Waste Management Services

PLEASE NOTE THE 2021 WASTE GUIDE MAP IS INCORRECT. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO THE 2021 COLLECTION SCHEDULE. A CORRECTED GUIDE WILL BE IN THE MAIL SHORTLY.


Future Holiday Collection 

Waste collection on Dec 25 will be cancelled, the alternate collection day is Monday Dec 28, 2020.
Waste collection on January 1 will be cancelled, the alternate collection day is Monday Jan 4, 2021.

Recycle Coach App and Web Based Tool Click Here

Annapolis County Householder’s Sorting Guide/Collection Map Schedule – to view a printable PDF  Click Here

Interactive Waste Collection Map

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

Interactive Waste Map  Click Here

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.

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; 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)

Household Hazardous Waste

A product is considered Household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the following symbols poison, corrosive, flammable or explosive. HHW cannot be disposed of in your regular garbage, these items require special disposal. Some examples are:

• Propane tanks (large & small)
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Motor oil & other automotive fluids
• Pool chemicals
• Pesticides
• Batteries (rechargeable & non-rechargeable)
• Paints, stains, finish

Items can be taken to the Lawrencetown Transfer station for proper disposal located at 343 Elliot Rd.

Printable Reference Material

                 Compost Cart Tips and Tricks  Click Here

               Holiday Sorting Guide Click Here

Sorting Guide  Click Here