Pictou County Solid Waste
Reduce * Reuse * Recycle
Facts On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is against the law! Please do your part to stop this act.

- Illegal dumping is the dumping of waste in the woods, on someone else’s property or using someone’s dumpster without permission.
- Cleanup of illegal dumpsites costs taxpayers thousands of dollars a year and many hours of labor.
- Illegally dumped waste can pollute the water and disrupt wildlife habits.
- It can also cause public health and safety issues and decreased property values.
- Under the “Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw” an offender could face a fine of up to $5000.
- If you see or know of someone illegally dumping waste, please call the number below.
Curious what to do with certain items?
FOR FURTHER INFO DON'T HESITATE TO CALL THE WASTE REDUCTION HOTLINE @ 902-396-1495