News & Announcements
New Items Accepted in Blue Bag Curbside Recycling - starting December 1, 2025
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On Monday, December 1, 2025, new provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations will take effect across Nova Scotia. These regulations shift the operational and financial responsibility for recycling packaging and paper products to the companies that produce, import, or sell them.
The Municipality of the County of Richmond has opted into the program and will continue to provide curbside recycling collection for residential properties. Your collection day and service provider will remain the same.
Under the new regulations, the Province determines which materials are accepted for recycling. Beginning December 1, residents across Nova Scotia will follow a consistent list of accepted materials, meaning some items will now be added to curbside recycling, while others will be removed.
Recycling Routine
Residents should continue sorting recyclables into blue bags and placing them at the curb on their regular collection day. The Municipality will share updates as they become available from Circular Materials.
Check out the FAQ and detailed lists of what goes in your blue bags, visit the website here: Recycling in Nova Scotia | Circular Materials
Notice of Facility Closures
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Notice of Facility Closures – Richmond County
Due to the weather, the following Richmond County facilities will be closing as of noon today:
- Municipal Administration Office
- Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility
- Richmond Arena
All recreational programming and scheduled meetings are cancelled for the remainder of the day.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
- Adult Pickleball, East Richmond Education Centre, St. Peter’s is cancelled for today
- Learn to Skate Program for 5-7yrs and 8-14 yrs is cancelled. A make up class will be rescheduled based on ice availability. Participants will be notified.
- Family Stick and Puck, Richmond Arena
- Women’s Hockey Scrimmage, Richmond Arena
Public Hearing Notice
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Public Hearing Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve the following amendments:
- Amendments to the Central Richmond, Isle Madame, and St. Peters Plan Area Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-Laws to update definitions related to dwelling types; to increase the number of multiple-unit dwellings permitted as-of-right, allowing the development of fourplexes and other small-scale multi-unit housing forms; and to remove, within the Central Richmond Land Use By-law, the requirement that accessory buildings be located no closer to the street than the main building.
When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County
Copies of the Staff Report about the amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-Laws can be inspected at:
- The Municipal Office (2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).
- The Eastern District Planning Commission (606 Reeves Street, Unit 3, Port Hawkesbury) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).
- Online: pdf Staff Report(863 KB) , pdf Proposed Amending Pages (280 KB)
Further information may be obtained by contacting (902) 625-5361 or Toll Free 888-625-5361.
Participating in the Public Hearing Process
Written Submissions (in favour or opposition)
We encourage the public to submit written comments by 4 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing; however, submissions will be accepted up until the start of the hearing. All submissions will form part of the official record. Written comments can be submitted in the following ways:
Email:
Fax: 902-226-1510
Oral presentations (in favour or opposition)
Persons wishing to make an oral presentation may do so by registering their name with the Municipal Clerk by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing or by registering on the night of the meeting. We recommend that anyone interested in speaking to an item arrive at the Council Chambers at the beginning of the meeting.
For more Information
For more information, please contact the Municipal Clerk at (902) 226-3971.
Posted on the Municipal Website November 28th, 2025 and The Reporter December 3rd, 2025, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.
Welcome back, Eastern Counties Regional Library - St. Peter's
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We are thrilled to share that St. Peter's Eastern Counties Regional Library is open to welcome you to their new location at 9992 Grenville St. Regular hours have resumed, so drop in to see the new space!
