The Guysborough Waste Management Facility is owned and operated by the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. Since 2006, the Municipality has held waste disposal agreements with 15 municipalities; capturing municipal solid waste from all sectors across CBRM, Victoria, Richmond, Inverness, Antigonish, Pictou and Guysborough counties.
At the Guysborough Waste Management Facility there is a:
- Second Generation Landfill
- Recycling Transfer Station
- Windrow Composting Operation
- Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Site
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Accepts for Diversion Programs:
- Metals including fridges and other large appliances
- Asphalt Shingles
- Clean Wood, Leaf and Yard Waste
- Construction and Demolition Wood
- Tires
- End-of-Life Electronics
- Textiles drop-off location
- Propane Tanks
- Cooking Oils
- Motor Oils
- Empty Motor Oil & Antifreeze Containers
- Motor Oil Filters
- Batteries (all sizes)
- Paint & Empty Paint Cans
- Residential Household Hazardous Waste
Curbside Collection Program:
Guysborough collects garbage and recycling on alternating weeks.
The green cart with organics is collected weekly.
Curbside Bulk Waste Collection:
Normally held the last collection day of the month (not including December).
Refer to the collection schedule or call the Guysborough Waste Management Facility for more information.
Examples of Items Acceptable for Curbside Bulk Waste Collection: |
Examples of Items NOT Acceptable for Curbside Bulk Waste Collection: |
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Special Bulky Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off :
Watch for details here and in the Municipal Newsletter.
Guysborough Waste Management Facility website & location:
151 Waste Management Road,
Highway 16 Boylston, Guysborough County
1-888-232-2316