Please be advised, beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, the front entrance of the Municipal Office at 1 Church Street, Truro, will be closed for renovations to improve building accessibility. This work is expected to continue until early Fall. During this time, all visitors are asked to use the rear entrance of the building, off the parking lot.
Garbage & Recycling Notices
Curbside Collection Reminder
If your collection is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, this collection will take place on Monday, October 5. All materials should be curbside before 7:00am to ensure it is collected. Please tie bags with a secured knot.
For collection calendars visit Collection Schedule, enter your address and view your collection schedule.
Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown - CLOSED - September 30, 2026
The Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Solid Waste Update - For Previously Affected Routes
This message is for previously affected routes due to mechanical issues - please note the truck is running behind schedule. Service is still expected to be completed today. Please keep materials curbside to ensure it is collected.
Thank you for your patience.
Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown - CLOSED - September 7, 2026
Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown - CLOSED - September 7, 2026
Service interruption August 4, Zone 3 Cottage Lanes
The following cottage lanes will not be serviced today for garbage and organics. You will be collected tomorrow, August 5. Please have curbside by 7am.
Affected roads are as follows:
Starlight
Swallow
Reid’s cove
Barrachois lane
Chambers lane
Butterfly
Salt spray
Crews quarters lane
Livia shores lane
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown - CLOSED - August 3, 2026
The Solid Waste Facilities in Kemptown will be CLOSED on Monday, August 3rd.