| collection schedule | Recyclables bi-weekly in designated areas; collection commences 8:00 a.m. (daytime areas) or 12 midnight (overnight areas); specific days assigned by Manager per area | "Collection will commence at the following times"; "in all areas of the Municipality having daytime collection" |
| sorting required | True | "provide separate containers"; "for mixed waste, organic waste and for" |
| container or bag limit | Maximum 5 mixed waste containers per eligible premises; apartments max 5 bags/unit up to 30 total; 1 green cart for organics; no limit on blue bags for recyclables | "limited to 5 bags per unit to a total 30 bags"; "there shall be no limit to the amount of blue bags" |
| accepted or banned | Recyclables (blue bags, no limit) and organics (green cart) accepted; bulk waste, white goods, construction waste, hazardous materials, lead-acid batteries banned curbside | "no limit to the amount of blue bags"; "non- collectible"; "lead- acid automotive" |
| fee | No waste disposal fee for curbside collection from eligible premises; haulers pay per tonne/load fees per CBRM Solid Waste Management Policy | "No waste disposal fee shall apply to collectible waste from eligible premises" |
scout note
Cape Breton Regional Municipality solid waste management bylaw covering collectible waste, recyclables, compostable materials and curbside collection rules; passed and adopted by CBRM Council July 8, 2003.