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Heavy Garbage Collection Update

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Heavy Garbage Collection Update

Municipal staff have completed heavy garbage collection in Zones 1 and 2 (Isle Madame and areas West of the St. Peter's Canal).

Collection in Zone 3 is now underway and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.

As this year's collection is being carried out by Municipal staff, progress may be slower than in previous years. We appreciate residents' patience and understanding as crews work through the route safely and efficiently.

If your items have not yet been collected and you are located in Zone 3, please leave them curbside until collection has been completed in your area.

Thank you for your cooperation.

For information on collection zones, please visit Heavy Garbage Collection  

 

Compost Available June 1, 2026

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Compost Available June 1, 2026

Effective June 1, 2026, compost will be available at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility. Availability is limited to residents of Richmond County (identification with address may be requested) and will be limited to a maximum of 1 cubic yard per customer until June 22, 2026 after which compost may be purchased in greater quantities (subject to availability).

The compost has been tested to CCME guidelines and is considered Category A, unrestricted use, and can be used in any application. Lab results are available upon request.

Fees:

Residential / Commercial Customers     $40 / Tonne (Minimum $5 charge)
Loading Fee                                           $10 Flat Fee
Tandem Truck Load                               $275 inc. loading fee (approximately 8 tonnes – truck supplied by purchaser)

Customers must remit payment at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at time of pick-up (cash, debit and cheque accepted). Please note that shovels and containers are not available at the Waste Management Facility. Those wishing to be loaded with site equipment may see slight delays depending on other site activities.

Quantities may be limited. Please verify availability with the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at 902-226-2396.

Municipal Council Recently Adopted Policies

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Recently Adopted Policies

At the Regular Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, Municipal Council adopted the following policies:

pdf Flag Policy (229 KB) (amended)

This amendment adds the Epilepsy Awareness flag for Purple Day.

pdf Credit Card Policy(244 KB) (amended)

The purpose of the review and amendments to the Credit Card Policy was to update the policy in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual.

Spring Programming Update - Pilates

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

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Spring Programming Update

Sculpt Pilates

Due to class cancellations in Session 1, the start of Session 2 will be delayed by one week. The new start date for Session 2 is Tuesday, June 3.

Also, a reminder that the final class for Session 1 will take place this week on Wednesday, May 27.

See you on the mat!