Region 6 Solid Waste Management

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

Back-to-school cleanout! 🎒 What Goes Where Wednesday?You are getting last year's bookbag ready for tomorrow and find the...
09/02/2026

Back-to-school cleanout! 🎒 What Goes Where Wednesday?

You are getting last year's bookbag ready for tomorrow and find these 5 things in your child’s backpack:

✏️ Broken pencil
🖍️ Dried-out marker
📓 Old notebook
🥤 Empty reusable water bottle
🍎 Apple core

What Goes Where? How many can you sort correctly? Put your answers in the comments below 👇

WOW 😮 It's back-to-school time already! Here are some tips on how to make it waste-free ♻
09/01/2026

WOW 😮 It's back-to-school time already!

Here are some tips on how to make it waste-free ♻

09/01/2026

REMINDER: There will be no waste collection services on Labour Day, Monday September 7th. Instead, collections will occur on Saturday, September 5th.

Collection Area/Waste Stream:
Monday, AREA 1 - Garbage
Monday, AREA 2 - Recycling & Organics

If you experience issues with your alternate collection date (i.e. a missed stop, delays, etc.), please call the GFL dispatch number for assistance at (902) 468-9111.

Did you know? Residents can sign up to receive notifications regarding holiday collections on the R6RECYCLES app! Visit https://westhants.ca/waste-app.html

For more information about waste services in West Hants, browse the waste management section of our website here: https://westhants.ca/waste-and-recycling.html

08/31/2026

Every piece of litter has a destination; make sure it's the right one.

Let’s Talk Privacy Bags in Region 6 🛍️Privacy bags are here to help you discreetly dispose of certain personal items .✔️...
08/31/2026

Let’s Talk Privacy Bags in Region 6 🛍️

Privacy bags are here to help you discreetly dispose of certain personal items .

✔️ What Privacy Bags Are For:
• Bathroom waste (tissues, wipes, hygiene products)
• Medical waste that can go in regular garbage (bandages, dressings, incontinence products)
• Personal garbage items you prefer not to be visible at the curb

❌ What They’re Not For:
• Hiding recyclables or compostables
• Tossing in items just to avoid sorting

Using privacy bags correctly helps keep our recycling system strong, reduces contamination, and keeps valuable materials out of the landfill. ♻️💙

As a reminder, privacy bags may be rejected if not sorted correctly.

Calling all residents in the Municipality of Chester - the Talking Trash Tour is coming your way!!September 16th at 6 p...
08/31/2026

Calling all residents in the Municipality of Chester - the Talking Trash Tour is coming your way!!

September 16th at 6 pm in Hubbards

Hope to see you there!

Do you have some old bicycle tires lying around? Thanks to Divert NS, they can be recycled through their Bicycle Tire R...
08/29/2026

Do you have some old bicycle tires lying around?

Thanks to Divert NS, they can be recycled through their Bicycle Tire Recycling Program.

Drop off tires at participating bicycle retailers & repair shops across the province.

To find a drop off location near you, please visit: divertns.ca/bicycletires

Frequently Asked Friday ❓Leftover paint, empty paint cans and paint aerosol cans can be taken to participating Enviro-De...
08/28/2026

Frequently Asked Friday ❓

Leftover paint, empty paint cans and paint aerosol cans can be taken to participating Enviro-Depots, for FREE!

✅Keep the paint in its original container with the label
✅Do not mix different types of paint together
✅ Ensure the lid is secure on cans with leftover paint

Acceptable items include:
♻ Interior & exterior paints (latex, acrylic, oil-based, enamel)
♻ Primers, undercoats and block fillers
♻ Stains, varnishes, shellacs, and deck coatings
♻ Paint aerosols and spray paint

For more information and to find a depot near you, please visit: www.productcare.org

QUICK QUESTION 👇Which one of these items doesn't belong in your compost cart?Options:A. Paper towelB. Coffee cupC. Crac...
08/28/2026

QUICK QUESTION 👇

Which one of these items doesn't belong in your compost cart?

Options:

A. Paper towel
B. Coffee cup
C. Cracker box

Put your answer in the comments below.⬇

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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