**** HRM Media Release
Municipal service level adjustments for the Victoria Day long weekend
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend, with a statutory holiday on Monday, May 20.
Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours
There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection services on Monday, May 20. Curbside collection normally scheduled for Monday, May 20 will instead occur on Saturday, May 18. 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.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Monday, May 20 but will be open on Saturday, May 18 for regular business hours.
The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, May 18 but will be open on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A mobile Household Special Waste Depot will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Mic Mac Mall (21 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth) 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 and Alderney Ferry service will be operating on holiday schedules on Monday, May 20. There will be no Woodside Ferry service on Monday, May 20.
Detailed holiday schedules by individual bus and ferry route can be found online.
For the most up-to-date information on Halifax Transit service disruptions, residents can visit: halifax.ca/htdisruptions.
Recreation Facilities, Programs and Services
Many recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 20. Residents are advised to call ahead to their respective facility for operating hours and program information. Contact information for municipally operated facilities can be found online.
The Sackville Sports Stadium will be open regular hours, with the fitness centre and some drop-in programs being offered. Registered programs will not be offered. Please call the Sackville Sports Stadium at 902.869.4141 for more information.
All sport courts have reopened for the season. Contact information for booking courts is available online. Municipal parks, playgrounds and trails remain open.
Customer Contact Centres
The 311 Contact Centre will be closed on Monday, May 20 for full service, but urgent calls can still be reported. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21.
In-person Customer Service Centres will be closed on Monday, May 20. Customer Service Centres will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 21.
Residents may contact 311 by phone, or by email. Further information on Customer Contact Centres can be found online.
Parking
Paid on-street parking will be free Monday, May 20. Residents are reminded to abide by all other posted signage and ensure they are not blocking intersections or sidewalks.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
