Municipality of the County of Annapolis - Garbage, Recycling & Composting

County Waste Information

Spring Cleanup - On your regular collection day between April 13 to 23
Fall Cleanup - On you regular collection day between September 14 to 24

Holiday Collection

Waste collection on April 2, 2021 will be cancelled, the alternate collection day is Saturday April 3, 2021.
Waste collection on July 1, 2021 will be cancelled, the alternate collection day is Monday, July 5, 2021.
Waste collection on November 11, 2021 will be cancelled, the alternate collection day is Monday, November 15, 2021.

Recycle Coach App and Web Based Tool Click Here

Annapolis County Householder’s Sorting Guide/Collection Map Schedule – to view a printable PDF Click Here

Interactive Waste Collection Map

The Waste Collection map has been compiled based on the most recent information available, however, errors or omissions may occur. To confirm collection days or for further information on waste disposal and collection within the Municipality, contact the County of Annapolis at waste@annapoliscounty.ca

Interactive Waste Map Click Here

General Waste Information

Garbage rules remain the same (Blue Bag 1 – paper & paper products; Blue Bag 2 – recyclables, cans, plastics, cartons, foam polystyrene products; 3 Clear Bags and 1 Black bag – all other garbage). Please ensure your waste is sorted appropriately to avoid being left behind.

Some Reasons Garbage Wasn’t Picked Up

Too many black bags; too many clear bags; garbage out late to curb; recyclables unclean; paper and recyclables in same bag; recyclables in clear bag; non-compostables in compost receptacle; materials frozen to ground/receptacle; cardboard not bundled properly; bags too heavy (up to 15kg); obstacles preventing pick up (snow, vehicles etc)

Household Hazardous Waste

A product is considered Household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the following symbols poison, corrosive, flammable or explosive. HHW cannot be disposed of in your regular garbage, these items require special disposal. Some examples are: