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Waste and Recycling
Garbage, Recycling & Compost Collection
Wolfville’s garbage, recycling and compost collection is provided by Valley Waste Resource Management. Every resident should have access to a green bin for compost and must sort their waste by plastic, paper, compost and garbage.
Collection happens every two weeks.
For General Inquiries: info@vwrm.com
Telephone (902) 679-1325 1-877-927-8300
Fax (902) 679-1327
Collection of waste, compost and recycling
Collection occurs every two weeks. Please have your green cart, garbage, and blue bags curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. There is no specific arrival time for the collector.
Garbage – 4-bag limit
All garbage must be placed in clear bags. When necessary, one dark bag is allowed per collection for personal or sensitive items.
A “dark bag” includes:
- Black or dark-coloured bags
- Clear bags containing smaller opaque bags
- White bags or kitchen catchers
- Any bag where contents cannot be clearly identified.
Recycling
- NEW - Residential Recycling Blue Bags - Unlimited
- NEW - ICI/Business Sector - Maximum of 6 bags of recyclables including bundled cardboard"
Wolfville's Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
Wolfville Residents can drop leaf and yard waste from their property in the contractor bins at our collection site on 84 Maple Ave.
This site is open as of June 5, 2025.
The site will close on November 22 at 2pm.
Hours of operation are:
- Thursday 9am - 4pm
- Friday 9am - 4pm
- Saturday 9am - 2pm
Residents will need to deposit leaf and yard waste in the contractor bins provided. Staff are not available to assist with the transfer of waste into the bins.
Valley Waste Resource Management
The Valley Region Solid Waste-Resource Management Authority is a body corporate formed under an Inter-Municipal Services Agreement encompassing the Municipality of Annapolis County, the Municipality of the County of Kings, and the Towns of Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton and Wolfville.
The Authority is a legally-formed body comprised of representatives from each of the eight participating municipal units and meets on a monthly basis to discuss issues and provide a basis on which staff manages the business of the authority.
For more information about Valley Waste Resource Management visit their website at vwrm.com.
