Colchester WRM

Colchester Waste/Resource Management is responsible for processing recyclables, organics, and garbage generated within Colchester County

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Early Bird registration opens March 16 and ends on March 31, 2026.
On March 16 at 6:00am visit https://t.co/ZbLt9xvn6o to register.
The Colchester Clean Program is for residents of the Municipality of the County of Colchester.
Let the Early Bird count down begin!!!

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Thank you to the 3rd Truro Scouts for participating in the Colchester Clean Litter Program. This awesome group collected 5 bags of garbage and 1 bag of recycling in the Marshland Drive area @DivertNS #litterdoesntbelonghere #litterpickup #donotlitter #Colchesterclean

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Thank you to the École Acadienne de Truro for participating in the Colchester Clean Litter Program. This awesome group collected 4 bags of garbage and 2 bags of recycling in and around Bible Hill Recreation Park @DivertNS #ColchesterClean

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Closure Notice:
The Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

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Collection Reminder
If your collection is scheduled for Friday, April 3, this collection will take place on Monday, March 30.
All materials should be curbside before 7:00am to ensure it is collected. Please tie bags with a secured knot.

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Service Interruption
East Mountain Residents Only!
Due to  road conditions, the following roads in the East Mountain area will not have their materials collected today.  Your collection has been rescheduled to Monday, March 9. List of affected roads here https://t.co/hlqB599FGq

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Delayed Opening- March 4, 2026
Due to pending weather conditions the Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will delay opening until 10:00am on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

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Service Interruption-February 24, 2026
County - Zone 4 and Town of Truro Residents
Curbside collection cancelled due to road conditions. Collection has been rescheduled for Monday March 2nd, 2026.
Thank you for understanding and stay safe!

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Solid Waste Update

Delayed Opening: February 24, 2026

Due to weather conditions the Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will delay opening until 12 noon on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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Early Closure Notice!

Due to impending weather conditions the Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will be closing at 1:00pm today February 23.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you and stay safe.

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Applications are now open for the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program! This year Colchester Solid Waste is hiring a Solid Waste Auditor.
Youth (ages 15-30) in Nova Scotia. Applications are OPEN NOW!!
Click here to apply https://t.co/pkTgFPtMNz

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The Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16.

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Solid Waste Update - Town of Truro Residents
Curbside Collection Cancelled - February 12, 2026
Due to road conditions. Residents will be allowed double the amount on their next scheduled collection day. Thank you for understanding and stay safe!

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Solid Waste Update
Curbside Collection Cancelled
Due to pending storm your curbside collection has been cancelled for February 12, 2026. Residents will be allowed double on their next schedule collection day.
https://t.co/fe9fNfDB8Q
Thank you for understanding and stay safe!

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Solid Waste Update
Delayed Opening: February 12, 2026

Due to pending storm the Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will delay opening until 12 noon on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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Zone 7 Residents Only!!!!!!

Service Interruption - February 6
Due to mechanical issues, some roads will not have their green carts and garbage collected. For more information visit:
https://t.co/fe9fNfDB8Q

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Up and Running!!!!

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Service Interruption - February 3.

Due to mechanical issues, some roads will not be able to have their green carts & garbage collected. Your green carts & garbage will be collected on Wednesday February 4. For list of affected roads visit https://t.co/fe9fNfDB8Q

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📣 Please note that the debit machine at the Colchester Balefill scale house is currently down and is not expected to be replaced for a couple days. We can accept cash or cheque in the meantime. Thanks for your patience and understanding. @townoftruro @StewiackeNews

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Solid Waste Update

Delayed Opening: February 2, 2026

Due to weather and road conditions the Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will delay opening until 2:00pm today, February 2, 2026.