Waste Check

05/14/2026

♻ Our office will be closed for Victoria Day, Monday May 19th ♻
We will re-open on Tuesday, May 20th at 8 a.m.

There will be NO change to the scheduled waste collection.

05/13/2026

Great job Drumlin grade 10 - 02 class 🙌🏻🎉🌎 Thank you

05/13/2026

"Where does it go"❓ series.
EMPTY PILL BOTTLES - Recyclable (blue bag #2 - containers and other recyclables)

⚠Remember, if you still have some medication left, please take them to your nearest pharmacy for proper disposal.

👉 Do you have an item that you're not sure where it goes? Maybe others don't know either.
Share in the comments or send us a picture. We'll let you know where it goes, and we may even share it as our Where does it go Wednesday!


Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

05/11/2026

Are you part of a non-profit group in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth ?
Do you want to help clean up your community?

🌎 Consider doing a litter cleanup, it's good for your group, the community and the environment.🌎

✅ Funding is available to non-profit groups for litter clean ups in the Municipality of Yarmouth.
✅ Please contact Waste Check for more information.
● Call 902-742-1312
● Email – [email protected]

Municipality of the District of Yarmouth

05/08/2026

Class ‘A’ Compost for sale at the compost facility located at 1934 Hardscratch Road. More info below ♻️

Class 'A' Compost For Sale

Attention gardeners: class 'A' compost is available for purchase at our compost facility located at 1934 Hardscratch Road (Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park). The price is $15 per cubic yard for residential and no charge for not for profits. The quality is amazing. Load up today!

Please note: Not for profits are asked to please contact us ahead of time to arrange pick up.

If you need more information, please phone 902-742-5220 or 902-742-7525.

05/08/2026

Reuse Centre in Yarmouth open 9 am - 2 pm this Saturday May 9 ♻️

The Reuse Centre this week May 9th will be hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star of NS & PEI
Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park
Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle
Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
Waste Check
Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Divert NS

05/08/2026

Community members were asked about their experiences encountering sharps in public places to help raise awareness about the impact of improper disposal. Improper disposal of sharps affects all of us.

💉Dispose of every needle safely, every time. Learn more at www.dontbeaprick.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiFQSfkUC6Y

Don't Be A Prick Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

1 like. "Don't Be a Prick - A Community Perspective"

05/07/2026

Please note for residents of Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle important change to spring clean updates

05/07/2026

☀️With the warmer weather, nuisances may occur with the green cart if it's not managed properly.

👉Here are some handy green cart tips to help you manage your green cart and organic waste in the warmer months.

⚠️Please remove your cart from the curb as soon as possible after collection to avoid any damage.

Here are some handy green cart tips👇

Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

05/06/2026

"Where does it go"❓ series.
PAPER TOWEL and other used paper products

➡Place paper towel and other used/soiled paper products in the compost (green cart).

If it is soiled with body waste, please place it in your garbage!

⚠️DO NOT place these products in your blue bag or it will be rejected!

👉 Do you have an item that you're not sure where it goes? Maybe others don't know either.
Share in the comments or send us a picture. We'll let you know where it goes and we may even share it as our Where does it go Wednesday!

Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia