Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Curbside Collection Schedule

Your Garbage Day and Blue Bag Week schedule

Curbside Collection Information

The Solid Waste Department will post important curbside collection notices in the following section:

Curbside Collection Notices/Cancellations: To view click:  Collection Notices and Cancellations

 

To view CBRM's Waste Separation and Curbside Collection Guides, click the following links:

 

New Sort Guide (English)

New Sort Guide (French)

New Sort Guide (Hindi)

New Sort Guide (Manderian)

New Sort Guide (Ukraine)

 

 

 

Free Safe Sharps Drop-Off:   Monday, October 20, 2025 10am to 2pm

A free Safe Sharps Drop-Off will be held on Monday, October 20.  A solid waste staff member will be set up at the Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Department (Station 23) on 87 Reserve Street in Glace Bay from 10am to 2pm to accept needles, lancets, syringes, and other sharps from residents, businesses, or community groups.  This drop-off is free and will take place Rain or Shine.  For more information contact the Waste Management Hotline (902)567-1337.

 

 

Curbside Collection Updates

 

Curbside Collection Notice:  Saturday Collection Schedule Changing to Mondays

Attention to all residents who live in areas that have curbside collection on Saturdays: Your curbside collection day is changing from Saturdays to Mondays for Garbage, Blue Bags and Green Cart.

• The last scheduled Saturday collection day was Saturday, October 11, 2025.
• The NEW Monday Collection Schedule starts Monday, October 20, 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE:

Areas scheduled to have blue bag collection on Saturday, October 18 will have blue bag collection on Monday, October 27.  

Areas that received blue bag collection on Saturday October 11 will place their blue bags out for collection on Monday, October 20.

 

Solid Waste App Reminder if your Curbside Collection Day CHANGED from Saturday Collection to Monday Collection

Residents who use the notification feature in the Solid Waste App, whose collection day changed from Saturdays to Mondays are advised to update their collection notification reminder to reflect their new Monday collection schedule. 

Residents can do this by following the instructions provided to them by their selected notification method. This will stop their current notification reminders. Residents will then have to sign back up to set their new collection notification reminder to reflect the Monday Collection Schedule.  For more information, or if you require assistance, contact the Waste Management Hotline (902)567-1337.

 

 

Curbside Collection Notice for Tuesday, November 11, 2025:  Remembrance Day

There is NO curbside collection on Tuesday, November 11 as we honor and respect this important day.

• Extra garbage bags and green cart material will be collected on your areas next regularly scheduled collection day.
• Blue bags will be collected on your areas next regularly scheduled blue bag collection week.

 

Curbside Collection: Weather Reminder

 

If the weather forecast calls for unfavorable conditions and it is your collection day, you can choose to hold on to your materials until your area’s next regularly scheduled collection day.

• Extra garbage bags and green cart material will be collected on your area’s next regularly scheduled collection day.
• Blue bags will be collected on your area's next regularly scheduled blue bag collection week.

 

If you decide to place your materials curbside, it is your responsibility to make sure the material remains secure at the curb.

   

If your material is not collected, by 9pm on our collection day, remove it from the curb. It is your responsibility to remove any uncollected materials.

 

Waste Reduction Week 2025

 

The Solid Waste Department has partnered with 849 Thrift Boutique, Cape Thrift and the Town House Citizens Service League to celebrate Waste Reduction Week.  Two exciting events will be held to encourage and promote bringing new life to pre-loved, gently used clothing by thrifting and swapping. The Waste Reduction Educator will also be assisting organizers of the The Great Cape Breton Clothing Swap.

 

Waste Reduction Week Thrifting Experience

 

The Second Stitch Fashion Event

 

 

The Great Cape Breton Clothing Swap 

The Great Swap, Nova Scotia's largest community clothing swap initative is launching the first-ever Great Cape Breton Clothing Swap in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.  The Great Cape Breton Clothing Swap is taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 am to 4pm in the Community Room at the Glace Bay Miners Forum located on 151 Lower North Street, Glace Bay. This event will celebrate reduction, reuse, community and support for a local charity.  All proceeds raised during this event support Undercurrent’s mission.  Funds will be used to provide programming, including meals, skill-building workshops, mentorship, and a safe space for local youth.

Event Details

The Great Cape Breton Clothing Swap

Saturday, October 25, 2025

10am to 4pm

Community Room, Glace Bay Miners Forum, 151 Lower North Street, Glace Bay.

Admission: $15 with a bag of gently used clothing, shoes or accessories /$25 without

Proceeds raised support the Undercurrent Youth Society.

For more information, visit http://www.greatswap.ca  or follow @clothingreincarnated on Instagram and Facebook or the Great Swap on LinkedIn.

 

 

Waste Reduction:  Swap, Share, Thrift and Repair

 

Waste Reduction Week is October 20-26 and this year we’re shining a spotlight on thrifting— because giving items a second life is one of the easiest (and most fun!) ways to reduce waste.

When you swap, share, thrift, and repair, you’re not just saving money, you’re helping build a circular economy where nothing goes to waste.

Pro tip: Head to your local thrift shop this week and see what treasures you can find. From fashion to furniture, you never know what gems are waiting to be discovered.

Learn more here: https://divertns.ca/swap-share-thrift-repair

 

 

Reporting Green Cart Damage

Residents are encouraged to check their green cart for damage on a regular basis.

Common Damage to Check For

Cracked front lift	Holes
Broken/missing lid	Missing vents/chewed vents
Cracks	Missing axel/wheels

If you notice any damage, contact the Waste Management Hotline.  An educator will document the damage and add your civic address to the Green Cart Repair/Replacement waiting list.  The department's repair person will visit your civic address to assess the damage.  If your green cart can not be repaired, a replacement green cart will be issued.  

 

To report green cart damage:

• Contact the Solid Waste Hotline (902)567-1337
• Click on Solid Waste Green Cart Repair Form
• Submit an email request toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 A resident can also mail or drop off the filled out Green Cart Repair Request Form to the Solid Waste Administration Office on Spar Road in Sydney between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

 

 

Waste Management Facility Information

 

Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Sites:  2025 Schedule

The seasonal leaf and yard waste drop-off sites located in North Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford are now open one day a week until the week of November 9.

Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site Schedule

Community	Drop-Off Location	Day	Hours of Operation
North Sydney Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site	Northside Public Drop-Off site at 93 King Street.	Thursdays Opening Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025	1pm to 6pm
Glace Bay Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site	Glace Bay Public Works Yard at 24 West Avenue.	Saturdays Opening Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2025	9am to 3pm
New Waterford Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site	New Waterford Public Works Yard at 455 Ling Street.	Saturdays Opening Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2025	9am to 3pm

 

2025-2026 Solid Waste Tipping Fee Schedule

Solid Waste Tipping Fee Schedule 2025 - 2026

 

2024-2025 Solid Waste Tipping Fee Schedule

 

Site Registration Form

 

Commercial businesses hauling waste to the Waste Management Facility are required to register with the Solid Waste Department.  To save time, download and fill out the Solid Waste Facility Site Registration Form . The completed form can be dropped off at 145 Spar Road in Sydney or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

 

 

Disclaimer: The information provided is based on our current records and we do not accept responsibility if the information is incorrect.