Clear Bag Garbage- Blue Bag Recycling Program

All residents and businesses must comply with the Provincial and Municipal Bylaws put in place by the Department of Environment and the Municipality of Pictou County. 

• Curbside Residential Collection : 4 bag limit (see guidelines below)
• Transfer Station: 1 black bag per visit, unlimited clear bags
• Random waste audits are conducted at both curbside and at the Transfer Station to ensure compliance.
• Regular waste will be collected curbside in clear, transparent bags. For privacy issues, residents will be permitted one solid black or green bag no larger than 26" x 36" for personal waste. Additional waste must be in clear bags.
• Papers and containers for recycling will only be collected in blue, transparent bags. (see sort list)
• Benefits of the  Clear Bag Program
• Has increased the volume of recycling and organics collected
• Saves natural resources and valuable landfill space.
• Ensures compliance with the Provincial Bans and Regulations.