Announcements (Public Works)
Richmond County Solid Waste Facility Accepting New Materials
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Richmond County Solid Waste Facility Accepting New Materials
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is advising residents that the Richmond County Solid Waste Facility is now accepting new materials for recycling.
Newly accepted items include:
- non-hazardous aerosol containers (such as hairspray and shaving cream),
- plastic laminates (such as chip bags and coffee pods),
- and flexible and rigid foam (such as meat trays and styrofoam).
Sorting Information
Circular Materials separates recyclables into five categories:
- Paper (Blue Bag)
- Plastics and containers (Blue Bag)
- Non-hazardous aerosol containers *NEW (Drop off at Solid Waste Facility)
- Plastic laminates *NEW (Drop off at Solid Waste Facility)
- Flexible and rigid foam *NEW (Drop off at Solid Waste Facility)
Paper and Plastics and containers are accepted curbside in separate blue bags. The remaining three material types; non-hazardous aerosol containers, plastic laminates, and flexible/rigid foam, are to be dropped off at the Richmond County Solid Waste Facility, located at 634 Highway 206, West Arichat.
There are no changes to how paper and plastics/containers are collected. These materials will continue to be accepted curbside in separate blue bags.
Accepted Materials
Examples of newly accepted materials include:
Non-hazardous aerosol containers:
- Food spray
- Hairspray
- Air fresheners
- Shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Wax and polish sprays
- Insulating foam
Plastic laminates:
- Coffee or deli pouches
- Chip bags
- Bubble wrap
- Vacuum packaging
- Candy and snack wrappers
- Cereal liner bags
- Gift bags
Flexible and rigid foam:
- Meat trays
- Packaging peanuts
- Foam takeout containers
- Foam cups, plates, and bowls
- Foam packaging
Curbside Collection and Support
Residents with questions can contact the municipal Solid Waste Facility at 902-226-2396.
For collection schedules and sorting guidance, residents can download the "Recycle Cape Breton app" or visit the Recycling WIZARD by clicking here.
Tender # MOCR202612 - Engineering Services Arichat Water Treatment Plant Connection to Wastewater Collection System
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Tender # MOCR202612
Engineering Services
Arichat Water Treatment Plant
Connection to Wastewater Collection System
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking the services of a qualified consultant to complete detailed Engineering for upgrades required to convey all process wastewater and sewage generated at the Arichat Water Treatment Plant to the existing municipal wastewater collection system.
The detailed Request for Proposals is available on the Provincial procurement website at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/MOCR202612. Not necessarily the lowest or any bid will be accepted.
Tenders will be accepted until 2 p.m., local time, on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Notice to Customers of the Richmond Water Utility
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF THE RICHMOND WATER UTILITY
Changes to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services The Richmond Water Utility wishes to advise customers that the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved amendments to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services for the Utility (reference matter M12827).
The changes are intended to support additional housing development within the service area by reducing the cost of providing water service to accessory dwelling units. Regulation 23 has been amended to revise the requirements relating to the servicing of accessory units. The revised regulation states:
Amendment to Regulation 23 - Improper Use or Waste of Water
- IMPROPER USE OR WASTE OF WATER: No customer shall permit the improper use or waste of water, such as:
- providing water to more than one single family dwelling and /or apartment building from a single service, except that a single service may be used to provide water to a single-family dwelling and an Accessory Dwelling Unit, where zoning allows;
- selling or recurring giving of water to any person except upon such conditions and for such purposes as may be approved in writing by the Utility.
The following definitions have also been added to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations:
- "Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a self-contained secondary residential unit located on the same lot as a primary
- "Service" or "Service Connection" means one connection from the Utility's water main supplying water through one service pipe to a building or property.
The complete Schedule and Board order is available at Full document: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/documents/documents/2872-m11583-order/file.html
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.