Regulations
Provincial Legislation
The Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change regulates and oversees waste management operations at all waste facilities in the province, as well as waste practices across the province. The Department governs by means of the NS Environment Act and its associated regulations.
Environment Act
The purpose of the Environment Act is to support and promote the protection, enhancement and appropriate use of the environment, while recognizing goals such as maintaining environmental protection as essential to the integrity of ecosystems, human health and the socio-economic well-being of society.
Regulations
Here are the Site Regulations that apply to the operations of South Shore Waste Solutions.
Solid Waste Collection By-Laws
The District of Lunenburg, Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay Solid Waste By-laws govern the collection of waste within their areas.
The by-laws outline the responsibilities of residents and businesses regarding waste management and include guidelines about how to sort waste, how to store it, what can be put out for collection and how much.
In cases where waste is improperly stored or disposed of, waste education and penalties may be issued by the Outreach & Compliance Officer. For questions, email info@southshorewaste.ca or call (902) 543-2991.
To review the by-law for your area, please click on the appropriate link below:
