Tipping fees at the Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre are as follows:

Please note, there is a minimum $5.00 fee for all landfill drop-offs weighing 63.5 kilograms (140 pounds) or less, and an additional $0.75 charge for each additional 9 kilograms (20 pounds).

You can also take advantage of our Two Bag Free Program and Illegal Dumpsite Tipping Fee Waiver.

For more information please call us at 543-2991

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and the Towns of Bridgewater, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay have Solid Waste By-laws which govern the collection of waste within their jurisdictions.

The by-laws define the responsibilities of residents regarding waste management and include rules about the volume of waste that can be set out curbside, proper storage and collection of waste, and proper sorting procedures. Prosecutions can be made under these bylaws with fines of between $100 to $1000.

The by-laws for each area can be accessed using the following links:

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

The Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour regulates and oversees waste management operations at the Community Recycling Centre.  Their decisions are guided by the Environment Act and its associated regulations.

Environment Act
The purpose of this Act is to support and promote the protection, enhancement and prudent use of the environment, while recognizing goals such as maintaining environmental protection as essential to the integrity of ecosystems, human health and the socio-economic well-being of society.