Recycling Program

Two-Stream Recycling

The Municipality now has a two-bag system for recycling. This will mean that residents will now be required to separate their recyclable containers and paper products into two separate blue bags before placing curbside for collection. In other words, moving forward all paper such as newspaper, flyers, cereal and cracker boxes, tissue boxes, magazines, frozen food boxes and paper towel rolls will belong in one blue bag, while recyclable containers such as all plastic bags, containers, glass, metal and tin cans will belong in a separate blue bag.

This is being implemented as the processing facility that accepts our recyclables is now requiring that paper be kept separate from other recyclables and we are preparing for once Nova Scotia moves to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in 2025.

Here are frequently asked questions that provides more information on the new system:  Frequently Asked Questions - Two-Stream Recycling Program

Beverage Containers

Beverage containers can be returned to the Enviro-Depot for a refund – 400 Oak Park Road, NS

Electronics

Computers, printers, monitors, computer components and televisions are banned from landfills. Your electronics can be dropped off at the Enviro Depot, at 400 Oak Park Road for disposal. 

Carton Recycling

Cartons are a type of packaging for food and beverage products you can purchase at the store. They are easy to recognize and are available in two types—shelf-stable (also known as an aseptic carton) and refrigerated (also known as a gable top carton). Cartons are mainly made from paper in the form of paperboard, as well as thin layers of polyethylene (plastic). The shelf stable ones have also a thin layer of aluminum.

Shelf-stable (aseptic) cartons

Shelf-stable cartons contain on average 74% paper, 22% polyethylene and 4% aluminum. Products in shelf-stable cartons include items such as juice, milk, soy and grain milk, soup and broth and wine.

Refrigerated (gable top) cartons

Refrigerated cartons contain about 80% paper and 20% polyethylene. Products in refrigerated cartons include items such as milk, juice, cream, egg substitutes, soy and grain milk.