How do I get a green organics cart and mini kitchen bin?
Compost carts and/or mini kitchen bins are provided at no cost by the Municipality of East Hants. To order your cart or bin, please call the Solid Waste Hotline at 1-888-873-3332 or e-mail the Waste Reduction Educator. Your cart and bin will be delivered to your address (you do not need to be home). What do I put in my cart? Acceptable material includes grass and leaves, branches (maximum 3 ft. length and 1″ diameter), sawdust, wood shavings, meat, fish, bones, solid daily products, bread, fruit, vegetables, wet-non-recyclable paper, construction paper, pizza boxes, paper towels, tissues, cereal or cracker boxes (boxboard), paper fast food cartons, paper frozen dinner packages, paper cups and plates, paper bags, detergent boxes, paper flour,sugar and oatmeal bags. Non-acceptable materials include plastic bags, plastic wrap, foil, styrofoam, metal products, glass, hazardous products, plastic containers, cans, sod, rocks, dirt, personal hygiene products, diapers, and clothing. When in do
