Household Special Waste depot reopens Saturday

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2020 12:19:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

NEWS RELEASE
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
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Effective Saturday, September 12, the Household Special Waste (HSW) depot located at 20 Horseshoe Lake Drive, Bayers Lake will reopen for regular operations. The facility was closed due to COVID-19 and budget constraints.

The HSW depot accepts chemical waste generated in your home, which is processed and disposed of safely. The depot is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends). Materials can only be received from those residing within the municipality. Businesses must contact a private hazardous materials handling company for disposal. Commercial waste is not accepted at the HSW depot.

As the depot reopens, the number of residents accessing the facility is expected to be high. Your patience is appreciated as staff adjust to reopening. Please follow all public health orders when visiting the depot.

For a full list of materials accepted and the updated schedule, visit: www.halifax.ca/hswdepot
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