When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Chapter 203 - Solid Waste By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Collection schedule: Recyclables every 2 weeks; organics/residual alternating week; collection weekly. Container or bag limit: Max 8 bags (6 residual); Max 2 green carts; Max 1 non-transparent bag; Green cart required for organics. Accepted or banned: Banned: explosives, hazardous waste, tires, electronics (except annual). HHW to depot. No burning.
Chapter 203 - Solid Waste By-Law
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
Recyclables every 2 weeks; organics/residual alternating week; collection weekly
s. 5, 6, 7
sorting required
yes
s. 18, 19, 20
container or bag limit
Max 8 bags (6 residual); Max 2 green carts; Max 1 non-transparent bag; Green cart required for organics
s. 20, 34, 36, 37
accepted or banned
Banned: explosives, hazardous waste, tires, electronics (except annual). HHW to depot. No burning.
s. 4(u), 80, 98
scout note
Town of Bridgewater solid waste bylaw (replaces Chapter 127) governing collection and disposal of garbage, recyclables and other municipal solid waste within the town.