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Welcome
Welcome to the Official Website of the Eastern Region Solid Waste-Resource Management Committee.
Eastern Region Solid Waste Management was established in 1996 as a committee with a representative from each of the five municipal councils in Antigonish and Guysborough counties. The Eastern Region, along with six other solid waste-resource regions, was formed by the Province of Nova Scotia to help Nova Scotians reach waste diversion mandates required through provincial regulation.
To inspire waste diversion the Province of Nova Scotia legislated a waste disposal target of 300kg/capita/year. This target includes all waste disposed from residents, businesses and as a result of construction and demolition activities. The target requires an approximate decrease in the amount of waste disposed by 95 kg/person/year. We can achieve this goal with the continued support of all Nova Scotians at home, work and play.
The Town of Antigonish’s recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Nova Scotia.
Click here to visit Circular Materials’ website.
“I am very excited to be working with the public and our partners to help all of us achieve our environmental goals and make our part of the province a more sustainable place.”
– Tanya Williams, Regional Coordinator/Educator
Events and Information
Find information on our latest events and news items here.
2026 Jacqueline Dort Memorial Bursary
This bursary has been created in honor and recognition of Councillor Jackie Dort. $500 will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate in the Town of Antigonish.
Divert NS 2026 Tire Remitter Registry
Divert NS has released a 2026 Tire Remitters Registry document with a list of provincially-registered businesses that allow you to drop-off your tires.
Divert NS 2026 Champion of the Environment Scholarship
Divert NS is offering up to $40,500 in scholarships to grade 12 Nova Scotia students who make a difference in the environment. Eighteen scholarships available.
ERSWM
33 Pleasant Street,
PO Box 111
Guysborough, Nova Scotia
B0H 1G0
Available by Phone
Office: 902-533-3823
Toll-Free: 1-888-377-9622
Fax: 902-533-2749
Office Hours
Monday: 8AM to 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM to 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM to 5PM
Thursday: 8AM to 5PM
Friday: 8AM to 5PM