Published Apr 13, 2025 • 2 minute readResidents in Inverness County will have their heavy garbage collection picked up between May 12 and May 16. Photo by GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST FILEResidents of Inverness County now have a formal time period set for its heavy garbage pickup.The municipality has announced its 2025 Residential Spring Bulky Garbage Collection will take place in a weeklong blitz from Monday, May 12, to Friday, May 16.“This special collection allows residents to dispose of large items that are too big for regular curbside pickup,” the municipality said in its news release.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“Please note that regular garbage (items that can fit in a standard garbage bag) will not be collected as part of the bulky item pickup.”Regular curbside collection will continue as scheduled throughout that week of May 12-16. However, the municipality said, each household will be allowed the following:— A maximum of four standard garbage bags— Unlimited blue bags for recyclingResidents looking to place heavy garbage items out for pickup should do so beginning May 10, the Saturday before the collection begins. The deadline for curbside placement is no later than 7 a.m. on May 12.“To ensure your items are properly collected, they must be placed curbside within 10 feet from the road and left in place for the duration of the collection period,” the municipality’s release said.For a complete list of materials accepted during the bulky garbage collection, residents can refer to a fact sheet on the Municipality of Inverness County website.Residents should also be aware that:Article content— There is a 20-item limit per household that applies— Items longer than four feet must be broken down— The collection trucks will visit each road only once during the collection period— Regular household garbage and recyclables should be kept separate from bulky items— Items in trailers or trucks will not be collected— The collection team is not responsible for cleaning up debris after pickup— Residents must remove non-accepted items after collection— Be sure not to place important items near the bulky garbage pile, as items mistakenly taken are not the municipality’s responsibility— If a yellow tag is placed on an item, it means it was not eligible for pickup. Please remove the item and dispose of it properly.The municipality is also advising residents that in addition to the bulky garbage collection, “a Residential Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event will be held on June 5 at Judique Firehall and Margaree Forks Firehall from 4-7 p.m., with more information about this event to be shared soon.So far, Inverness County and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality have formally set their heavy garbage pickup dates.Richmond and Victoria counties’ request for quotation tenders on heavy garbage collection just closed — April 3 for Richmond County, April 11 for Victoria County — and both councils have yet to formally nail down their collection dates.Town of Port Hawkesbury council is scheduled to discuss its heavy garbage pickup time period this week.Article content
Inverness County sets residential heavy garbage collection dates
