Sorting Guides

Find relevant information for where you live.

If you have questions about sorting your residential recycling, garbage and compost, your local municipality or solid waste authority can help. Enter your location above to access your local sorting guide and collection calendar. You can also search for disposal options for specific items. Many areas also have a waste app available for download, and you can receive collection reminders so you never miss curbside collection! 

Learn more about what goes where here.

Did You Know...?

On December 1, 2025, Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-Like Products (EPR for PPP) was implemented, shifting responsibility for managing packaging and paper waste (i.e. curbside blue bag recyclables) from municipalities and taxpayers to those that supply the products into the province. This province-wide program standardizes residential recycling for all Nova Scotians. Read the story here.

PET containers are one of the more valuable items for recycling centres — but only if they are clean! Rinsing your containers means that more make it to recycling.

Sharps should never be placed in recyclable containers or put out for curbside waste collection. It is bad for the environment and dangerous for waste collection workers.