Pictou County have a Solid Waste Management Bylaw in place. This bylaw covers all aspects of waste management. Copies of the Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw can be picked up at the Pictou County Solid Waste Management Facility. Some of the highlights are: Illegal Dumping, Source Separation Requirements (for residential & businesses), Removal of Collection Containers and Uncollected Material from Roadside, Collection Times, Residential Inspection and Rejection Guidelines, Materials Banned from Disposal by Provincial & Municipal Regulations.

Banned materials are as follows:

DON’T GET BURNED!

• Open burning of garbage is against the law in Pictou County & in fact, all of Nova Scotia could be subject to court action and fines of up to $500 upon conviction of the Pictou County Solid Waste Municipal Bylaw. Burning household waste in your backyard can be harmful to your health, as well as the health of your family, neighbors, and the environment.

Burning garbage, such as plastic, cardboard, paper products and cans in a backyard barrel:

• Releases pollutants that can trigger respiratory illnesses, angina, headaches, eye and skin irritations. Creates a fire hazard. Wastes valuable resources that could be recycled into new and useful products.

Don't Waste Valuable Resources

• Over 50% of household garbage can be recycled and composted through municipal diversion programs.