Municipality of East Hants

Annual Compost Giveaway
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Waste Management Centre, 1306 Georgefield Road, Upper Kennetcook, Nova Scotia, B0N 2L0, Canada
The annual compost giveaway event is open to all residents within East Hants boundaries. It runs from May 8 – 22, 2025 or until material is gone. Please note, this event has special hours.
Monday – Friday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. – Noon

Things to know

Limit of four (4) bags per household of self-shoveled Grade A compost.*
You can pick up compost for one (1) other household as long as you have their registration form. If you are picking up for another household, the limit is 8 bags of compost per visit.
Bags can hold approximately 25kg each. Bags and compost are provided. You must fill your own bags and place them in your vehicle.
Please be aware that staff are unable to assist in loading bags into vehicles.

What should I bring?

Bring your own shovel (none will be provided).
We recommend wearing quality gloves and boots/outdoor shoes.
Please fill out the form before your visit and present it to staff when you arrive.

Community groups

All community groups and not-for-profits within East Hants boundaries are welcome to collect compost after May 22, if there is material left over.
A registration form must be filled out before arriving.
Groups are responsible for filling bags/containers and loading their own vehicles.
