When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste By-Law (Antigonish County), verified 2026-09-27. Fee: Charged on municipal tax bill or invoice; facility tipping fees vary by material per policy. Container or bag limit: Compostables in wheeled cart; recyclables in blue tinted bags; residual in transparent bags; max 25 kg. Accepted or banned: Prohibited: hazardous waste, asbestos, septic waste, tires, dead animals, industrial waste, waste from outside Municipality.
Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste By-Law (Antigonish County)
adopted bylaw
sorting required
yes
s. 13(1)
container or bag limit
Compostables in wheeled cart; recyclables in blue tinted bags; residual in transparent bags; max 25 kg.
s. 17(1)(e), (f), (g)
accepted or banned
Prohibited: hazardous waste, asbestos, septic waste, tires, dead animals, industrial waste, waste from outside Municipality.
s. 18(1)
fee
Charged on municipal tax bill or invoice; facility tipping fees vary by material per policy.
s. 23; Policy
scout note
Governs collection and disposal of solid waste in Antigonish County; covers compostables, recyclables, and residual waste; defines backyard composting, contaminated soil, and construction/demolition debris; sets collection obligations.