Announcements (Public Works)
Water & Sewer Connections Application Deadline for 2025
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NOTICE
The Municipality of the County of Richmond Public Works Department advises residents of Richmond County that the deadline for the submission of Water and/or Sewer Connection Applications for 2025 is Monday, October 6, 2025
Applications are available by clicking on https://www.richmondcounty.ca/documents/forms/1915-water-sewer-application-2022/file or by visiting the Municipal Administration Building in Arichat.
Bulk Water Filling
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Bulk Water Filling
The Municipality has been receiving requests for municipal water. The Municipality does not have the ability to deliver water to residents, however we are able to fill totes or large tanks from the Municipal water system. The bulk water rate is $5.90 / cubic meter (1000 liters) with a minimum charge of $40 per filling.
Please note that while the water supplied is from the potable water system, the Municipality makes no warranty or guarantee as to the quality or potability of the water whatsoever once it leaves the distribution system.
Residents wishing to have totes filled may pre-pay at the Municipal Office at 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, prior to contacting the Public Works Department to schedule filling. Please note that the time of filling will be during regular work hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm) and subject to staff availability. Bulk water will not be provided for recreational purposes (pool filling) due to the present strain on the water systems.
Notice to residents of Richmond County - Curbside pickup notice
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Please be advised that the Municipality will not be picking up recycling material at curbside for the remainder of the week (July 30 to August 1).
The facility that receives the Municipality's recycling material has been unable to accept material since July 15 due to an equipment failure and the Municipality's transfer station no longer has space for additional material.
The Municipality will also not be able to accept recycling material brought directly to the facility until further notice.
Compost Available May 20, 2025
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Compost Available
Effective May 20, 2025, 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 2 cubic yards per customer until June 9, 2025 after which compost can 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.

