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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, April 18 to Monday, April 21.
Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours
There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection services on Friday, April 18.
Curbside collection normally scheduled for Friday, April 18 will instead occur on Saturday, April 19. 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 21.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Friday, April 18 but will be open on Saturday, April 19 for regular business hours.
The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, April 19 but will be open on Saturday, April 26 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, April 18.
Buses will be operating on regular weekend schedules on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
Alderney and Woodside ferry services will not be operating on Friday, April 18.
Alderney ferry service will operate on its regular weekend schedule on Saturday, April 19 and provide holiday service on Sunday, April 20, 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 21.
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, April 18, Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21.
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, April 18 and Sunday, April 20. Urgent calls can still be reported during the holidays. The 311 Customer Contact Centres will be open on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 21. Residents can reach 311 by phone, or by emailing [email protected].
In-person Customer Service Centres will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. Customer Service Centres will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, April 22.
Parking
On-street paid parking will be free on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. 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.
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