Municipality of the County of Colchester

View a public message from Mayor Christine Blair regarding the COVID-19 situation (March 27, 2020).

BLUE BAG RECYCLING RESUMES APRIL 8, 2020

Blue bag residential curbside collection will resume on Wednesday April 8, 2020. Please have blue bags curbside by 7:00 am on your collection day.

Recyclables sorting at our Materials Recovery Facility is still currently suspended to comply with safe distancing requirements under the Nova Scotia State of Emergency declaration. They are going to be stored on site. The site remains CLOSED to the general public. 

For the latest information about Colchester’s Solid Waste services call 902-895-4777 (Colchester Waste Helpline).

The Municipality of Colchester thanks the public for their continued support, patience and understanding.

Monday, March 30, 2020 - ALL MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS REMAIN IN OPERATION - This is a reminder that all departments of the Municipality of Colchester remain in operation despite offices and facilities being closed to public visitation due to concerns related to COVID-19.  Click here for more information

Community Development services such as planning and building inspection are now offered electronically and by telephone.

For contact information, please visit our Community Development page by clicking here.

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