Holiday Hours and Curbside Collection Schedule - Richmond County, Nova Scotia

Details: Category: News & Announcements; Published: 18 December 2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from Richmond County! 🎄

On behalf of the Warden, Councillors, and Staff, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

May the New Year be filled with health, family, and friends!

Please note our Holiday Hours and Curbside Collection Schedule

Municipal Administration Office

- December 24, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- December 25, 2025 (Thursday):	Closed
- December 26, 2025 (Friday):	Closed
- December 29, 2025 (Monday):	Open
- December 30, 2025 (Tuesday):	Open
- December 31, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday):	Closed
- January 2, 2026 (Friday):	Open

Solid Waste Management Facility

- December 24, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- December 25, 2025 (Thursday):	Closed
- December 26, 2025 (Friday):	Closed
- December 27, 2025 (Saturday):	Open
- December 29, 2025 (Monday):	Open
- December 30, 2025 (Tuesday):	Open
- December 31, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday):	Closed
- January 2, 2026 (Friday):	Open

Richmond Arena Hours of Operation

- December 24, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- December 25, 2025 (Thursday):	Closed
- December 26, 2025 (Friday):	Closed
- December 27, 2025 (Saturday):	Open
- December 28, 2025 (Sunday):	Open
- December 29, 2025 (Monday):	Open
- December 30, 2025 (Tuesday):	Open
- December 31, 2025 (Wednesday):	Closed at 12 noon
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday):	Closed
- January 2, 2026 (Friday):	Open

Solid Waste Curbside Collection Changes

ZONE 1 - West Arichat, Port Royal, St. Mary's, Janvrin's Harbour, Arichat and Cape Auget.
and
ZONE 3 - Lynch's River, Grand River Falls, Loch Lomond, Corbett's Cove Rd (east), Route 4 from Irish Cove to St. Peter's Canal, Smith's Road and Lewis Cove Rd.

Thursday, December 25^th will be done on Saturday, December 27^th
Thursday, January 1^st will be done on Friday, January 2^nd.

ZONE 2 - Kempt Road, Cleveland, MacIntyre Lake, Port Malcolm, Port Richmond, Hureauville, River Inhabitants, Evanston, Whiteside and Walkerville

Thursday, December 25^th will be done on Saturday, December 27th
Thursday, January 1^st will be done on Saturday, January 3^rd

ZONE 2 - Black River Rd., Oban, Seaview, Thibeauville, West Bay and along Bras d'Or Lake to St. Peter's

Friday, December 26^th will be done on Monday, December 29^th

Water and Sewer Emergency Contact For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call 902-226-3988