Waiting to talk trash with Paul Brothers at Global Halifax!

We are updating the solid waste strategy. As part of this review, we want to hear from you! Feedback from residents will impact the future of our waste system.

To participate in the survey and to learn more about the project, please visit brnw.ch/21wDeI7

STORM CANCELLATION - HSW MOBILE DEPOT
Due to the impending in-climate weather, the mobile Household Special Waste depot planned for Sat, Sept. 16th at the Eastern Shore Community Centre / Rink in Musquodoboit Harbour is postponed. This event will be rescheduled for a later date

Testing cigarette butt litter interventions. Looks like no pineapple on pizza is the winner thus far. And the environment. Divert NS hfxgov @LukeShoeFitter

Love working with the hfxgov team to get great community safety content and messaging out like this!

May 7 to 13 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada

Visit halifax.ca/emo if you want to take that quiz and maybe win a home emergency kit!

Calling all climate change professionals & engagement specialists! We are hiring for 2 exciting positions to drive the implementation of our ambitious climate plan #HalifACT . Join us!?
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Junior positions coming soon! hfxgov

We’re hiring! Great opportunity to work for an organization that is making a difference. Seeking a Communications Officer. Details here divertns.ca/communications…

Sometimes you need heavy fuel to discuss solving litter. Thanks for your time @LukeShoeFitter. Always enjoy our breakfast meetings!

In December, Solid Waste Educators delivered our Anti-Litter program (presentation + litter clean-up) to classes at Bell Park Academic Centre. The students at Bell Park collected 1,600 pieces of litter!

Interested in having your school participate? Email: [email protected]

Neil: Have my bin home by curfew.

The solid waste collection schedule will not be mailed out this year.

To get a calendar, you can use the Halifax Recycles app, visit halifax.ca/recycle to print a copy, call 311 to have a schedule mailed to you or visit your local library / customer service centre.

Join our solid waste team tomorrow (Nov. 18) at noon for a free Food Isn't Garbage webinar. Learn how to reduce food waste and about the municipality's organics program.

To join the webinar, visit: fal.cn/3tFVP

Our annual fall leaf cleanup program will start on Nov. 21. In order for crews to complete this work efficiently, we ask for your cooperation by obeying temporary “no parking” signs. For details on this program visit halifax.ca/fallcleanup.

This #WhatGoesWhereWednesday tip covers Hallowe'en treats. Candy bar wrappers and chip bags are garbage. Items in boxes (like Smarties) are paper recycling.

For more information on What Goes Where, download the free Halifax Recycles app or visit fal.cn/3tgb9

Congratulations @LukeShoeFitter!

Litter is ugly. It accumulates. and the only place it belongs is in a garbage can, organics or recycling bin.

Learn more: halifax.ca/litter

Rescheduled: On Saturday, Oct. 29, bring your special household waste to Horizon Community School in Eastern Passage to be disposed of safely and for free.

Depot runs 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., rain or shine. For a list of items accepted, go to: fal.cn/3t8FE

Calling all teachers! Divert NS will be presenting at the Environmental Education Conference at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park as part of the Professional Development Day on October 28th. To register, visit ast.nstu.ca.

#Education #Environment #DivertNS

Rescheduled: On Saturday, Oct. 29, bring your special household waste to Horizon Community School in Eastern Passage to be disposed of safely and for free.

Depot runs 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., rain or shine. For a list of items accepted, go to: fal.cn/3sZQg

We're hosting a free Shred Instead event on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded:

450 Cowie Hill Road, Halifax
Halifax Water office

Max 3 boxes per household. Residential only, no business waste.