Waste Information
County Waste Information
The alternate collection day for the cancelled waste collection on Tue, Feb 16th will be Monday Feb 22nd.
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:
- Propane tanks (large & small)
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Motor oil & other automotive fluids
- Pool chemicals
- Pesticides
- Batteries (rechargeable & non-rechargeable)
- Paints, stains, finish
Printable Reference Material
Compost Cart Tips and Tricks Click Here
Holiday Sorting Guide Click Here
Sorting Guide Click Here