Please download our Clear Bag Program Flyer for information about the new clear bag program in Annapolis Royal effective April 1, 2008.

To get this information as a brochure, please download it here.

Household hazardous waste products may NOT be put into recycle or garbage bags as they are products that have been banned from NS landfills. These items include:

1. paint and paint thinners
   
2. cleaners
   
3. used motor oil
   
4. pesticides
   
5. household batteries
   
6. pool chemicals
   
7. gasoline
   
8. driveway sealer
   
9. similar hazardous materials
   
   

Household hazardous waste must be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Depot at the Valley Waste Western Management Centre in Lawrencetown.

Depot hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am - noon.
There is no charge for non-commercial drop-offs.
Call 1-877-927-8300 for further information.

Sharps/Needles

Hutchins Pharmacy provides a programme to individuals for the safe disposal of hypodermic needles. Needles and other "sharps" must NOT be disposed of in regular curbside pickup for the safety of the employees in the collection and sorting processes.