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Nova Scotia Campground Registry for Recycling Collection
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Expanded recycling services for campgrounds coming in 2025
Circular Materials is excited to expand Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling program for packaging and paper products to campgrounds. This will make recycling easier and more accessible for residents who visit campgrounds.
For the latest updates, refer to our FAQ section below, which will be regularly updated with common questions and program details.
How the program works
Campgrounds interested in recycling services can register via our online registry form below.
After registration, Circular Materials will use your campground information to arrange recycling collection services. The assigned collector will then contact the campground’s contact person to discuss next steps and may schedule a site visit.
Key dates
Phase 1 registration deadline has closed with service delivery starting December 1, 2025 or for your 2026 season. Circular Materials’ service provider, Miller Waste Systems, will be contacting the registrants to discuss next steps. If you have any questions, you can contact Miller at nsepr@millerwaste.ca or 1-877-230-8256.
If you have already registered with Circular Materials, no further action is required.
Campgrounds can register using the form below.
- May 31, 2026: Registration deadline for services starting November 1, 2026.
- Novmber 1, 2026: Recycling service begins coinciding with campground operations.
The registry will remain open and future service cadences will be announced.
Information sessions
Please find below the key resources from our recent information sessions:
- View the information session recording here to revisit the full presentation.
- View the registry walkthrough demo here.
- Download the presentation here for quick reference and sharing.
Registry communications toolkit
A communications toolkit with materials and resources to promote the registry is available for download. It contains a one-pager overview about timeline and the registry, pre-written social media post with corresponding visuals and hashtags, and digital assets.
We encourage you to share elements of the toolkit with your network and in your community. Please contact us at communications@circularmaterials.ca.
Campgrounds in Nova Scotia who wish to receive curbside recycling services should register.
Public and private campgrounds are eligible to participate in the program.
You will need to provide your campground contact details and waste management service details to ensure the smooth setup of recycling services.
If you have registered with Circular Materials by May 31, 2025, Miller Waste Systems will be contacting the registrants to discuss next steps. If you have any questions, you can contact Miller at nsepr@millerwaste.ca or 1-877-230-8256.
After registering as part of this second registry cadence, the assigned recycling collector will begin contacting campground owners or managers starting in the Spring 2026 to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit.
Campgrounds interested in recycling services for the 2025 winter operations and 2026 season can register via our online registry, which will launch on March 1, 2025. Future service cadences will be announced for 2026. If you have further questions about deadline or service cadence, please contact NSoperations@circularmaterials.ca.
If you choose not to provide consent for the collection and use of your personal information, we will not be able to process your registration for recycling services under the EPR program. The information collected is essential for managing service delivery and fulfilling regulatory obligations. If you have any concerns or would like more information about how your data will be used, please contact us at privacy@circularmaterials.ca.
This webpage will serve as the central hub for all information related to the campground recycling program. It will be regularly updated with the latest details, deadlines, and guidance.
Joining the EPR program allows campground owners and visitors to play a key role in improving recycling outcomes across Nove Scotia. By participating, you will gain access to the EPR program and contribute towards sustainability by supporting the creation of a more efficient recycling system that benefits both the environment and the community.