Colchester WRM

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

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

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

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

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.

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 colchester.ca/garbage-recycl…

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 cleanfoundation.ca/job/solid-wast…

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

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!

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. colchester.ca/garbage-recycl… Thank you for understanding and stay safe!

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.

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: colchester.ca/garbage-recycl…

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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 colchester.ca/garbage-recycl…

📣 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

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.