Waste Information
County Waste Information
SPRING CLEANUP - ON YOUR REGULAR COLLECTION DAY BETWEEN APRIL 9 TO 19, 2024.
FALL CLEANUP - ON YOU REGULAR COLLECTION DAY BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 10 TO 20, 2024
Click here to see the Cleanup Guidelines
Holiday Collection Schedule:
Easter
Alternate collection day for Good Friday is on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Waste collection on March 29, 2024 will be cancelled,
Christmas
Alternate collection for Christmas Day is on Monday, December 23, 2024. Waste collection on December 25, 2024, will be cancelled.
Alternate collection for Boxing Day is on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Waste collection on December 26, 2024 will be cancelled.
Alternate collection for New Year's Day is on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Waste collection on January 1, 2025, will be cancelled.
2024 Valley Waste-Resource Management Calendar – 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, sorting and collection within the Municipality, contact Valley Waste Resource Management at info@vwrm.com or call the Hotline on 1-877-927-8300 (902-679-1325).
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. Waste must be place curbside prior to 6am on the day of your collection.
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, construction, icy road conditions 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
Printable Reference Material
Compost Cart Tips and Tricks Click Here
Holiday Sorting Guide Click Here