Public Service Announcement

 

No change in collection services due to Canada Day

Thursday, June 28, 2012 – HRM residents who are scheduled to receive collection services on Monday, July 2, are reminded that there are no changes to regular municipal collection services.  Collection of garbage, organics or recyclables normally scheduled on Monday, July 2 will occur as usual.

Collection services can begin as early as 7 a.m.  To ensure collection, residents may place materials curbside the evening prior to collection day.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will be closed on Canada Day, Sunday, July 1 but will be open regular hours on Monday, July 2.

HRM’s residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot at 20 Horseshoe Lake Dr. will be open on Saturday, June 30 and Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on HRM’s composting and recycling programs, check your 2012 green cart and garbage collection schedule, visit our website www.halifax.ca/recycle or call our information line at 490-4000.

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Contact:

Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Communications

490-5940