that will be picked up	Items that won’t be picked up
washer, dryer, stove fridge, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier – with CFC sticker furniture, mattress water tank, boiler carpet (rolled in 4ft lengths) construction waste (tied securely in bundles) Pine needles (in clear bags) Small auto parts (no fuel or fluids) Empty oil storage tank	NEW Electronics: televisions, computers, monitors, printers, audio & visual playback and recording systems, telephones etc. leaves and brush cardboard boxes large or heavy auto parts household hazardous waste, paint & motor oil propane cylinders automotive tires automotive batteries fridge, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier – without CFC sticker

August 30, 2018

COMPOST CART INFORMATION

 Please be advised that the County of Annapolis has ordered new compost carts.

 The compost carts are currently in production and we anticipate a quick delivery. 

 Please check the County website regularly for up to date information.

August 23, 2018

Curbside Pick Up Times

Please be advised to have your waste curbside by 7:00 am on your regularly scheduled pick up day.

Compost Storage Tip

Place compost in a compostable bag and store in a receptacle curbside.  The waste collectors will leave the receptacle behind.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

August 22, 2018
Please be advised the following bins were delivered to the following seasonal bin locations:

August 20, 2018

Valley Waste Green Bins are the responsibility of Valley Waste, it is our understanding that they will be picking up the Green Bins even if there is compost in them. (it is unknown when Valley Waste will be collecting the green bins)

County of Annapolis asks that you place your garbage and organics curbside on your regular scheduled collection day.  Garbage rules remain the same, organics to be placed in a biodegradable organic bag and placed curbside with garbage bags. 

County of Annapolis will be supplying plastic biodegradable compost bags and are available at our 3 County offices and community halls and centres as listed:

There will be no change in the Fall Clean up schedule.

August 20, 2018
The update I received today from EFR:

Thank you all for your patience.

Sincerely,


The Municipality of the County of Annapolis

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ANNAPOLIS COUNTY

Waste Collection in Annapolis County

Please be advised that waste collection services will continue to be picked up on the same day and bi-weekly schedule. 
THIS WILL NOT CHANGE.

Garbage rules will remain the same (Blue Bag 1 – Paper & Paper products; Blue Bag 2 – Recyclables, cans, plastics, cartons, foam polystyrene products; 3 Clear Bags & 1 Black bag – all other garbage)

Compost will need to be placed in a biodegradable compost bag and placed curbside on the day of your scheduled garbage pick-up. 
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE GREEN COMPOST CARTS AFTER AUGUST 17^TH.

The County of Annapolis is providing biodegradable compost bags for residents who wish to pick up from one of the county offices:

The County of Annapolis has contracted the services of EFR Environmental to ensure the County residents continue to receive the same valued service as in the past.

Your support for your fellow residents during this transition is greatly appreciated.

For regular updates please use one of the following:

Open Letter to Residents

Read Commonly Asked Question "What About My Waste"  Click Here

Our new “Waste Hotline” is now active 1-833-360-2454,
as well as the new dedicated email waste@annapoliscounty.ca

All inquiries regarding waste matters may now be referred to this phone or email

Notice

Please be advised, the waste hotline (1-833-360-2454) is presently experiencing a very high volume of calls. If your call is not being answered and/or you are unable to leave a message please try again later or email your inquiry to waste@annapoliscounty.ca. We are working diligently to answer and return all calls in a timely manner. Your patience is appreciated.

 

Calls will be answered between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. However, you are welcome to call the hotline after hours and leave a message. Your call will be returned as quickly as possible.

 

Again, we thank you for your patience and understanding.

Garbage Collection Communication

August 13, 2018

Open letter to the citizens of Annapolis County.

Dear Residents

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis, its Warden, and its council, would like to thank you for your patience in the current situation with garbage collection.  We particularly thank everyone who has contacted us to learn more about what has taken place.  Your questions are always welcome.

We understand and appreciate the concerns citizens have over the future of garbage collection and disposal in Annapolis County.

It is regrettable that our county has been placed in this situation, but we have taken proper measures to ensure garbage collection continues as usual.

We are also reviewing the circumstances that have led to the garbage collection dispute to protect our residents from similar disruptions in future.

The discussion on this matter is sensitive.  It relates to contract obligations that have been ignored, permitting contracts to be implemented without the opportunity for municipalities, including Annapolis County, to properly review or vote on those contracts. 

On behalf of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis Council,

Timothy Habinski

Warden for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis

August 1, 2018

Garbage Collection

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis’ residential garbage collection will continue as usual.

Decisions on contracts and budgets must be properly communicated and approved according to law. 

This responsibility is one the Municipality takes very seriously. It is a matter of public interest that public corporate bodies such as Valley Waste adhere to this standard. 

Services are important and must continue but through proper corporate decision-making when taxpayer's money is involved. 

This accountability is a foundation of Canadian democracy.

On July 26, 2018 the Municipality of the County of Annapolis received correspondence from Valley Region Solid Waste-Resource Management Authority.

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis (the County) has referred the matter to the RCMP in respect to correspondence the County received from Valley Region Solid Waste-Resource Management Authority (Valley Waste). The County will not be providing any further comment at this time.

Sincerely,

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis

August 2, 2018

Garbage collection

Valley Waste is aware a cheque was sent and received from The Municipality of the County of Annapolis to pay for garbage collection and disposal; comments that have been made in social media are not accurate. 

Any information provided about Annapolis County services that has not been approved by Annapolis County should be viewed as unreliable information.

It is a matter of public interest; Annapolis County assures garbage collection will continue as usual.

Sincerely,

The Municipality of the county of Annapolis

August 3, 2018

Garbage Collection Update.

Valley Waste is not a typical private company.  It is a municipal enterprise created by municipalities and its budget must be approved as described in the municipal agreement that created Valley Waste.  Valley Waste does not have approved budget, yet they are telling citizens the County of Annapolis owes them $700,000.00.  Valley Waste’s actions may force Annapolis County to increase taxes or cut services on its citizens, yet Valley Waste does not have the approved budget it would need to issue a bill. Annapolis County will not legitimize actions taken without authority.
 

The truth will come out.

Annapolis County has a significant investment in Valley Waste – approximately 21 percent.

Valley Waste does not provide garbage collection directly.  They contract out the service to private companies.  Those private companies who have approved contracts have the County of Annapolis’ full support.

Garbage collection will continue as usual

Sincerely,

The Municipality of the county of Annapolis

August 4, 2018

 

Garbage Collection Update.

The two documents verify the invoice from Valley Waste and the Cheque sent to Valley Waste (in trust).

Sincerely,

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis

 August 8, 2018

Garbage Collection

 

Your tax money has not been spent or lost in respect to garbage collection.  All monies are duly accounted for. 

The issue is Valley Waste does not have an approved budget, they are operating without an approved budget. 

Municipalities are not permitted to give money to a contract that does not have an approved budget.  The County of Annapolis is following this requirement. 

The County of Annapolis offered a Budget to Valley Waste and conditionally gave Valley Waste a cheque for services “in trust” subject to an approved budget.   The Valley Waste budget remains unapproved.

Sincerely,

The Municipality of the County of Annapolis