When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste By-Law 18-02, verified 2026-09-27. Fee: part of the municipal residential property tax; or separate charge for non-taxable properties. Container or bag limit: not more than four (4) bags for residual waste; compost cart required for organics. Accepted or banned: Prohibited: hazardous waste, hospital and pharmaceutical waste, asbestos, septic waste, dead animals, tires.
Solid Waste By-Law 18-02
adopted bylaw
sorting required
yes
s. 3
container or bag limit
not more than four (4) bags for residual waste; compost cart required for organics
s. 8(3), s. 8(5)
accepted or banned
Prohibited: hazardous waste, hospital and pharmaceutical waste, asbestos, septic waste, dead animals, tires
s. 8(8)
fee
part of the municipal residential property tax; or separate charge for non-taxable properties
s. 10
scout note
Governs solid waste collection and disposal in the Municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Amended by By-Law 21-08.