Recycling and Waste Management

Nelson has a ‘blue bag’ recycling pick up program, drop-off recycling facilities, compost education programs, yard waste composting, a paint reclaim depot, household appliance and furnishing repair and resale, a second hand renovation store, annual Trash to Treasure events, curb side garbage pick up and on site garbage drop off. All of these initiatives contribute to the city wide attempt at creating zero waste. Look for the locations and times of operation below and manage your garbage responsibly.