Waste Management News
April 24, 2012
New Municipal Waste Collection Program Commencing May 1, 2012
Please be advised that the Municipality of the District of Guysborough is commencing a new Municipal waste collection program on May 1, 2012. The current private hauler " Guthro's Garbage Collection Ltd." is retiring April 30, 2012 after the provision of years of dedicated, quality service to residents of our municipality. This private/contracted collection service is being replaced with a new municipal service which will ensure the jobs and benefits of this program remain in the local area.
The new municipal waste collection program will include the community of Canso and will be carried out over five days verses the four days for the old program. The current collection routes had been established in the 1970's and the number of pickups varied dramatically so it was necessary to change the day of collection for two areas shown in the "Notices" below. Also some other minor changes will be made to routes to allow trucks to turn at safe locations and affected residents will be notified directly.
Under the new program, waste will be collected using two, new, 2 stream, waste collection trucks that will each pick up half of the route each day. These collection trucks will leave the waste facility at 8:00 AM each day and will commence pickup upon arrival at the communities along the route with pickup being completed by early afternoon. Residents will see a change in their time of pickup but that time will become very consistent as the program goes forward. We would ask for your cooperation and patience at the startup of this new program. Any questions or concerns for the pickup of bulk items please call 1-888-232-2316.
Notice
To: Residents of Coddles Harbour, Seal Harbour, Drum Head and Goldboro
Re: Change of Day for Collection of Waste/Recyclables
Please be advised that the Municipality of the District of Guysborough is commencing a new Municipal waste collection program in the Municipality (including Canso). Our current, private contract hauler (“Guthro’s Garbage Collection Limited”) is retiring as of April 30th and the Municipality will begin collecting waste with new (2 stream) collection trucks on May 1st. As part of the program (including Canso), it is necessary to change some of the collection routes and the day of collection for some communities. The number of pickups on some of the collection routes has changed dramatically since they were first established in the 1970’s, therefore Day #1 (Monday) had more than 1000 pickups and Day #2 (Tuesday) had less than 500 pick ups, Day #3 (Wednesday) had 800 pickups and Day #4 (Thursday) had 665.
In order to balance the number of pick ups on each of the 5 collection routes in the Municipality, it is necessary to change the day of collection in Coddles Harbour, Seal Harbour, Drum Head and Goldboro from Wednesday to Tuesday. In order to minimize impact on residents in these communities, waste will be picked up in Coddles Harbour, Seal Harbour, Drum Head and Goldboro on Tuesday, May 1st and will be picked up on each Tuesday thereafter. The Municipality regrets any inconvenience this change in schedule for your waste pickup may cause. If you have questions or concerns regarding this change in the collection schedule or if you wish to schedule the pickup of any bulk items with your waste, please call 1-888-232-2316.
Notice
To: Residents of Little Dover, Hazel Hill, Tickle and Durrell’s Island
( Municipality of Guysborough Portion )
Re: Change of Day for Collection of Waste/Recyclables
Please be advised that the Municipality of the District of Guysborough is commencing a new Municipal waste collection program in the Municipality (including Canso). Our current, private contract hauler (“Guthro’s Garbage Collection Limited”) is retiring as of April 30th and the Municipality will begin collecting waste with new (2 stream) collection trucks on May 1st. As part of the program (including Canso), it is necessary to change some of the collection routes and the day of collection for some communities. The number of pickups on some of the collection routes has changed dramatically since they were first established in the 1970’s, therefore Day #1 (Monday) had more than 1000 pickups and Day #2 (Tuesday) had less than 500 pick ups.
In order to balance the number of pick ups on each of the 5 collection routes in the Municipality, it is necessary to change the day of collection in Little Dover, Hazel Hill, Tickle and Durrell’s Island from Monday to Friday. In order to minimize impact on residents in these communities, waste will be picked up in Little Dover, Hazel Hill, Tickle and Durrell’s Island (Municipality of Guysborough portion) on Monday, April 30th and again on Friday, May 4th and will be picked up on each Friday thereafter. The Municipality regrets any inconvenience this change in schedule for your waste pickup may cause. If you have questions or concerns regarding this change in the collection schedule or if you wish to schedule the pickup of any bulk items with your waste, please call 1-888-232-2316.
Signed: Gary Cleary
Director of Waste Management
Waste Management Facility 2011 Holiday Hours of Operation
Click the following attachment for the hours of operation over the 2011 Holiday Season.
Waste Management Facility Christmas Hours 2011.pdf
Ex"cell"ent News
The Guysborough Waste Management Facility has completed another phase (Cell #3 Construction) of the long term plan for development of our 2nd Generation landfill. The twenty (20) year plan for our landfill was designed by Dillon Consulting Ltd. (who specialize in waste management) and included a site plan for seven (7) waste disposal cells to be constructed during the 20 year period. Each new cell is designed for the specific elevations and location, and includes a double liner system that ensure full containment of any contaminated water (referred to as leachate) which comes in contact with the waste. Cell #1 and associated infrastructure was constructed in 2005 and commenced operating on January 1, 2006. Cell #2 was constructed in 2007 and put into use in 2008.
Cell #3 project was tendered in February, 2011 and awarded to J. & T. VanZutphen Construction in March for $3.8 million. Construction commenced in April and was completed in September, resulting in many local job opportunities for equipment operators, truck drivers, labor and service providers. This new Cell will provide waste disposal space for approximately three (3) years or about 200,000 tonnes of waste material.
Cell #3 , as well as Cell #1 & #2 were completed on schedule and within budget and in accordance with the Waste Facility 20 Year Business Plan and Environmental Operations Permit.
Compost for Sale!
Residents are hereby advised that a limited quantity of mature, class A type finished compost, is available for pick-up by (small) truck or trailer loads. The fall is an ideal time to add compost to your flower or vegetable gardens, therefore, it is recommended that area residents who normally pick-up compost in the early spring, consider getting their compost this fall. For more information or before coming to the Waste Facility for compost please call 232-2316 or long distance 1-888-232-2316.
Virtual Tour of Guysborough Waste Management Facility
Site Signage
Welcome to the Guysborough Waste Management Facility (GWMF). The Guysborough Waste Management Facility is located on Route #16 between Boylston and Monastery, approximately 16 km from the Trans Canada Highway (exit 37), on a Municipal access road identified as "Waste Management Road".
Administration
The administration building adjoins the 83 ft weigh scale. This building consists of three (3) Municipal administration offices, two regional offices (education & compliance) and a boardroom. The primary heat is provided by a solar panel heat system.
Recycling Transfer Station
Adjacent to the administration building is a recycling transfer station. All recyclable materials collected in Bag #1 (paper products) and Bag #2 (containers) (within the Municipality), are placed in 30 cubic yard containers and shipped to Colchester Recycling Facility. All electronics collected or dropped off at the waste facility are stacked on pallets and shipped for recycling.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
This specially designed facility provides for the safe storage of all Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) collected or dropped off at waste facility. An HHW collection program is conducted semiannually in 22 communities throughout the Municipality. A detailed list of HHW materials accepted at this facility and collected under the HHW program is included in the Municipal newsletter.
Public Drop-off Facility
Residents delivering small loads of waste are directed to the public drop-off facility which is located a few hundred meters from the administration building. This facility has separate bins for: solid waste, metals, wood, gyproc and asphalt shingles. This facility also has a small storage garage area identified as "Reuse Center" for reusable materials that can be picked up by the public.
Information Signage
Large signs provide the public with direction on the proper sorting of materials disposed at this facility.
Compost Facility
Organic waste collected under residential Municipal green cart collection programs or from grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Is processed at our compost facility. The processed material becomes Class A compost and is released for use as a soil additive in spring and fall.
Construction & Demolition Debris (C&D)
Construction waste materials are sorted and the wood material is chipped annually and marketed when possible or reused on site.
Scrap Metal
Scrap metal materials are sorted from other construction debris or solid waste and sold annually to a scrap metal recycled under a tender type process.
Clean Wood
Clean wood is stored separate from other construction debris and chipped annually for reuse as an additive in the compost facility.
2nd Generation Landfill
Bagged solid waste (garbage) collected at the curb under Municipal waste collection programs is delivered directly to our 2nd generation (lined) landfill cells for disposal in a controlled environment.
2nd Generation Landfill Cell #3
Cell #3 is currently under construction. Each cell is designed with a double liner system which provides full containment of any water which comes in contact with waste materials.
Storage and Transportation
Water contaminated by waste is stored at the site in a 100,000 gallon storage tank and transported in a 7,000 gallon tanker for disposal at an approved facility.
Closed Cell
Waste disposal cells (on old site) which are no longer in use are capped and vented in accordance with engineering design.
Residents are invited to visit our Waste Facility in person or for more information on the Guysborough Waste Management Facility call 1-888-232-2316.