Construction & Demolition (C&D)

The Guysborough Waste Management Facility operates it C&D site in accordance to the requirements by the Department of Environment; only waste generated by construction and demolition projects will be accepted at the C&D site.

Acceptable C&D Waste:

Concrete & brick
Grubbing & brush
Clean soil & rock
Wood ceiling treated & untreated
Siding, tile, gyproc & insulation
Solid roofing materials
Glass, vinyl window casings
Carpets floor coverings
Asphalt

There is no curbside pick up for C&D material; this material must be delivered to the site during normal site hours.

Not Acceptable C&D Waste:

Drywall compound boxes or pails
Insulation bags, cans, drums or other packages
Roofing adhesives
Tars
Waterproofing compounds
Roofing product packaging
Metals
Light ballast
Fluorescent light tubes
High intensity discharge lights
Mercury thermostats
Cushion flooring/linoleum (must be separated into recycling, garbage, and household hazardous waste)