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Spring Clean-Up is almost here! Time to clean-out that garage, basement or closet. Follow the guidelines below to make sure your items are picked up.
Please put ALL items curbside by 6:00 a.m. in the Town of Lunenburg, 7:00 a.m. in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and by 8:00 a.m. in the Towns of Bridgewater and Mahone Bay. Please note, usual pick-up times may change, so it is important to have waste curbside on time. Remember, if you put out too much, items may be left behind and you will need to remove them immediately.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP
| Town of Lunenburg |
April 29 |
| Town of Bridgewater |
May 9 – 13 (on your regular collection day) |
| Town of Mahone Bay |
May 16 |
| Municipality of the District of Lunenburg |
Landfill: May 30 - June 10 (on your regular collection day) |
| Metal: June 13 - June 24 ( on your regular collection day) |
| Metal |
Metal shelving, rims, bicycles, hot water tanks, pots and pans. Place in a separate pile so metal can be recycled. |
| Appliances |
Fridges and freezers must have doors removed and display the Nova Scotia Department of Environment "Refrigerant-Free” sticker. |
| Auto Parts |
Small auto parts will be collected if all fluids have been drained, and items are within weight limits. |
| Mowers |
Please drain all fluids from lawn mowers. |
| Swing Sets |
Must be broken down into 1.5 m (5 ft) lengths or smaller. |
| Tanks and Drums |
Oil tanks and drums must be cut in half and drained. |
| Construction Materials |
Includes boards, plywood and drywall, within size and weight limits. |
| Other Landfill Items |
Includes all furniture and carpets |
Please place clean-up items in a separate pile from your regular waste. Do not put out cans containing paint, household hazardous waste, propane tanks, or tires with cleanup items. Paint cans containing good paint can be taken to an Enviro-Depot or to the LRCRC. Take refillable propane tanks and tires to the appropriate dealer. Containers with unidentified contents will not be collected.
Printers, computers and parts, televisions, home and car audio/video systems, and cellular and non-cellular phones will not be picked up during clean-up. Drop them off for FREE at Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship and Recycle My Cell drop-off locations such as Corkum’s Recycling in Oakhill or Lilydale.
SPRING CLEAN-UP SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS
Single items 50 kgs (110 lbs) or 1.5 m (5 ft) long
Total collection 150 kgs (330 lbs)
LEAF AND YARD WASTE CLEAN-UP
| Town of Lunenburg |
May 6 |
| Town of Bridgewater |
May 2 – 6 (on your regular collection day) |
| Town of Mahone Bay |
May 2 |
Leaves and Yard Waste
Place in a clear, transparent bag. Coloured bags are not acceptable.
Branches
Individual branches no bigger than 5 ft long or 2” in diameter. Must be tied in bundles.
Please place leaf and yard waste items in a separate pile from household waste.
Listen to Angela and Jonathan Talkin' Trash about Spring Clean-Up:
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