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

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06/23/2026

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🏢 Business Waste Matters! ♻️Proper waste separation in businesses helps reduce contamination, increase recycling success...
06/23/2026

🏢 Business Waste Matters! ♻️

Proper waste separation in businesses helps reduce contamination, increase recycling success, and keep valuable materials out of landfill.

Take a moment to ask:
✔️ Are waste bins clearly labeled and easy for staff and customers to use?
✔️ Are the proper collection bins in place for garbage, recycling, cardboard and organics?
✔️ Are materials being sorted correctly before disposal?

Having the right bins in the right locations makes it easier for everyone to do their part. A well-organized waste system supports cleaner workplaces, helps meet waste management requirements, and contributes to a healthier environment for our communities.

Need help? Let us know! 😊

Waste Collection Notice for Canada Day 🚨There will be no collection for Wednesday, July 1st in the Town of Mahone Bay, T...
06/22/2026

Waste Collection Notice for Canada Day 🚨

There will be no collection for Wednesday, July 1st in the Town of Mahone Bay, Town of Bridgewater, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - MODL, West Hants Regional Municipality and Municipality of Chester

IT'S HAPPENING!! This Thursday at the Town of Lockeport recreation centre, come join me to Talk Trash! I will have some ...
06/22/2026

IT'S HAPPENING!! This Thursday at the Town of Lockeport recreation centre, come join me to Talk Trash!

I will have some resources to provide and free clear & blue bags.

Also joining me from the Municipality of Shelburne - the Waste Diversion Coordinator.

♻️ Frequently Asked Friday ♻️Can plastic bags go in my recycling?The answer may surprise you — some plastic bags ARE acc...
06/19/2026

♻️ Frequently Asked Friday ♻️

Can plastic bags go in my recycling?

The answer may surprise you — some plastic bags ARE accepted for curbside recycling!

Items such as:
✔ Produce bags
✔ Bread bags
✔ Frozen food bags

These can go into your recycling container bag with other plastic containers, glass, metal and tin cans.

🚫 Propane tanks are NOT accepted curbside!Placing propane tanks in your garbage or recycling creates a serious safety ha...
06/19/2026

🚫 Propane tanks are NOT accepted curbside!

Placing propane tanks in your garbage or recycling creates a serious safety hazard for collection staff and processing facilities. Even "empty" tanks can still contain residual gas and pressure.

✔ Proper disposal for propane tanks is to take them to your local household hazardous waste depot, for FREE.

Help keep our workers and facilities safe by disposing of propane tanks the right way.

For a list of household hazardous waste locations in Region 6, please visit: https://www.region6swm.ca/disposal-facilities-in-r6/

This is amazing! Communities and groups came together all across of Nova Scotia and did an amazing job! Congratulations ...
06/18/2026

This is amazing! Communities and groups came together all across of Nova Scotia and did an amazing job! Congratulations to all the winners 🥳

Did you know? Litter that is 50 km from a shoreline is considered ocean bound litter - it's coloured orange on this map ...
06/16/2026

Did you know?

Litter that is 50 km from a shoreline is considered ocean bound litter - it's coloured orange on this map 🫤

Find a bin or take it home.

🚚 Secure Your Load – Keep Our Roads Clean! 🌎Whether you're heading to the landfill, delivering materials, or hauling yar...
06/11/2026

🚚 Secure Your Load – Keep Our Roads Clean! 🌎

Whether you're heading to the landfill, delivering materials, or hauling yard waste, always make sure your load is properly secured before hitting the road.

Loose garbage, construction debris, recyclables, and other materials can easily blow out of an uncovered truck or trailer, creating litter along our roadsides and potentially causing safety hazards for other drivers.

✅ Use a tarp or net to cover your load.
✅ Secure items so they can't shift during transport.
✅ Avoid placing loose waste directly in the back of a truck without a cover.
✅ Double-check your load before you leave.

A few extra minutes spent securing your load can help keep our communities clean, protect wildlife, and prevent waste from ending up where it doesn't belong.

Let's all do our part to keep litter off our roads! ♻️

Tips & Tricks Thursday ♻Not all municipalities/town in Region 6 allow compostable plastic bag liners in green carts:West...
06/11/2026

Tips & Tricks Thursday ♻

Not all municipalities/town in Region 6 allow compostable plastic bag liners in green carts:

West Hants Regional Municipality
Municipality of Chester
Town of Lunenburg
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - MODL
Town of Bridgewater
Town of Mahone Bay

Instead of buying liners, use what you already have at home such as flyers, newspaper or boxboard.

Since some municipalities allow these liners, stores will continue to offer them. Always check with your municipality to see if they allow the liners before purchasing them.

Please note, the follow areas do allow these liners: Region of Queens Municipality, Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Lockeport, Town of Shelburne, Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark's Harbour.

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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