Garbage & recycling — Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste Management Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Container or bag limit: Max 6 residual waste bags, 6 recyclable bags per dwelling unit; compostables require Town-approved wheeled cart. Accepted or banned: Landfill banned: beverage containers, newsprint, tires, cardboard, paint, organics, electronics. Burning banned except brush/wood.
Solid Waste Management Bylaw
adopted bylaw
sorting required
yes
s. 4.1
container or bag limit
Max 6 residual waste bags, 6 recyclable bags per dwelling unit; compostables require Town-approved wheeled cart.
Town of Port Hawkesbury bylaw regulating source separation, blue-bag residual waste, recyclables placement, collection times, and container limits; repeals and replaces 2006 solid waste bylaw.