Partners in Waste Reduction
We provide waste solutions and education for residents, businesses, industries and institutions within the Annapolis Valley.
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.
December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate collection December 23. Collection starts at 7 am. |
December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day | Office and Management Centre Closed | Alternate collection December 28. Collection starts at 7am. |
January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day | Office and Management Centre Closed | Alternate collection January 4. Collection started at 7am. |
February 17 - Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
April 18 - Good Friday (Friday Week 2) | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Good Friday - Saturday, April 19. Collection starts at 7am. |
April 21 - Easter Monday | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
May 20 - Victoria Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
July 1 - Canada Day (Tuesday Week 1) | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Canada Day - Saturday, July 5. Collection starts at 7am. |
August 4 - Natal Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
September 1 - Labour Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
September 30 (Tuesday Week 2) - Truth and Reconciliation Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Truth and Reconciliation Day - Saturday, October 4. |
October 13 - Thanksgiving Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Curbside Collection is NOT affected. |
November 11 (Tuesday Week 2) - Remembrance Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate Collection for Remembrance Day - Saturday, November 15 |
December 25 - Christmas Day | Office and Management Centres Closed | Alternate collection Saturday, December 27. Collection starts at 7 am. |
December 26 - Boxing Day | Office and Management Centre Closed | Alternate collection Monday, December 29. Collection starts at 7am. |
January 1 - New Year's Day | Office and Management Centre Closed | Alternate collection Saturday, January 3. Collection started at 7am. |
Approved Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
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? Just fill out our online form, and check out our handy tips for managing your bin.
Learn moreValley Waste operates two Management Centres and has one office. For information about locations, hours, and tipping fees, please click below.
For more informationAn HHW product display words or symbols such as Flammable, Poisonous, Caution, or Toxic on the label. Hazardous products cannot be put in regular garbage, they require special disposal.
Learn moreThe Last ReSort Reuse Centre diverts items from landfill. One person's trash is another person's treasure! 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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