**** HRM Media Release
Municipal service level adjustments for the Easter long weekend
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Easter long weekend from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1.
Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours
There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection services on Friday, March 29.
Curbside collection normally scheduled for Friday, March 29 will instead occur on Saturday, March 30. Residents are asked to place materials curbside prior to 7 a.m. on collection day to guarantee pickup, ensuring items are contained and secured from wildlife.
Regular curbside collection services will resume on Monday, April 1.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Friday, March 29 but will be open on Saturday, March 30 for regular business hours.
The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, March 30 but will be open on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Residents can find more information on solid waste facility holiday hours on our website. Residents can also sign up for weekly collection reminders and service alerts, as well as print a calendar customized to their address, on our website.
Halifax Transit Bus & Ferry Services
Halifax Transit buses will be operating on holiday schedules on Friday, March 29. Please note there will be no ferry service in operation on Friday, March 29.
Buses will be operating on regular weekend schedules on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31.
Alderney ferry service will operate on its regular weekend schedule on Saturday, March 30 and provide holiday service on Sunday, March 31, with the first trip departing at 7:30 a.m. Woodside ferry service does not operate on weekends or holidays.
Buses and ferries will operate on regular schedules on Monday, April 1.
For detailed holiday schedule and current information on service disruptions, visit our website.
Recreation Facilities, Programs and Services:
Most municipal recreation facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29, Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 (with the exception of Sackville Sports Stadium, which will be open on Monday, April 1).
Residents are advised to call ahead to their respective facility for operating hours and program information as weekend hours may vary. Contact information for municipally operated facilities is online.
Customer Contact Centres
The 311 Customer Contact Centre will be closed on Friday, March 29, and Sunday, March 31. Urgent calls can still be reported during the holidays. 311 will be open on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 1. Residents can reach 311 by phone, or by emailing contactus@311.halifax.ca
Parking
On-street paid parking will be free on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1. Residents are reminded to always abide by posted signage and other safety regulations, including ensuring they are not blocking crosswalks.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
