When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: residential properties are allowed 10 bags total for recyclable and residual waste and 1 organic collection cart; accepted or banned: Banned from disposal: beverage containers, newsprint, tires, cardboard, organics. Not permitted for collection: hazardous waste, sharps, asbestos, septic waste, hot ashes.. Source: Solid Waste By Law – By-law #12, verified 2026-06-05.
Solid Waste By Law – By-law #12
adopted bylaw
sorting required
True
s. 3(M)(i)
container or bag limit
residential properties are allowed 10 bags total for recyclable and residual waste and 1 organic collection cart
s. 3(N)(i)(9)
accepted or banned
Banned from disposal: beverage containers, newsprint, tires, cardboard, organics. Not permitted for collection: hazardous waste, sharps, asbestos, septic waste, hot ashes.
s. 3(A); s. 3(O)
scout note
Regulates solid waste collection and disposal in the Municipality of the District of Digby, Nova Scotia.