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# Valley Waste-Resource Management

Partners in Waste Reduction

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## Posts

- [Request for Proposals](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposals-2/)
- [Canada Day Site Closure](https://www.vwrm.com/canada-day-site-closure/) - Canada Day Site Closure The sites and office will be closed on Tuesday (Week 1), 1st July, reopening on Wednesday, 2nd July. Special collection for July 1st will take place on Saturday, 5th July. Collection starts at 7 am. No other collection is affected during that week.
- [Compost Giveaway 2025](https://www.vwrm.com/compost-giveaway-2025/)
- [Residents on Private Roads in Annapolis County](https://www.vwrm.com/residents-on-private-roads-in-annapolis-county/) - Do you own property on a private road or in a cottage area? We’re creating a contact list to improve how we share waste collection information with residents like you. To be added to our email list, please send your name and address to education@vwrm.com. You can also message us on Instagram or Facebook. Thank
- [C&D Redesign RFP](https://www.vwrm.com/cd-redesign-rfp/)
- [Request for Proposal for 2 Vertical Cardboard Balers](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-5/)
- [Compost Giveaway 2024](https://www.vwrm.com/compost-giveaway-2024/)
- [RFP for Transportation of Solid Waste Services](https://www.vwrm.com/rfp-for-transportation-of-solid-waste-services/)
- [Site Closure for Tipping Floor Repairs](https://www.vwrm.com/site-closure-for-tipping-floor-repairs/)
- [Expression of interest](https://www.vwrm.com/expression-of-interest/)
- [Site Closure for Truth and Reconcilliation Day](https://www.vwrm.com/site-closure-for-truth-and-reconcilliation-day/)
- [Proposals for the Design, Install and Monitor (5yrs) Hydrogeological System for two Transfer Stations](https://www.vwrm.com/proposals-for-the-design-install-and-monitor-5yrs-hydrogeological-system-for-two-transfer-stations/)
- [for the Supply and Installation of One (1) New Snow Wing Plow Blade](https://www.vwrm.com/for-the-supply-and-installation-of-one-1-new-snow-wing-plow-blade/)
- [Request for Proposal Heat Pumps](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-4/)
- [Request for Expression of Interest Stockpiled Metal Processing](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-expression-of-interest-stockpiled-metal-processing/)
- [Request for Proposal - Public Waste Bins](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-public-waste-bins/)
- [Surplus Equipment Roll-off Truck](https://www.vwrm.com/surplus-equipment-roll-off-truck/)
- [Valley Waste Opening Hours for the Holiday Season](https://www.vwrm.com/valley-waste-opening-hours-for-the-holiday-season/)
- [Calendar Collection Points](https://www.vwrm.com/calendar-collection-points/)
- [Call for Tenders](https://www.vwrm.com/5842-2/) - Sealed Tenders for Repairs to Retaining Wall at Administration Office, Tender No. CFT2201 will be received by Thursday, November 10, 2022.
- [Site Closures due to Hurricane Fiona](https://www.vwrm.com/site-closures-due-to-hurricane-fiona/)
- [CLEAN-UP COLLECTION NOTICE](https://www.vwrm.com/clean-up-collection-notice/)
- [Request for Proposal 2023 Calendar](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-2023-calendar/)
- [Reminder](https://www.vwrm.com/reminder/)
- [Request for Proposal Electric Vehicle](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-electric-vehicle/)
- [Request for Proposal](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposal-3/)
- [Compost Giveaway - May 7th, 2022](https://www.vwrm.com/compost-giveaway-may-7th-2022/)
- [Easter Weekend Hours](https://www.vwrm.com/easter-weekend-hours/) - Valley Waste sites and office will be closed on Good Friday, 15th April 2022. A replacement collection will take place on Saturday, 16th April 2022. Please have items curbside by 7am. Valley Waste sites and office will also be closed on Easter Monday, 18th April 2022 reopening on Tuesday, 19th April. Have a good weekend
- [March Break Tours](https://www.vwrm.com/march-break-tours/)
- [Solid Waste Analyst Internship position](https://www.vwrm.com/solid-waste-analyst-internship-position/) - Valley Waste is participating in the Clean Leadership Internship Program and have a 15 week position for a Solid Waste Analyst. Applications open today. To apply please visit https://cleanfoundation.ca/job/solid-waste-analyst-15-week/
- [Request for Proposals](https://www.vwrm.com/request-for-proposals/)
- [Site Closures](https://www.vwrm.com/site-closures/) - Valley Waste sites will be closed on Saturday, 15th January due to the weather. They will reopen on Monday in Kentville, and Tuesday in Lawrencetown from 8am – 4pm. The closure will not affect curbside collections. Thank you!
- [Collection Cancelled for Friday, 7th January](https://www.vwrm.com/collection-cancelled-for-friday-7th-january/) - SPECIAL NOTICE: Collection is cancelled for Friday, 7th January. A special collection will take place on Monday, 10th January. Please have items curbside by 7am. Sites will remain open in the morning but will be reassessed late in the day based on the weather. Thank you and stay safe!
- [Site Updates](https://www.vwrm.com/site-updates/)
- [2022 Calendars are now available!](https://www.vwrm.com/2022-calendars-are-now-available/) - Our 2022 Valley Waste calendars are now available. They will be in the flyers in Kings County, Middleton and Annapolis Royal. They can also be picked up at either your local town hall, library, our office in Kentville, our scalehouses or as a download.
- [Holiday Closures](https://www.vwrm.com/holiday-closures/)
- [Career Opportunities](https://www.vwrm.com/3975-2/) - Valley Waste is hiring! Current openings are: Full-Time Utility Worker – Job Description Position to remain open until filled. To apply for this position, please e-mail your application (cover letter/resume) to careers@vwrm.com or drop off a copy of your application in person at the offices of Valley Waste-Resource Management located at 90 Donald E. Hiltz
- [Remembrance Day Closure & Collection](https://www.vwrm.com/remembrance-day-closure-collection/)
- [The Last ReSort Reuse Centre re-opens for one day only!](https://www.vwrm.com/the-last-resort-reuse-centre-re-opens-for-one-day-only/) - The Last ReSort Reuse Centre will re-open for one day only on Saturday, 23rd October from 1pm – 3pm. There will be a limit of 25 people inside the building at one time. Cash only! No bartering! Masks are mandatory.
- [Waste Reduction Week 2021](https://www.vwrm.com/waste-reduction-week-2021/) - Waste Reduction Week is October 18th – 24th and swapping, sharing, and thrifting items, rather than buying brand new, are easy ways to reduce your waste. They also help you to reduce greenhouse gas emission, save you money, and support your local community. Visit https://divertns.ca/waste-reduction-week to find out more about the impacts and to see a
- [Collection will take place on September 30th, 2021](https://www.vwrm.com/curbside-collection-will-take-place-on-thursday-september-30th-2021/) - Curbside Collection for Thursday (Week 1), September 30th will go ahead as normal. The Management Centres will be open to the public from 8:00am – 4:00pm. The Valley Waste office will be closed and will reopen on Friday, October 1st at 8:30am – 4:30pm. Thank you!
- [Fall Clean-up 2021](https://www.vwrm.com/fall-clean-up/) - Fall Clean-up 2021 will begin this month. To find out your Clean-up Week and see the clean-up rules, CLICK HERE!
- [Labour Day Holiday Closure](https://www.vwrm.com/labour-day-holiday-closure/) - Valley Waste’s transfer stations and office will be closed on Monday, 6th September for the Labour Day holiday reopening on Tuesday, 7th September. Curbside collection is NOT affected. Thanks!
- [Burn Notice](https://www.vwrm.com/burn-notice/)
- [Holiday Closure for Canada Day](https://www.vwrm.com/holiday-closure-for-canada-day/) - Service interruption for Thursday, July 1st Valley Waste Management Centres will be closed on Thurday, July 1st which is Canada Day. If your regular collection falls on Thursday Week 2 (July 1st), it will take place on Monday, July 5th. Collection begins at 7am. The office and Management Centres will re-open on Friday, July 2nd.
- [New Tipping Fees will be effective on August 1st, 2021](https://www.vwrm.com/new-tipping-fees-will-be-effective-on-august-1st-2021/) - Valley Waste tipping fees for both garbage and construction & demolition (C&D) debris will increase effective August 1st, 2021. This increase is due to the rising costs of landfill disposal, and construction & demolition debris recycling. The minimum fee will also increase. The new fees are: Garbage 12.5c/kg (members) and 16.6c/kg (non-members). C&D (Sorted) 7.5c/kg
- [Holiday Closure](https://www.vwrm.com/service-interruption/) - The Valley Waste office and Management Centres in Lawrencetown and Kentville will be closed on Monday, 24th May reopening on Tuesday, 25th May. Have a safe long weekend.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.vwrm.com/) - 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. Collection Updates Storm updates or changes to collection will be posted here based on the weather on the morning of
- [Haulers List and C&D Sites](https://www.vwrm.com/services/haulers_c/) - Photo Credit: Debbie Roza-Mercier Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Waste The Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) sector includes businesses and organizations such as stores, manufacturers, offices, hospitals, and schools. If you operate within this sector, you are required to follow provincial waste-sorting regulations—just like homeowners and tenants. Bylaw Requirement Section 4.5 of the Valley Region Solid
- [Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.vwrm.com/services/bylaw-enforcement/) - Report an Illegal DumpPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone Number *Report an Illegal Dump *Please give detailed directions to the location of the items to help us find it.Description of the items that have been dumped. Please take a photo to help identify the dump and location if possible. *
- [Waste Education](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/waste-education/) - Planet Protectors Planet Protectors Pre-Trip Materials Planet Protectors, created in partnership with Acadia University in 2013–2014, is a community waste management and environmental education program for children developed by Valley Waste Resource Management and Acadia’s Department of Community Development.
- [Resources](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/resources/) - Valley Waste offers various resources for residents, students, and businesses to help with waste reduction and diversion. Not sure when your garbage day is or What Goes Where? Download Recycle Coach for FREE from both Google and Apple stores. General Guides Valley Waste Calendar 2026 Valley Waste Bylaws Greening Your Event Guide Site Safety Rules
- [Green Cart Requests and Tips](https://www.vwrm.com/services/green_carts/) - Green Cart Request/Repair/Replacement Green Cart Repair/Replacement FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Compost bins are only replaced if damaged or a different size is needed. Dirty carts or broken grates are not replaced. If damage is caused by hot materials, a replacement fee will apply. Mini-bins are available at our transfer stations
- [Locations and Tipping Fees](https://www.vwrm.com/services/locations_tipping_fees/) - Valley Waste’s Office is located at 90 Donald E Hiltz Connector Rd, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7 next to the Management Centre and is open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Eastern Management Centre 100 Donald E Hiltz Connector Rd, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7 Open: Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sat: 8:00am –
- [Sorting Guide and Calendar](https://www.vwrm.com/services/sorting-guide-and-calendar/) - New Recycling Program Paper/Fibre Blue Bag Container Blue Bag Depots Extended Producers Responsibility Nova Scotia is making a change to how recycling works! Instead of municipalities handling the costs and operations, the companies that create and sell packaging and paper will take the lead.
- [Curbside Collection](https://www.vwrm.com/services/curbside_collection/) - Our curbside collection program is Valley Waste’s solution to waste reduction, waste diversion and the proper disposal of unwanted material. Valley Waste currently collects 381kg per capita annually versus the provincial average of 399kg per capita and continues to work on ways to help our residents reduce their waste output. Click on our menu below
- [Services](https://www.vwrm.com/services/) - VALLEY WASTE Our Services Waste Management Curbside collection is offered to 44,000 dwelling units in the Valley, with an average of 4,000 dwelling units serviced each collection day. Learn more Education and Outreach Valley Waste offers a number of free educational services from presentations, staff training, classroom visits, site tours and more! Learn more Haulers
- [New Recycling Program](https://www.vwrm.com/services/recycling/) - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program for Packaging and Paper Nova Scotia is transitioning to a new recycling model that shifts responsibility from municipalities to the producers of packaging and paper products. This change is part of the province’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiative, starting on December 1, 2025. Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility
- [FAQ Page](https://www.vwrm.com/faq-page/) - Did you know that the Recycle Coach app can help with sorting questions, collection reminders, and notifications? Get pick-up reminders, a comprehensive What Goes Where sorting guide, and more. Download the Recycle Coach app for free from Google or Apple stores. How many bags can I put out for collection? Please
- [About Valley Waste](https://www.vwrm.com/about/) - Partners in Waste Reduction The provision of an equal level of service on a Region-wide basis based on the following goals Environmental Soundness Social Acceptance Fiscal Responsibility Purpose & Values Meeting the Highest Standards Valley Waste’s administration building was one of the first commercial buildings in Canada to be accredited for both LEED Gold and Passive House certifications.
- [Contact Us](https://www.vwrm.com/contact/) - Contact Us! 1-877-927-8300 or 902-679-1325 Our Hotline is open from 8:30am-4:30pm (Monday- Friday) except for statutory holidays. Valley Waste Office 90 Donald Hiltz Connector, Kentville B4N 3V7 Monday-Friday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM Mailing Address Valley Waste, PO Box 895, Kentville, NS B4N 4H8 Eastern Management Centre 100 Donald Hiltz Connector Rd., Kentville Industrial Park Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturday
- [Education & Outreach](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/) - Education and Outreach Helping you with waste reduction and diversion. Environmental Lesson Plans Valley Waste Education Opportunities Classroom Presentations We offer a number of free curriculum aligned lesson plans focused on inspiring P-12 to reduce, reuse and recycle at school and at home. Contact us Educational Videos Valley Waste has a library of resources to
- [Household Hazardous Waste](https://www.vwrm.com/services/household-hazardous-waste/) - Aerosol Cans Batteries Bicycle Tires Cellphones Cleaners CFL Bulbs Electronics Gasoline and Diesel Pesticides Pharmaceuticals & Drugs Pool Chemicals Propane Sharps Tires Vehicles Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) safely A product is considered Household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the symbols shown here, or if words such as Danger, Poisonous, Caution, or
- [Careers](https://www.vwrm.com/careers/) - Join Our Team! We appreciate your interest in Valley Waste! We are currently recruiting! Utility Worker and Scale House Operator Full-time compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan including an 8% employer/employee matched pension plan. Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document. Submissions should outline the applicant’s education, past experience,
- [Haulers List and C&D sites](https://www.vwrm.com/services/haulers-list-and-cd-sites/) - Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Waste The Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) sector consists of businesses and operations like stores, manufacturing, offices, hospitals, and schools. If you’re part of this sector, here are your responsibilities for waste diversion. The IC&I sector must legally comply with provincial regulations by sorting waste, just like homeowners and tenants. Click
- [Creating a Circular Economy](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/circular-economy/) - Creating a Circular Economy Circular Economy Textiles Plastics Food Waste Sharing Economy What is a circular economy? In a circular economy, nothing is waste. The circular economy retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, repurposing, or recycling products and materials. Source: canada.ca Related Articles Circular Cities Initiative
- [Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.vwrm.com/services/bylaw/) - Report an Illegal DumpPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone Number *Report an Illegal Dump *Please give detailed directions to the location of the items to help us find it.Description of the items that have been dumped. Please take a photo to help identify the dump and location if possible. *
- [News](https://www.vwrm.com/services/news/)
- [Event Waste Management](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/event-greening/) - Special Event Cart Loan–out Program The Program: Valley Waste Resource Management offers a free loan service for sorting stations at local events in the valley region. Each station includes three folding metal bag holders for compost (green), recycling (blue), and garbage (black), with options for both indoor and outdoor use. Program Particulars: Event carts are
- [Holiday Waste Reduction Tips](https://www.vwrm.com/holiday-waste-reduction-tips/) - Holiday Waste Reduction Tips Smart and Sustainable Shopping Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Donate and Share What Goes Where Christmas Tree Recycling Safety Tips Reduce Holiday Waste The holidays are a season of joy and giving, but they are also, unfortunately, a season filled with trash. Canadians produce tonnes of waste over the holidays — to
- [The Last ReSort ReUse Centre](https://www.vwrm.com/services/the-last-resort-reuse-centre/) - The Last ReSort ReUse Centre Open Saturdays (except holidays) from 9:00 am – noon. Sales are currently cash only. Opened in 2012, The Last ReSort ReUse Centre diverts 70 to 80 tonnes of waste items from landfill annually, giving items a second chance at being reused, recycled or repaired. The store sales supports a position,
- [Beach Waste and Litter Clean-ups](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/beach-waste-and-litter-cleanups/) - Washed Up and Wasted – Beach Waste on the Bay of Fundy The Bay of Fundy is the pride of the Valley with its unique tidal ebb and flow. However, the high tides also brings with it tonnes of beach waste which collects on its shores. With the help of numerous volunteers and groups, the
- [Planet Protectors](https://www.vwrm.com/education-outreach/planet-protectors/) - Planet Protectors Planet Protectors was collaboratively created with Acadia University in 2013/2014. Planet Protectors is a community waste management and environmental education program for children which has resulted from a partnership between Valley Waste Resource Management (VWRM) and the Acadia University Department of Community Development. Some of our materials are available below. Planet Protectors Pre
- [Board Documents](https://www.vwrm.com/board-documents/) - Private Area for Board Members only Section A – Authority Overview Final Authority Overview Section B – Authority Contacts January 26, 2021 Authority Member, Alternate Member and Associates Contact List Section C – Intermunicipal Services Agreement April 30, 2019 Intermunicipal Services Agreement Section D – Senior Staff Contact Information Andrew Wort – General Manager adwort@vwrm.com
- [Authority Board Page](https://www.vwrm.com/board-page/) - Private Content You must be logged in to access documents Login here
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.vwrm.com/privacy-policy-2/) - Privacy Policy Effective October 1, 2010 We recognize and respect your need for privacy and security as you visit our site. When you visit our site to view any pages, read service or product information, or use our on-line tools, you do so without telling us who you are and without revealing any personal information.

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