When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Collection schedule: once every two (2) weeks commencing at 7:00 a.m. Container or bag limit: one (1) opaque plastic bag... into (1) clear bag for residual waste; green cart for organic. Accepted or banned: non-collectible waste includes combustible, pathogenic, hazardous, soil, C&D; prohibited from municipal collection.
Solid Waste By-law
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
once every two (2) weeks commencing at 7:00 a.m.
s. 16
sorting required
yes
s. 8; s. 10(a)
container or bag limit
one (1) opaque plastic bag... into (1) clear bag for residual waste; green cart for organic
s. 6(a); s. 3
accepted or banned
non-collectible waste includes combustible, pathogenic, hazardous, soil, C&D; prohibited from municipal collection
s. 2(p); s. 14
scout note
Town of Shelburne solid waste by-law governing garbage and recycling collection requirements for residents.