PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Victoria Day Collection Notice

(Thursday, May 18, 2006) - Residents of HRM are reminded that regular municipal collection services will be provided on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22nd. Collection of refuse, organics or recyclables normally scheduled on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22nd will occur as usual.

The Otter Lake Waste Processing and Disposal Facility, the two composting facilities and HRM Recycling Plant will be open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22nd with normal operating hours.

Residents are also advised that HRM’s residential Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 50 Chain Lake Drive will be open Saturday, May 20th and Saturday, May 27th from 9am to 4pm.

For more information, contact the HRM Call Centre at 490-4000 or visit us online at www.halifax.ca/wrms.

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