Welcome to Valley Waste!
We're here to help you reduce, reuse, recycle, and dispose of waste responsibly. Find out how to sort your waste, check your collection schedule, and learn more about protecting our environment.
Storm updates or changes to collection will be posted here based on the weather on the morning of collection. You can check our Facebook page or Hotline answering machine at 902-679-1325. If you have the Recycle Coach app, which is free from Google and Apple Stores, you can also sign up for notifications. Please see our table below for holiday collections for 2025.
| February 16 - Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| April 3 - Good Friday (Friday Week 2) | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Good Friday - Saturday, April 4. Collection starts at 7am. |
| April 6 - Easter Monday | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| May 18 - Victoria Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| July 1 - Canada Day (Wednesday Week 1) | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Canada Day - Saturday, July 4. Collection starts at 7am. |
| August 3 - Natal Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| September 7 - Labour Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| September 30 (Wednesday Week 2) - Truth and Reconciliation Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Truth and Reconciliation Day - Saturday, October 3. |
| October 12 - Thanksgiving Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| November 11 (Wednesday Week 2) - Remembrance Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Remembrance Day - Saturday, November 14 |
| December 25 - Christmas Day (Friday Week 2) | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate collection Saturday, December 28. Collection starts at 7 am. |
| December 26 - Boxing Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
| January 1, 2027 - New Year's Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate collection Monday, January 4th, 2027 |
Notice of Participation
The Valley Regional Solid Waste Resource Management Authority takes part in the following Collaborative and Buying Groups for procurements eligible to Nova Scotia Municipalities, Academic Institutions, Schools and Hospitals (MASH):
Province of Nova Scotia
- Procurements conducted by the Province of Nova Scotia including Nova Scotia MASH Sector Entities: For further information and access to Public Sector tender notices please go to https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx
Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
- For further information and access to the Canoe Procurement Group go to https://canoeprocurement.ca/
- For access to Canoe Procurement Group tenders go to https://www.merx.com/
Our easy-to-use sorting guide and calendar are here to help you figure out what goes where!
Download Recycle CoachAre you looking to request a compost bin? Fill in our online form, and check out our tips for managing your bin.
Learn moreValley Waste has two Management Centres and one office. For locations, hours, and tipping fees, click below.
For more informationAn HHW product displays words like Flammable, Poisonous, or Toxic and need special disposal.
Learn moreThe Last ReSort Reuse Centre diverts items from landfill. Open on Saturdays 9am - noon except holidays!
Learn moreValley waste offers educational opportunities to all age groups from tours to curriculum based lesson plans.
Read moreIf you are a local business, industry or institution, we can help provide waste management solutions.
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