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Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Waste Sector

 

Commercial and Institutional Businesses

Commercial and Institutional business are required to maintain a waste management plan that identifies all types of waste being generated. How the waste will be disposed of or recycled must also be identified within the plan.

Commercial and Institutional businesses are required to maintain a written litter management plan to clearly identify how litter will be contained.

Waste disposal fees were introduced April 1st, 2004 to offset the cost of waste management. It will be necessary to include a waste management plan with construction projects requiring a building permit.

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Keeping You Informed:

 

Making the Switch from Colored Garbage Bags to Clear Bags for Garbage:

CBRM Clear Bags commercial.pdf (563 KB)

Please contact our Solid Waste Management Hotline at 567-1337

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Electronics Recycling in Nova Scotia

Beginning February 1, 2008, Nova Scotians will be able to recycle unwanted computers, monitors, printers, and televisions responsibly. Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES) has established a network of Drop-off Centres where residents and businesses can return select electronic products for recycling.

The ACES Program will divert electronics waste from our landfills and protect our environment. This Program will further Nova Scotia's reputation as a leader in recycling and waste diversion. For more information visit ACES

Download information on Electronics Recycling (578KB)

Click here  sort guide 2011.pdf to download a printable copy of the sorting sheet.

CBRM Solid Waste Resource Management By-Law (211KB).

Illegal Dumping is Everyone's Problem

To those who enjoy nature, there is nothing more distressing than seeing an otherwise beautiful landscape spoiled by illegally dumped trash.

Abandoned piles of household garbage or yard waste, discarded appliances, old barrels, used tires and demolition debris can threaten the health of humans, wildlife and the environment.

Disease can be transmitted from rats, mosquitoes and other pests in the area. Harmful chemicals and other materials can contaminate water for people and wildlife.

If you see illegal dumping, please contact:

your local Nova Scotia Environment Office or the after hours Environmental Emergency Number at:

1-800-565-1633. Nova Scotia Environment, 295 Charlotte Street, Sydney, N.S. (902) 563-2100

Nova Scotia Department of Environment

Your Bylaw Enforcement Division of the CBRM 563-5202 or the Solid Waste Management Hotline at 567-1337.

Please do your part by not turning a blind eye to illegal dumping.