Municipality of the District of Chester
WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR
Landfill compactor sitting in Landfill
Cell 3A at Kaizer Meadow - 2015
2016
INDEX
Bag limits .................................. pg 4, 21, 24
Bag sizes ................................... pg 4
Clear bag information ................... pg 4, 10, 13, 24
Message from the Warden
Collection map/routes .................. pg 14 - 16
Composting/green carts ................ pg 20
FAQs ........................................ pg 19, 22
Household Hazardous Waste ........... pg 26
Kaizer Meadow.................. ......... pg 12, 13
Paper bags ....................... ......... pg 25
Safe Sharps Program ..................... pg 21
Sorting guide .............................. pg 8
Special collection ........................ pg 10, 11, 17, 23
Tipping fees at Kaizer Meadow ........ pg 12
Winter waste collection ................. pg 5, 7
Kaizer Meadow has added a new feature - an interpretive and experiential campsite at the
base of our wind turbine. This joint project of the Municipality and Student Government at
Forest Heights Community School was officially opened on October 16.
We continue to work with Sustane Technologies, and other potential public and private
sector partners, in an effort to maintain a cost effective and environmentally sound solution
to waste management.
We have heard from the public concerning special pick-up and revised our approach as a
result. The details can be found on page 3 of this calendar.
Kaizer Meadow continues to be a leader in sustainable practices and your ongoing support is
key to our success.
Thank you.
LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS THROUGHOUT
THE CALENDAR!
Special collection
takes place this
week
Special leaf collection takes place
this week
Christmas trees will
be collected this
week
Waste collection
cancelled
Alternate collection day
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
2016
Members of Council
Christmas tree collection Jan. 18—29
(left to right, back to front)
year. For more details,
see PAGE 3.
Email: administration@chester.ca
Councillor Robert Myra, District 5;
Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford,
Special collection for bulky District 2; Councillor Brad Armstrong,
District 3;
items Councillor Andre Veinotte, District 1;
May 9 - 20
Warden Allen Webber, District 4;
July 18 - 29
Councillor Tina Connors, District 6;
Oct. 17 - 28
and Councillor Sharon ChurchCornelius, District 7.
Special leaf collection Contact Chester Municipal Council:
Nov. 14 - 25
Municipality of the District of Chester,
*The Municipality of Ches- P O Box 369, Chester NS B0J 1J0
ter will be offering THREE Phone: 902-275-3554
Fax: 902-275-4771
special collections this
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DON’T FORGET!
CHRISTMAS TREES WILL BE
COLLECTED THIS MONTH
January 2016
CHRISTMAS TREES WILL BE
COLLECTED FROM JANUARY
18 - 29 ON YOUR REGULARLY
SCHEDULED DAY.
www.chester.ca
Sun
Mon
1
NOTICE REGARDING SPECIAL
COLLECTION IN 2016
After a “test run” of reducing special collection from four times per year
to two, Council is making some changes.
Spring collection has changed from April
to May so the weather will be more cooperative. Also, an additional collection has been added in July, making the
number of special collections three instead of two.
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HAPPY NEW
YEAR
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10
5
Fri
6
1
Sat
7
2
NEW YEAR’S DAY
NO COLLECTION
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4
10
5
11
6
12
7
13
8
14
9
16
11
17
12
18
13
19
14
20
15
21
16
23
18
24
19
25
20
26
21
27
22
28
23
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION
WEEK B
WEEK B
22
17
WEEK A
WEEK A
May 9 to 20
29
24
July 18 to 29
WEEK B
If you have any questions, please contact Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330 for
more information.
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Thu
WEEK A
WEEK A
Special collection for the upcoming year
is scheduled for the following:
October 17 to 28
3
Wed
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
WEEK B
WEEK B
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3
Tue
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
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25
31
WEEK B
31
26
27
28
29
30
REGULAR DAY DURING THESE TWO WEEKS
WEEK A
PLEASE HAVE
YOUR WASTE OUT
BY 8:00 A.M.
During a storm, listen to CKBW or call
902-275-2330 or 902-275-1312 in case
collection is cancelled. If cancelled, collection will be the Saturday following
your regularly scheduled day.
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WASTE COLLECTION
A few tips and guidelines to remember about waste collection:
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ALL WASTE must be
within 10 feet of the
curb or it
will not be
collected.
ALL WASTE
is collected every two
weeks, on your scheduled collection day.
On your collection
day, garbage, blue bag
recyclables, recyclable paper and a green
cart will be collected.
If you are not sure
when your day is,
please see page 16.
ALWAYS place your waste at the
end of your own driveway and
NOT across the street.
WASTE NEEDS to be curbside by
8 A.M. PERIOD. Breakdowns,
weather, new drivers and route
changes may affect when your
waste is collected. Having your
waste curbside by 8 A.M. ensures
you won’t be missed. Trucks will
not return to
collect waste
that is put out
late.
DO NOT place
your waste with your neighbour’s
waste unless both civic addresses
are posted. If the waste collector only sees one civic number
posted, he will only collect the
allowable bag limit
and will reject
the rest.
AGS &
BAGS, B
AGS
MORE B
WASTE THAT IS PLACED in garbage
cans/containers MUST BE bagged.
Loose waste will not be
collected.
INDUSTRIAL SIZED BAGS
(larger than 31” x 42”) cannot be collected at the
curb. First, they are too
heavy for one person to lift
into the hopper of the
truck, which is 3 feet from
the ground. Second, these
bags are too big to fit into
the hopper of some of the
collection trucks. Play it
safe and do not use them.
ONLY ONE black bag will be
collected per collection.
Any more than that will be
rejected.
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THIS & THA
IF YOU HAVE OR USE a waste
collection box, be sure it is free of loose debris.
The waste collector is not responsible for picking up loose waste.
Also, if you share a box with other neighbours, remember that only
ONE black bag is permitted per household. Civic numbers need to be
posted so that the collector knows how may bags to collect.
BROKEN GLASS
needs to be
placed in a sealed
box and labeled
“BROKEN GLASS”.
Place the box alongside your other
waste.
THE BAG LIMIT on collection day is:
6 garbage bags (1 black bag + 5 clear
bags); 10 bags of recyclables (this includes
recyclable paper & bundles of cardboard
[2’ x 2’ x 3’ bundles]) and 1 green cart (3
additional paper bags of leaves/yard
waste is permitted as well).
BLACK BAGS are subject to inspection.
These bags are not meant to conceal unsorted waste. The bag is meant for any
type of garbage, including “personal” garbage that you do not want
your neighbour to see.
THE CLEAR BAGS FOR
GARBAGE PROGRAM is not just for
curbside collection. The SAME clear
bag rules apply when delivering waste
to the Kaizer Meadow Environmental
Management Centre AND when bagging
up waste for special collection. Using
clear bags encourages people to recycle and compost
AND it also makes it safer
for the people who handle
your waste.
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February 2016
HOW SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
AFFECT YOUR ROAD
Call Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330 or
the Public Works Dept. at 902-275-1312 to
determine if waste collection on your road
is affected by the spring weight
restrictions imposed by the Department of
Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal.
Or, visit www.gov.ns.ca/tran for road
updates.
If your road is affected, a smaller truck is
used for collection. Garbage bags, blue/
clear bags, paper, corrugated cardboard
AND green carts CAN BE COLLECTED AS
USUAL. GREEN CART MATERIAL DOES
NOT NEED TO BE BAGGED.
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
Sun
Mon
Tue
2
1
WEEK A
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Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
6
Groundhog Day
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24
25
26
27
WEEK B
14
WEEK A
21
Nova Scotia
Heritage Day
Collection as usual
22
WEEK B
28
29
WEEK A
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
WASTE COLLECTION IN THE WINTER
WINTER COLLECTION ON PRIVATE ROADS
In case of a snowstorm, listen to CKBW or call Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330 in
the event that waste collection has been cancelled. If cancelled, collection will be
held the Saturday immediately following your regular collection. Be sure to remove materials from the roadside as soon as possible to avoid the snow plow.
If you live on a private road, plow & salt/sand it
BEFORE collection. If your road is not plowed, the
collection truck may not collect your waste.
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RECYCLE!
RECYCLE!
THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RECYCLING
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Paper and blue bag recyclables CANNOT be mixed. Place
all recyclable paper into one bag and recyclable containers,
tins, and plastics into another bag.
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Blue bag recyclables MUST be clean. Even
one dirty can or container can contaminate
the entire bag.
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Recyclables CAN be rejected!
FACT:
2.86 BILLION
plastic grocery
bags are used
annually in
Canada. That’s
200 for every
citizen!
SUMMERTIME & RECYCLING
Just like at home, boater waste MUST
be properly sorted. Simply bring your
waste back to shore and use one of
the many sorting
stations available to
sort your waste.
FACT:
There are more than 1 MILLION tires recycled in Nova Scotia each year!
For more information on the tire
recycling program, visit
www.putwasteinitsplace.ca
PUBLIC SORTING STATIONS
RECYCLE!
FACT:
11% of our
garbage stream
is PAPER that
should have
been recycled.
STYROFOAM™ NOT RECYCLABLE!
If your group is hosting a public
event, the Municipality of the
District of Chester can lend you
sorting stations equipped with
colourful signage to promote
proper recycling at your event.
Please call 902-275-2330 or 902275-1312 for more details.
ALL Styrofoam™, regardless if it has a recycling
symbol or not, is not
recyclable and should be
placed in a clear bag
with other garbage.
This includes all
Styrofoam™ plates,
cups, bowls and packaging.
FACT:
Nova Scotia recycles 300,000
litres of paint
every year!
Please do not place it in
the bag with other recyclables or it will be
rejected.
FACT:
Recycling beverage containers
creates 600 full time jobs in
Nova Scotia. This amounts to $20.1
million in salaries!
AEROSOL CANS
Empty aerosol cans can no
longer be placed in the blue
bag as it poses a safety issue
for the waste collection
vehicles.
These empty cans are still
recyclable, but we ask that
you deliver them to the
Household Hazardous
Waste site at
Kaizer
Meadow OR
drop them off
at Adam’s
Bottle Exchange in
Gold River.
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March 2016
IS YOUR WASTE ACCESSIBLE
DURING THE WINTER?
Do you have a collection box that you
use for your waste? Do you know that
it needs to be accessible in order for
you to receive waste collection?
Please be sure that your box or collection area is clear of snow and snow
banks so that your collection service
isn’t interrupted.
Waste will NOT be collected if your
box looks like this...
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Mon
Tue
Wed
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Thu
Fri
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12
WEEK A
6
7
During a storm, listen to CKBW or call 902-275-1312 or 902275-2330 in case waste collection is cancelled. If cancelled, collection will be the Saturday following your regularly scheduled day.
WEEK B
13
14
15
16
WEEK A
20
17
18
19
25
26
St. Patrick’s Day
21
22
23
24
WEEK B
27
During a storm, listen
to CKBW or call 902275-2330 or 902-2751312 in case collection
is cancelled. If cancelled, collection will
be the Saturday following your regularly
scheduled day.
Sat
GOOD FRIDAY
NO COLLECTION
28
29
30
31
WEEK A
Easter Sunday
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
Easter Monday
Collection as usual
WHAT IS SO IMPORTANT ABOUT 8 A.M.?
This is the time that the waste collector starts his day collecting your waste . Although our collector tries to maintain the same pick up times during collection, sometimes this is not possible, especially during the winter months. Icy roads and other factors may alter collection times. Please
do not get accustomed to placing your waste out later than 8 A.M. even though the truck may
show up later. Have waste at the curb for 8 A.M. This does not only apply during the winter
months; this rule applies ALL YEAR ROUND.
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THE MUNCIPALITY OF CHESTER’S FOUR STREAM SORTING GUIDE
RECYCLABLES
(BLUE BAG)
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Plastic containers, tubs, lids &
bottles (shampoo, yogurt, detergent, cookie trays, cleaning fluid
bottles, etc.)
Plastic bags (grocery, bread,
shopping, frozen food, Ziploc®
bags, etc.)
Aluminum foil, cans, pie plates &
trays
Tin & steel cans
Metal lids & tops (place in can &
crimp shut)
Glass bottles & jars (baby food,
pickle, Mason jars, pasta, etc.)
Milk containers
Paper cartons (juice, sauerkraut,
etc.)
Refundable beverage containers
(pop cans, bottles, juice packs,
liquor bottles, etc.)
Plastic fruit & vegetable trays
Beverage containers (excluding milk
cartons) can also be returned to an
ENVIRO-DEPOT™ for a refund.
RECYCLABLES MUST BE CLEAN
OR THEY WILL BE REJECTED!
RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS &
RECYCLABLE PAPER DO NOT
BELONG IN THE SAME BAG.
RECYCLABLE PAPER
(CLEAR BAG)
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Newspaper & flyers
Magazines
Catalogues & phone books
Soft covered books
Hard covered books (remove
cover & place in same bag)
Junk mail
Office paper
Envelopes (plastic windows do
not have to be removed)
Egg cartons & paper trays
Writing paper
Note pad & copier paper
Shredded paper
Boxboard (paper towel & toilet
paper rolls, cereal & detergent
boxes, frozen food boxes,
Kleenex & shoe boxes)
File folders
Greeting cards
ORGANICS
(GREEN CART)
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All food waste (peelings, bones,
dairy, seafood shells, etc.)
Coffee grounds, filters & tea
bags
Pizza boxes
Paper towels & napkins
Wet or soiled paper or boxboard
Waxed paper/cardboard
Paper dishes
Sugar, flour & potato bags
(paper)
Wooden stir sticks
Tissue paper
Hot and cold drink cups (Tim
Hortons, Subway, etc.)
Leaves & grass
Sawdust & wood shavings
(douse with water before collection to avoid a blowing hazard)
Twigs & branches, small brush
GARBAGE
(CLEAR BAG)
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Corrugated cardboard (flatten boxes
& tie in 2’ x 2’ x 3’ bundles & place
next to other bags of recyclable
paper).
DO NOT place branches more than 2” in
diameter in the cart or that they stick
out over the top of the green cart. The
lid must be able to close.
TIE branches in 3’ long bundles and place
them out beside your cart.
If your cart is full, put a MAXIMUM of 3
paper bags (or certified, compostable) of
leaves out per collection. NO PLASTIC
OR THE CART WILL BE REJECTED!
Styrofoam™ (meat trays, cups,
etc.)
Candy wrappers & chip bags
Cigarette butts
Clothing & foot wear
Wall paper
Disposable diapers
Feminine products
Kitty litter & dog waste
Vacuum bags & floor sweepings
Toothpaste tubes
Frozen juice cans
Dryer sheets & lint
Popcorn bags
Soiled/dirty plastic wrap
Soiled/dirty aluminum foil
Incandescent light bulbs
Empty paint cans
Broken glass (place in box and
label “BROKEN GLASS”)
Kleenex®
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE must be taken directly
to Kaizer Meadow in a
labeled container that WILL
NOT leak. See page 26
for more details on
hazardous waste.
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April 2016
INFORMATION ON FLUORESCENT
BULBS & CFL DROP OFF BOXES
Drop off your old
fluorescent bulbs
(including compact
fluorescent lights) at
one of our drop-off
boxes, and the
Municipality will
dispose of them at our Household
Hazardous Waste Depot.
In addition to the drop off boxes
located at the Chester and New Ross
Home Hardware stores, you may also
drop bulbs off at ADAM’S BOTTLE
EXCHANGE located in Gold River.
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
Sun
Mon
Please note that there are now battery collection tubes available at the
Municipal Office (151 King Street) in
Chester. These tubes are for REGULAR HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES ONLY.
Any other batteries can be taken directly to Kaizer Meadow for disposal.
There is also a box to
drop off old cell
phones.
Questions?
Call 902-275-2330.
Wed
WEEK A
B
PLEASE
HAVE
YOUR
WASTE
PLEASE
HAVE
YOUR
WASTE
PLEASE
HAVE
YOUR
WASTE
OUTOUT
BY 8:00
A.M.
8:00
A.M.
OUT BY BY
8:00
A.M.
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5
5
10
17
6
6
Thu
WEEK A
WEEK B
Sat
Sat
1
1
22
8
8
9
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
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7
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
REGULAR DAY DURING THESE TWO WEEKS
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20
21
22
22 EARTH DAY
GOOD FRIDAY
Site Closed &
Collection
Earth Day
Rescheduled
23
23
Collection for
April 22
25
EASTER MONDAY
Collection as
usual
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29
30
30
WEEK
WEEK B
A
24
Fri
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
WEEK
WEEK B
A
WEEK A
B
INFORMATION ON
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES
Tue
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Do you have good or used clothing & textiles that you don’t have a
use for anymore? Instead of throwing them in your clear bag
for garbage, why not give them to a family member or friend?
Or donate to the Salvation Army? Or drop them off at any donation box located throughout the Municipality? It reduces the
amount of waste sent to the landfill!
Look on
Page 16
for your
Week.
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS
NEXT MONTH!
Turn the page to find out
what day your items will
be collected.
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SPECIAL COLLECTION
Special collection for the Municipality of Chester takes place THREE TIMES per year. It gives residents
a chance to get rid of any larger, bulkier items they may have. However, THERE ARE LIMITS! The rules
and guidelines to remember during special collection are listed below. Special collection items can be placed at
the curb 24 hours prior to your collection day.
WHAT CAN I PUT OUT FOR SPECIAL COLLECTION?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could put anything you want out during special collection and that there were no limits? Unfortunately, this is not the
case. The waste collector only has an allotted amount of time to finish collecting from each residence on the entire run. There are LIMITS as to
WHAT and HOW MUCH you can put out. YOUR CLEAN UP PILE CANNOT BE ANY LARGER THAN THE EQUIVALENT OF 12 FULL, CLEAR GARBAGE
BAGS (46 cubic feet in volume). Items cannot exceed 50 lbs in weight and 4 feet in length. IF IN DOUBT, FIND OUT! Call Kaizer Meadow at
902-275-2330.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
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Large appliances - stoves, dishwashers, hot water tanks, etc.
Metals - small car parts, lawn mowers (fluids MUST be removed),
etc.
Furniture & mattresses.
Lobster traps - LIMIT of 10 traps per residence; any more than this
will not be collected.
SMALL amounts of wood - wood cannot exceed 4 feet in length &
50 lbs in weight; small pieces must be bundled, boxed or bagged.
SMALL amounts of drywall - drywall cannot exceed 4 feet in length
& 50 lbs in weight; small pieces must be bundled, boxed or bagged.
SMALL amounts asphalt shingles - asphalt shingles cannot exceed 4
feet in length & 50 lbs in weight; small pieces must be bundled,
boxed or bagged.
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
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Electronics - see page 18 for a detailed list. These items will be
REJECTED.
 Tires - can be taken to Kaizer Meadow. Retailers can also take up to
4 tires at a time, free of charge.
 HHW - paints, oils, fuels, pesticides, etc. must be taken to Kaizer
Meadow’s HHW Depot. See page 26 for a detailed list.
 Propane tanks - can be taken to Kaizer Meadow.
 Items containing Freon® - refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers &
air conditioners must be taken to Kaizer Meadow.
 Bags larger than 31” x 42” will not be collected.
 Black bags will not be collected (only one black bag will be collected per civic
address).
IF IN DOUBT, FIND OUT!
Not sure if you can put that old refrigerator or
that old chair out for special collection? Call
More Guidelines…
Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330 to find out.
DO NOT place anything that you wish to keep near the curb or near your waste collection box
during special collection. The waste collector may mistake the item(s) for special collection.
IF YOU CAN’T SEE IT, NEITHER CAN THE COLLECTOR. Do not bury blue bags or recyclable paper beneath your special collection items. The driver
will not rummage through the pile to look for these items. The same applies to your metal items; keep them separate and do not bury beneath
other special collection items. A separate truck will collect metal items. Please keep them separate and visible, or they may be missed.
DID YOU KNOW that during special collection, extra trucks are working to collect your waste? Usually along with the trucks that normally pick up
your waste, there are extra trucks to collect larger items and your metal items. This means that your waste may be collected at different times
and/or later than usual.
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IMPORTANT: CLEAR BAGS must be used during special collection! Over the limit black bags will be REJECTED.
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DON’T FORGET!
SPECIAL COLLECTION TAKES
PLACE THIS MONTH
May 2016
Special collection items
will be collected between
MAY 9 & MAY 20 on your
regular collection day.
www.chester.ca
Special collection items can be
placed at the curb 24 hours prior
to your special collection day, as
outlined in the Waste Collection &
Disposal By-Law.
For a detailed list of what’s
accepted and not accepted during
special collection, see PAGE 10.
PLEASE REMEMBER: SPECIAL
COLLETION ITEMS CAN AND WILL
BE REJECTED IF THE GUIDELINES
LISTED ON PAGE 10 ARE NOT
FOLLOWED.
PROPANE TANKS
Propane tanks (any size) can create many
safety hazards if they are not properly
handled & disposed of.
NEVER throw your mini tanks in the garbage or blue bag. They could explode
when being compacted on the collection
trucks AND if they are compacted
by the landfill compactor. To
dispose of any propane tank, take
them to Kaizer Meadow.
Sun
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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12
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14
WEEK B
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WEEK A
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
Mother’s Day
15
16
18
19
20
21
REGULAR DAY DURING THESE TWO WEEKS
WEEK B
22
17
23
24
25
26
27
28
WEEK A
Victoria Day
Collection as usual
29
30
31
WEEK B
PLEASE HAVE YOUR WASTE OUT BY 8:00 A.M. OR YOU
MAY BE MISSED. IF YOU ARE MISSED, THE COLLECTION
TRUCKS WILL NOT RETURN TO COLLECT YOUR WASTE.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR
WASTE OUT BY 8:00
A.M. IF YOU ARE
MISSED, THE COLLECTOR
WILL NOT RETURN TO
COLLECT YOUR WASTE.
COTTAGE WASTE
Just like at home, cottage waste
MUST be properly sorted. Clear bags
must also be used for garbage (1 black
bag is allowed). If you have any questions about cottage waste, please call 902-275-2330.
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 12 Noon
Sundays - Closed
Environmental Management Centre
902-275-2330
www.chester.ca
The Kaizer Meadow Environmental Management Centre is comprised of a waste management facility that actually improves the
environment and an Eco-Park for green businesses. We are located at 450 Kaizer Meadow Road, Route 14, approximately 17 km North
from Exit 8, Highway #103.
TIPPING FEES AT KAIZER MEADOW
Kaizer Meadow is
also the home of a
98 metre tall, 2 MW
wind turbine which
produces enough
electricity for approximately 500
homes. The cost?
$5.5 million!
There is NO CHARGE for residential weights less than 680.4 kg
(1,500 lbs) for residents of the Municipality of Chester. If the
load exceeds this weight, there will be a charge on the weight
that is over the initial 680.4 kg (1,500 lbs).
Description
Kaizer Meadow originally opened in
1993. At that time, there were approximately 100 dumpsites in NS. Today,
there are only 6 Second Generation
Landfills in NS.
Half cells are constructed at a cost of approximately $3 million dollars each. Kaizer Meadow’s
landfill cell “3A” opened in February 2015.
Questions? Call 902-275-2330 or email solidwaste@chester.ca
Per Tonne Charge
Recyclables/Compost
$ 0.00
Recyclable Paper/Cardboard
$ 0.00
Household Hazardous Waste
$ 0.00
(residential only)
Metal
$ 35.00
Residuals (garbage)
$ 75.80
Wood
$ 35.00
Asphalt
$ 35.00
Contaminated Soil
Septic Waste
(call prior to delivery)
$ 45.00
$ 22.00
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
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June 2016
DELIVERING WASTE TO
KAIZER MEADOW
When delivering waste to Kaizer
Meadow, it is important to remember
to secure all loads. Unsecured loads
of waste not only can cause an unsightly mess, it can also create a huge
safety hazard.
Please be sure to secure your load!
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
Sun
Mon
If you see or know someone who is illegally
dumping waste, please call Kaizer Meadow
at 902-275-2330.
A
WEEK B
3
6
2
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7
5
8
9
6
Fri
Sat
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4
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Page 16 for
your Week.
ENVIRONMENT WEEK - JUNE 2nd to 8th
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WEEK B
WEEK A
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WEEK A
WEEK
Father’sBDay
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WEEK A
NO DUMPING
Thu
1
PLEASE HAVE YOUR WASTE
OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
WEEK A
B
Dumping in the woods, ditches, commercial dumpsters & even in your neighbour’s
garbage box is considered illegal dumping
and YES...it is ILLEGAL!
Wed
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
2
5
ILLEGAL DUMPING
Tue
WEEK B30
WEEK B
PLEASE HAVE YOUR WASTE
PLEASE HAVE YOUR
WASTE OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
CLEAR BAGS & KAIZER MEADOW
NO DU
MPING
Please keep in mind that ALL bagged
garbage delivered to Kaizer Meadow MUST
BE in clear bags. Only ONE black bag is permitted. Questions? Call 902-275-2330.
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS
NEXT MONTH!
Turn the page to find out
what day your items will
be collected.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE
DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Waste Collection Routes
Sources:
Digital BaseMap Data from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations
Legend
Week A
Prepared by Chester Municipal ity of the District of
Chester
Week B
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Map Disclaimer:
Information shown on these draw ings is compiled from
numerous sources a nd may not be complete or
accurate. The Municipa lity of the District of Chester is
not responsibl e for a ny errors, omissions or deficiencies
in these drawing s.
Fox
Point
WEEKDAY
Monday
WEEK A
Starting at the intersection of Hwy. 3 and Hwy. 329 at East River,
including Aspotogan, Bayswater, Blandford, Upper Blandford, Deep
Cove and part of East River, and ending at 3165 Hwy. 329 (near Awalt
Lake).
Starting at the intersection of Pig Loop Rd. and Valley Rd. turning South onto
Duke St. to the intersection of Duke St. and Regent St. including Regent St. and
all streets in the Village of Chester lying South of Regent St. including the
Peninsula.
Tuesday
Starting at the intersection of Haddon Hill Rd. (Village Boundary) and Hwy. 3 to
and including Westwind Drive, Eastwind Drive and part of Haddon Hill Rd. which
is included within the Village boundary line near the old Haddon Hall property.
Also, including Hwy. 3 to Douglas Avenue.
Starting at Pig Loop Rd. and ending at the intersection of Duke St. and Pig Loop
Rd. including all of Pig Loop Rd., Zinck Rd., Golf Course Rd., Chandler Rd.,
and Nauss Point.
Starting at the East Chester Recreation Association building on Hwy. 3 and
ending at Chester Shore Rd., including Stevens Rd.
Wednesday
Starting at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Hwy. 3 (including Douglas
Avenue at the Village Boundary), including part of Haddon Hill Rd (near the old
Haddon Hall), and including Marina Rd., Shaw Island, Robinsons Corner, and
part of Marriott’s Cove.
Starting at the intersection of Route 14 and Hwy. 3 to the Landfill including
Chester Grant Rd. to Route 12, Wake Up Hill Rd. and all of Route 14.
Thursday
Starting at Forest Heights Community School along Route 12 to New Ross
where Route 12 intersects with the Forties Rd., including all of the
Forties and over to the county line at Franey Corner, including
Seffernsville, Forties, Lake Ramsay, Glengarry and Fraxville to the
intersection of Route 12 and Forties Rd.
Starting at East Chester Recreation Association building and ending at
the abandoned rail line in Hubbards and all roads in between. This
includes Simms Settlement, Dauphinee Mill Lake Rd. & Otter Point.
Friday
WEEK B
Starting at the abandoned rail line where it intersects with Hwy. 3 in
Hubbards and ending at 3165 Hwy. 329 (near Awalt Lake). This includes
Northwest Cove, The Lodge, Birchy Head, Mill Cove, Fox Point and
part of Hubbards to the abandoned rail line where it intersects with
Hwy. 3 in Hubbards including Fox Point Front Rd.
This also includes all streets in the Village of Chester lying North of
Regent St. including Walker Rd. and Walker Cut.
From Chester Shore Rd. to the Old Train Station, excluding Chester
Shore Rd.
Starting at the East Chester Recreation Association building traveling
along Old Trunk 3 to the intersection of Hwy. 3 and Haddon Hill Rd.
(next to the Old Train Station). This includes all of Old Trunk 3,
Chester Downs, Islandview Subdivision, all of Stanford Lake Rd. (to
where it intersects with Hwy. 3), Chester Commons Rd., Maplewood
Dr., and Target Hill Rd.
Starting at Marina Rd. and ending at the intersection of Beech Hill Rd.
and Hwy. 3 (excluding Beech Hill Rd.) and roads on Route 12 to Forest
Heights Community School including part of Marriott’s Cove, all of
Middle River, Chester Basin (excluding Croft Rd.), and part of Route 12
to Forest Heights Community School.
Starting at the county line at New Russell over to the junction of Lake
Lawson Road, including Lake Lawson Road and also including Mill Rd. and
Leville.
Starting at the county line in Aldersville to the intersection of Route 12
and Forties Rd.
Beginning at the bridge in Martins River and ending at the Station Rd. in
Western Shore where it intersects with Hwy. 3 and where it also
Starting at intersection of Beech Hill Rd. and Hwy. 3, including Beech
intersects with North St. This includes all roads in Martins Point and
Hill Rd. and Croft Rd., to Station Rd. in Western Shore and where it also part of Western Shore between Station Rd. and Martins River Bridge.
intersects with Hwy. 3 and North St., including all roads in Gold River
and part of Western Shore between Station Rd. and Beech Hill Rd.
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DON’T FORGET!
SPECIAL COLLECTION TAKES
PLACE THIS MONTH
July 2016
Special collection items
will be collected between
JULY 18 & JULY 29 on
your regular collection day.
www.chester.ca
Sun
Mon
1
2
For a detailed list of what’s
accepted and not accepted during
special collection, see PAGE 10.
PLEASE REMEMBER: SPECIAL
COLLETION ITEMS CAN AND WILL
BE REJECTED IF THE GUIDELINES
LISTED ON PAGE 10 ARE NOT
FOLLOWED.
Are you Week A or B? Look on Page 16 to
find out.
Still unsure? Call 902-275-2330.
WASTE MUST BE CURBSIDE FOR
8 A.M. IF YOU ARE MISSED, THE
TRUCK WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO COLLECT
WASTE THAT WAS
PUT OUT LATE.
WEEK B
WEEK A
WEEK A
3
8
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
Fri
1
6
Sat
Sat
27
2
CANADA DAY
Site Closed &
Collection
CANADA DAY
Rescheduled
Look
Look
on on Page
16for
for your
Page 16
Week.
your Week.
CANADA DAY
Special collection items can be
placed at the curb 24 hours prior
to your special collection day, as
outlined in the Waste Collection &
Disposal By-Law.
Tue
Collection for
July 1
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION
NO COLLECTION
4
9
5
10
6
11
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12
8
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16
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17
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18
14
19
15
20
16
16
21
WEEK A
B
10
15
PLEASE HAVE YOUR
WASTE OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
WEEK B
A
17
22
23
18
WEEK
WEEKB
A
WEEK
WEEKA B
WEEK
26
21
27
22
23
23
28
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
25
30
31
31
25
20
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
WEEK A
B
24
29
24
19
26
31
27
28
29
30
30
Look on Page
16 for your
Week.
REGULAR
DAY
DURINGTHESE
THESETWO
TWOWEEKS
WEEKS
REGULAR
DAY
DURING
PAGES 14 & 15 OF THIS CALENDAR
Please note that the map located on PAGES 14 & 15 of this calendar is to be used as a
GUIDE to determine which areas are WEEK A (yellow) & WEEK B (green). It is not meant
to be a road map.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERY ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER.
17
Have you visited your ENVIRO-DEPOT
TM
lately?
ELECTRONICS
Adam’s Bottle Exchange Ltd. is located at 5962 Highway #3
in Gold River. This is what they can do for you…
1. Accept paint. Below is a list of paint products you can, and
cannot, bring. Containers must be tightly sealed and clearly labeled
with their contents. Please do not return paint in glass containers
or mix alkyd (oil-based) and latex (water-based) paints.
2. Accept refundable beverage containers. You get a 5¢ refund
for all non-liquor beverage containers less than 5L; you also receive
5¢for liquor beverage containers 500ml or less and 10¢ for liquor
beverage containers greater than 500ml. Please remove all caps,
do not crush and rinse containers. Containers include:

Aluminum beverage containers & steel beverage cans

Glass beverage bottles & liquor bottles

Paper juice cartons & tetra-paks

Plastic beverage containers
NO DAIRY OR MEAL RELACEMENT CONTAINERS (place in bag with other recyclables).
The Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA) allows for the recycling of the following electronics. Please call 1-877-462-8907 or visit
www.recyclemyelectronics.ca/ns for more information.




For details on these
programs, contact Adam’s
Bottle Exchange Ltd. at
902-212-0989 or visit RRFB
Nova Scotia’s website at:
www.putwasteinitsplace.ca
3. Accept electronics. Adam’s Bottle Exchange is a drop-off for all
acceptable electronic waste.
4. Accept AEROSOL CANS, CFL & FLUORESCENT BULBS and HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES.
ACCEPTABLE PAINTS
RECYCLING
NON-ACCEPTABLE PAINTS
Interior/exterior latex, alkyd, enamel
& oil-based paints
Paints containing pesticides or wood
preservatives that are registered under
Pest Control Act (ie. Marine anti-fouling
paint)
Porch, floor & deck paint
Craft paint (aerosols acceptable)
Interior & exterior varnishes & urethanes
Automotive paint (aerosols acceptable
Marine enamels
Industrial or two-part paint
Wood finishing oils, stain & shellac
Roof patch
Latex driveway sealers
Brushes, rags & rollers
Rust paint, decorative metal paints
Paint in glass containers
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
Televisions (TV’s)
Computers (including laptops,
notebooks)
Computer scanners
Computer monitors
Computer CPU’s
Cables, mice, keyboards &
other components
Telephones (cordless &
corded)
Fax machines
Answering machines
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Stereos & amplifiers
Speakers
Radios & clock radios
CD players
MP3 players
Digital cameras
Video cameras & camcorders
VCR’s
DVD players
Car stereo systems
Home theaters in a box
All unwanted electronics listed on this page WILL NOT be collected at
the curb, even during special collections.
The EPRA Drop-off in the Municipality of Chester is located at ADAM’S
BOTTLE EXCHANGE, #5962 Highway #3, Gold River.
Cell phones can be recycled
through the Recycle My Cell program. For locations or information
about the program, visit
www.recyclemycell.ca or call
1-888-797-1740.
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August 2016
FAQ’S
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
UNSURE OF YOUR COLLECTION
DAY?
Turn to page 16 to find
out which day and week
your waste will be
collected.
WHEN CAN WASTE BE PLACED AT
THE CURB?
Garbage, recyclables and green carts
can be placed at the curb for collection
NOT EARLIER than dusk of the day
PRIOR to collection, as outlined in the
Waste Collection & Disposal By-Law. The
owner of the property is
responsible for the
waste until it is collected.
Sun
1
7
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
PLEASE HAVE YOUR WASTE OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
OR YOU MAY BE MISSED. IF YOU ARE MISSED,
THE COLLECTION TRUCKS WILL NOT RETURN
TO COLLECT YOUR WASTE.
Civic Holiday
WEEK A
Collection as usual
WEEK B
14
WEEK A
21
WEEK B
28
WHAT ABOUT MISSED OR REJECTED WASTE AT THE CURB?
If your waste was rejected or
missed, be sure to remove it from
the curb to avoid bags being
ripped opened by rodents,
birds, etc. Waste that was not
collected is ultimately YOUR
responsibility.
Mon
WEEK A
GET THE CORRECT INFORMATION
So many times we hear the phrase, “Somebody told me…” or “I heard that…”.
Sometimes, that “somebody” is wrong.
To get the correct information on waste, recycling, and the collection of
waste, please call Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330. Staff will gladly give you
the CORRECT information!
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C O M P O S T I N G AND G R E E N C A R T S
FRYER GREASE/OIL IS NOT HAZARDOUS WASTE
At home, cooled fryer grease/oil can go into your green cart. To avoid
the oil leaking onto the ground, line your cart with leaves, paper towels
or newspapers to absorb the liquid.
For disposal of larger volumes of grease/
WINTER COLLECTION OF
oil (ie. from restaurants) please contact
GREEN CARTS
B.D. Rae Waste Management for information at 902-452-8181 or www.bdrae.ca.
Having issues with your cart
freezing during the winter
TIP!
months? Be sure to place your
The maximum weight for your green cart out for collection every
cart is 150 lbs (68 kgs).
two weeks, even if it isn’t full.
If your green cart is over this
Using paper bags will also
weight, it will NOT be collected.
help.
GREEN CART TIPS & HINTS

Green carts ARE NOT meant to store garbage! If the collector or Solid
Waste Inspector sees garbage in your green cart, it will be rejected.

Clean boxboard (cracker boxes, cereal boxes, etc.) should not go into
the green cart. Boxboard needs to be placed in your bag with other recyclable paper.

Do not fill your cart so that the lid will not shut.

Be sure your green cart is accessible for the collector. Do not surround
it with bagged waste.

To avoid materials smelling bad in the summer, place your cart out for
collection every two weeks, even if it isn’t full. Using paper bags may
help as well.
ASHES
COOLED ashes can go into your green cart. But did you know that
ashes can be a safety hazard to the collector? If you do not douse them
with water after putting the ashes in your green cart, the dust can get
into the eyes of the collector while he’s emptying your cart. Please douse the
ashes with water to keep everyone safe! It takes three weeks to completely cool
ashes. Make sure that they are cooled before placing them in your cart.
COMPOSTING...IT’S AS EASY AS 1 - 2 - 3!
What is composting?
Composting is a process where organic matter (kitchen waste & yard waste)
breaks down into an extremely useful, nutrient-rich soil that can be used in
vegetable gardens, flower beds, lawns & more!
What are the benefits of composting?
Composting helps your gardens grow. By adding compost to your gardens, you
are supplying nutrients to your gardens, shrubs, lawns, etc.!
Composting REDUCES WASTE! Approximately 30-50% of waste produced at home
can be composted. Composting also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
Since compost is a natural, healthy fertilizer, it’s environmentally friendly!
How can I compost?
You can compost one of three ways:
1. Green cart composting - all food waste, wet/dirty paper & yard waste can
go into the green cart. We take care of the rest!
2. Backyard composting - choose your container/location, build your pile alternating layers of browns (leaves, twigs) & greens (kitchen waste, grass clippings), continue adding material to your pile & maintain your pile by turning
the material and ensuring the pile is always damp.
3. Vermicomposting - is the process of using worms (red wigglers) to turn food
waste into vermicast, a nutrient-rich fertilizer you can use in many ways.
Vermicomposting can be done indoors. All you need is a plastic tote filled
3/4 full with shredded paper moistened with water. Then add food scraps &
worms. Cover them with some garden soil, place the cover on the tote &
place under the sink or in the basement.
In 3-6 months, it should be ready for harvesting! Begin by scraping the top
layer off and place in a container. Continue this until you reach the worms
at the bottom. Refill with moist, shredded paper & begin the
process all over again.
FACT: 33% of our garbage
stream is ORGANIC WASTE that
should have been placed in the
green cart.
NEED COMPOST?
Kaizer Meadow has a limited
supply of compost that is
usually ready to harvest
in late spring. Please call
902-275-2330 for
availability.
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September 2016
SAFE SHARPS BRING
BACK PROGRAM
Sharps are needles, syringes and lancets.
NEVER place sharps into the garbage, recycling bags or green cart. They can seriously injure and cause unnecessary stress
to the staff who handle your waste.
Ask your pharmacist for a FREE Safe
Sharps container for your used sharps.
Return the full container to the pharmacy
for FREE and PROPER disposal.
www.chester.ca
Sun
Mon
Mon
Tue
Tue
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
1
WEEK A
B
Fri
Fri
2
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WEEK B
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5
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6
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7
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LABOUR
LABOURDAY
DAY
Site
Site Closed
Closed &
&
Collection
Collection
LABOUR DAY
Rescheduled
Rescheduled
Sat
Sat
1
13
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION FOR
SEPTEMBER 5
8
810
Collection for
for
Collection
September 33
September
NO COLLECTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING LABOUR DAY
WASTE COLLECTION
In the past, when your collection day fell
on a holiday & it was rescheduled, we
asked that you place your waste out on
the Saturday following the holiday.
This year, if your collection day falls on
Labour Day (Sept. 5), please place your
waste out for collection on SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 3.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE
STANDARD FOR ALL HOLIDAYS.
PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR
AND LOOK FOR THE ICONS.
Questions? Please call 902-275-2330.
11
9
12
10
10
GRANDPARENT’S
DAY
13
11
11
GRANDPARENT’S
DAY
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WEEK A
WEEK B
WEEK B
WEEK B
A
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WEEK B
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
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WEEK
B
WEEK
AA
WEEK
BAG LIMITS FOR RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES
On your collection day, you are allowed the following:
- 6 bags of garbage (5 clear + 1 black bag)
- 10 bags of recyclables (including bags of recyclable paper & bundles of card
board)
- 1 green cart (3 paper bags of yard waste is permitted as well)
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Compostable?
Garbage?
Recyclable?
Confused about a few items that may (or may not be) in our sorting guide?
Below are a few items that we get the most questions about. So...
et’s
FROZEN JUICE CANS
Frozen juice cans—the kind made with tin lids and bottoms and cardboard in the middle—are
GARBAGE. They are made of mixed materials and cannot be recycled.
sort
...l
it out!
HOT & COLD DRINK CUPS
All PAPER drink cups are compostable and can go into the green cart, even if it has a “waxy” film on it. This includes all paper cups
from Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Subway®, etc. Just remove the straw and place it in the garbage and place the lid in the blue bag for
recycling.
KEURIG CUPS (K-CUPS)
These can be tricky; unless you want to separate the components (remove lid and empty grinds), these cups are garbage because it is
made of mixed materials. If you want to reduce waste, remove the lid and place it in the garbage; the grinds can be placed in to your
green cart and the plastic cup can be rinsed and recycled!
STYROFOAM™
All Styrofoam™, regardless whether it has a recycling symbol on it or not, is NOT recyclable and should be placed in a clear bag with
other garbage. This includes all Styrofoam™ cups, trays, packaging and containers.
KITTY LITTER & DOG WASTE
ALL pet waste and litter is garbage. If you use a grocery bag for cleaning up after Fido, just toss the bag into a clear or black bag.
The contents do not have to be emptied into the bag.
DOG FOOD & CAT FOOD BAGS
MOST of these items are made up of two or more materials (mixed) and cannot be recycled. Doing a simple tear test will tell
you if the bag contains a plastic liner or not. Just rip the bag to see if there is a plastic film or liner where the tear ends. If
there is, this means that the bag contains mixed materials and it belongs in the garbage.
STRAWBERRY & BLUEBERRY BOXES
Wooden boxes and the type that are made of paper (like a drink tray) are compostable and can go into your green cart. If they are
made of plastic, they are recyclable and can go into your bag with other recyclable containers.
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October 2016
DON’T FORGET!
SPECIAL COLLECTION TAKES
PLACE THIS MONTH
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
Special collection items will
be collected between
OCTOBER 17 & 28 on your
regular collection day.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Special collection items can be placed
at the curb 24 hours prior to your
special collection day, as outlined in
the Waste Collection & Disposal ByLaw.
For a detailed list of what’s accepted
and not accepted during special
collection, see PAGE 10.
PLEASE REMEMBER: SPECIAL
COLLETION ITEMS CAN AND WILL BE
REJECTED IF THE GUIDELINES LISTED
ON PAGE 10 ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
BEFORE YOU LITTER…
...CONSIDER the possibility of an animal
being caught in and harmed by what you’ve
left behind.
CONSIDER the pollution you are causing.
CONSIDER the ugliness of what you are doing.
Please don’t litter.
WEEK A
2
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR WASTE
OUT BY 8:00 A.M.
3
4
5
6
7
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
WEEK B
9
10
WEEK A
Collection as usual
16
17
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
Thanksgiving
SPECIAL COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
WEEK B
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WEEK A
24
30
8
25
31
26
27
28
29
REGULAR DAY DURING THESE TWO WEEKS
WEEK B
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES
Did you know that some collection trucks are equipped to collect all streams of waste
(garbage, recyclables, paper & organics)? These are known as 3 & 4 stream trucks.
Although all waste is collected on one truck, the truck contains different
compartments & all waste is kept separated. The truck can then “off
load” the separated materials at the designated areas at Kaizer Meadow.
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L IM I T S , B A G S &
DID YOU KNOW…
...this is how your waste SHOULD look on your
waste collection day? Compost, recyclables and
garbage should be
properly sorted, placed in the
appropriate bag and should not
be over the BAG LIMIT.
Waste Collection
Limits
The Municipality of the District of Chester provides businesses
and residents with the bi-weekly collection of the following:
 6 bags of garbage (one black + five clear, no larger than
31” x 42”)

10 bags of recyclables (includes bags of paper & bundles
of cardboard)

1 green cart (3 additional paper bags or certified
compostable of leaves/yard waste)
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CORRUGATED CARDBOARD MUST BE IN
2’ X 2’ X 3’ BUNDLES
AND PLACED ALONGSIDE YOUR OTHER
MATERIALS. IF
CARDBOARD IS NOT
BUNDLED, IT MAY
NOT BE COLLECTED.
REJECTION
Your waste SHOULD NOT look
like this. Over the bag limit,
unsorted waste and using more
than one black bag, will result in
REJECTION.
If you want to avoid rejection, please
call Kaizer Meadow at 902-275-2330 to
get the correct information on waste
and recycling OR follow the sorting
guide found on PAGE 8.
We will only collect ONE BLACK BAG per
collection. Anything over
that will be REJECTED.
Questions?
Call 902-275-2330.
CLEAR BAGS :
SAME RULES, DIFFERENT PLACES
Do you know that the same clear bag
rules that apply during regular collection also apply at KAIZER MEADOW?
Please keep in mind that ALL bagged
garbage delivered to Kaizer Meadow
MUST BE in clear bags. Only ONE black
bag is permitted. The same rules apply
for special collection. Go to page 10 for
more information on special collection.
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November 2016
LEAF & YARD WASTE
WILL BE COLLECTED
THIS MONTH
www.chester.ca
LEAVES IN CLEAR, PLASTIC
BAGS WILL BE COLLECTED
FROM NOVEMBER 14 - 25
ON YOUR REGULAR
SCHEDULED DAY.
Special leaf collection is the only time
that CLEAR, PLASTIC bags can be used
to bag leaves. It is also the only time
that an UNLIMITED amount of bagged
leaves will be collected.
During regular collection, yard waste
(leaves, grass clippings, garden
trimmings, etc.) can go in your green
cart. If your green cart is full, you can
put UP TO THREE PAPER BAGS (or
certified compostable bags) alongside
your green cart each collection. Paper
bags are always the preferred option.
Sun
6
Tue
Wed
Thu
7
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
REMEMBRANCE DAY
NO COLLECTION
14
21
16
17
18
19
22
23
24
25
26
REGULAR DAY DURING THESE TWO WEEKS
WEEK A
WEEK B
15
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION
SPECIAL LEAF COLLECTION IS ON YOUR
WEEK B
20
Sat
1
WEEK A
13
Fri
Look on
Page 16 for
your Week.
WEEK B
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DO NOT put branches in a bag. Please
tie them in 3’ long bundles and place
them in the green cart
and ONLY IF THEY DO
NOT EXCEED 2” IN
DIAMETER OR STICK
OUT OF THE TOP OF
THE CART.
Mon
28
29
30
During a storm, listen to CKBW or call 275-1312 or 275-2330 in case collection is cancelled. If cancelled, collection will be the Saturday following your
regularly scheduled day.
PAPER BAGS - THE PREFERED OPTION
When bagging up leaves and yard waste, the use of paper bags is always
the best option. Paper bags are also preferred if you use bags for your
food waste. They breakdown and decompose quickly and paper bags
tend not to get stuck in the processing grinder like the compostable
bags do.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)
T
he Household Hazardous
Waste Depot is located at
Kaizer Meadow Environmental
Management Centre. It is open to
all residents of the Municipality of
Chester during regular landfill
hours (see page 28 for details).
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Many of the products we use are hazardous and
should not be thrown in the garbage. Here are a
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few things to keep in mind:
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Paint
Herbicides & Pesticides
Cleaners & Degreasers
Fertilizers
Bleaches
Expandable foams (pressurized)
Wood preservatives
Fluorescent lights, including CFL’s
Solvents, varnishes, stains &
thinners
Used oils & transmission fluids
Batteries
Empty and full aerosol containers
Fire extinguishers
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Business, industrial &
institutions waste
Bio-medical waste
Excessive amounts of material
PCB’s, radioactives & explosives
Asbestos
Unidentified material
Compressed gas cylinders (oxygen,
helium, acetylene, etc.)
Flares (take directly to local
R.C.M.P. office)
Ammunition (take directly to local
R.C.M.P. office)

Please ensure that the materials being deliv
ered to the HHW site are in their original
container or a labeled container so that they
can be easily identified. These containers
 When dropping off waste oil or gas, please make sure that these items are in a
should be in good condition and not leak.
container that you do not wish to keep.

If in doubt, please find out! If you are not
 Please keep rechargeable batteries separate from alkaline batteries.
sure if your material is hazardous, please call
 Empty aerosol cans can no longer be placed in the blue bag for recycling. Empty or
Kaizer Meadow to find out.
full, they are hazardous. Please drop them off with other items at the HHW Depot.
 Empty paint cans & containers ARE NOT hazardous. Place in a clear bag for gar-
bage, with the lids removed.
Leftover paint can also be taken to Adam’s Bottle Exchange
located at 5962 Highway #3 in Gold River.
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December 2016
SORTING IT OUT DURING
THE HOLIDAYS
Keep the following in
mind while sorting things out
this holiday season:
GARBAGE
ORGANICS
Questions? Call 902-275-2330
Sun
RECYCLABLE
PAPER
Foil or metallic
wrapping paper
Tissue paper
Bows & ribbon
Christmas wreaths Christmas cards
(wire & decora& envelopes
tions removed)
Artificial Christmas trees
Waxed paper
Tue
Wed
Regular wrapping paper
Gift boxes (or
save & reuse
them for next
year!)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING BOXING DAY
WASTE COLLECTION
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This year, if your collection day falls on
BOXING DAY (Dec. 26), please place your
waste out for collection on SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 24.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE
STANDARD FOR ALL HOLIDAYS. PLEASE
CHECK THE CALENDAR AND
LOOK FOR THE ICONS.
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
WEEK A
WEEK B
18
In the past, when your collection day fell
on a holiday & it was rescheduled, we
asked that you place your waste out on
the Saturday following the holiday.
Thu
WEEK B
11
Questions? Call 902-275-2330.
Mon
ALTERNATE
COLLECTION FOR
DEC. 26
WEEK A
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WEEK B
26
27
28
29
30
31
BOXING DAY
NO COLLECTION
STORM DAY
During a storm, listen to CKBW or call
902-275-2330 or 902-275-1312 in case
collection is cancelled. If cancelled,
collection will be the Saturday following your regularly scheduled day.
The Municipality of
Chester would like to
wish all residents and
businesses a very Merry
Christmas and a safe and
prosperous New Year!
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Environmental Management Centre
902-275-2330
902-275-1468
Municipality of the District of Chester
Solid Waste Department
450 Kaizer Meadow Road
www.chester.ca
Phone
Fax
HOURS OF OPERATION:
(Route 14, approx. 17 km north from Exit 8, Hwy. #103) Mon. to Fri. - 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Sat. - 8:00 A.M. - 12 noon
Municipality of the District of Chester
Public Works Department
902-275-1312
151 King Street
P O Box 369
Chester NS B0J 1J0
www.chester.ca
902-275-3673
Phone
Fax
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mon. to Fri. - 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
This calendar was sponsored by:
Municipality of the District
of Chester
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