HHW is waste material generated in our homes that poses a risk to health, safety, or the environment. HHW includes flammable or combustible products such as paint and solvents; reactive products such as pool chemicals; corrosive products such as cleaners; toxic products such as pesticides; products with heavy metals in them; and pharmaceuticals .
| Region |
Permanent Facility |
Special Instructions |
Contact Information |
| Region 1 |
Residential Household Special Waste depot located at Green Island Recycling, Sydport Industrial Park(for CBRM residents only). |
Open:Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:00 & the first Satuday of each month 8:00 to 4:00. |
Call Cape Breton's Recycling Hotline in CBRM, 567-1337
For services outside CBRM call 1-877-567-1337. |
| Region 2A |
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Residents call 902-232-2563 |
| Region 2B |
Pictou County Solid Waste Management Facility |
Wednesday: 8:00 - 4:00 Last Sat. of each month 8:00 - 12:00 |
Call Pictou County's Waste Reduction Hotline, 902-396-1495 |
| Region 3 |
Colchester County Cumberland County East Hants |
| Colchester County Residents call 902-895-4777
Cumberland County Residents Call toll free 1-888-711-5925 or 902-667-5141
East Hants Residents Call, 1-888-873-3332.
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| Region 4 |
Bayers Lake Industrial Park, Halifax |
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Call HRM's Corporate Call Centre for details on acceptable materials and hours of operation, 490-4000.
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| Region 5 |
Lawrencetown & Kentville Management Centres |
Both locations open: Monday to Friday 8-4 Saturday 8-12 |
Call the Valley Waste Hotline, 1-877-927-8300 or 902-679-1325 for details. |
| Region 6 |
6 permanent sites throughout the region |
most sites are open at least 5 days per week |
Call the Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator, 902-354-3709 for details.
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| Region 7 |
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Please hold HHW for annual event. |
Call Waste Check for details, 1-800-569-0039 or 742-1312
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