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Region 6 Solid Waste Management Region 6 serves the Solid Waste Resources and Outreach needs for Municipalities along the South Shore

The Best Waste Is the Waste We Never Create!🛍️ Reducing waste can start before you even bring something home. A few simp...
10/22/2026

The Best Waste Is the Waste We Never Create!

🛍️ Reducing waste can start before you even bring something home. A few simple shopping habits can help you save money and avoid unnecessary packaging.

💡 Try these tips:

- Make a shopping list and stick to it.
- Choose products with less packaging when possible.
- Buy only what you need, especially perishable foods.
- Choose durable items that can be used again and again.
- Before buying something new, ask yourself: Can I borrow it, buy it second-hand or use something I already own?

Buying less and choosing thoughtfully helps reduce waste before it starts!

💬 What's one thing you prefer to borrow or buy second-hand instead of buying new?

10/22/2026

Fast fashion has fueled a culture of waste, with clothing often designed for short-term use and quickly discarded as trends change.

Circular fashion is reshaping the way we think about clothing. Whether it's repairing and upcycling well-loved pieces, shopping second-hand, or investing in sustainably made apparel, these choices help reduce textile waste and extend the life of the clothes we wear.

Choosing durable, sustainably made garments helps keep textiles out of landfill and valuable resources in circulation.

Read the story here: https://divertns.ca/learn/waste-not-news/waste-not-want-not-shopping-responsibly-circular-economy

I am looking forward to Talking Trash tonight in New Ross! Hope you see you there!
10/21/2026

I am looking forward to Talking Trash tonight in New Ross! Hope you see you there!

♻️ What Goes Where Wednesday: Disposable Cups! 🥤Did you know that disposable cups can be recycled? But the best waste is...
10/21/2026

♻️ What Goes Where Wednesday: Disposable Cups! 🥤

Did you know that disposable cups can be recycled? But the best waste is the waste we never create! 🌎

As we celebrate Waste Reduction Week, we're challenging you to rethink your daily coffee, tea or drink routine.

💚 The best option? Skip the disposable cup altogether! Bring your own reusable travel mug or cup instead. It’s a simple switch that helps reduce waste, one drink at a time.

☕ Keep a reusable cup in your car, bag or at work so you're always ready!

This Waste Reduction Week, let's refuse single-use and choose reusable! 💚

Saturday was a BIG success for the Broad Cove Repair Cafe. I am so happy to have been part of this event. Happy Waste Re...
10/20/2026

Saturday was a BIG success for the Broad Cove Repair Cafe. I am so happy to have been part of this event. Happy Waste Reduction Week!!

It’s Waste Reduction Week! ♻️This week, we’re celebrating the many ways we can reduce waste and keep valuable resources ...
10/20/2026

It’s Waste Reduction Week! ♻️

This week, we’re celebrating the many ways we can reduce waste and keep valuable resources in use for longer.

By swapping, sharing, thrifting, and repairing, we can extend the life of what we already have, reduce waste going to landfill, and support a more circular economy.

Visit Divert NS for more ways to get started: https://divertns.ca/wrw

10/19/2026

Fall Clean-Up Collection Days are coming soon!

Every once in a while, you just need to purge your home of unneeded items! In the Spring and Fall, we pick up those items that are just too big for normal collection … and coming soon, Fall Clean-Up time will be here!

*** Collection occurs on the same day as your normal garbage pickup during the weeks of Oct. 19 - 23 & Oct. 26 – 30 ***

Generally, items acceptable for pick-up are over-sized items and items not regularly collected on your regular collection day. Bulky items are acceptable if they do not exceed 45 kilograms in weight (150 lbs) or 2 meters (6 feet) in any dimension.

* Items that will NOT be collected are
~ Leaf and Yard Waste (Leaf and yard waste will be collected on your regular collection day between November 2 and November 13)
~ Household Hazardous Waste
~ Building Demolition Waste
~ Paint Cans
~ Aerosol spray paint cans
~ Propane Tanks
~ Electronics (Computers, TVs, etc.)
~ Tires

Wood is acceptable and must be bundled and not exceed 45 kilograms or 2 meters in any dimension.

Reminder
• Bags of garbage are to be a ratio of 5 clear bags to 1 back garbage bag
• Maximum total size to place for collection is 3 yards

Learn more at https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/works/waste-management/, or download the R6Recycles app wherever you get your apps, and get alerts for your collection day, and special collection days!

It’s Waste Reduction Week! ♻️This week, we’re celebrating the many ways we can reduce waste and keep valuable resources ...
10/19/2026

It’s Waste Reduction Week! ♻️

This week, we’re celebrating the many ways we can reduce waste and keep valuable resources in use for longer.

By swapping, sharing, thrifting and repairing, we can extend the life of the things we already have, reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and contribute to a more circular economy.

Discover simple ways to get started over at Divert NS : https://divertns.ca/wrw

Prize pack we are giving away today at the Broad Cove Repair Cafe, all items provided by Divert NS 😃
10/17/2026

Prize pack we are giving away today at the Broad Cove Repair Cafe, all items provided by Divert NS 😃

Address

45 School Street
Mahone Bay, NS

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19026241339

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