Southwest Rural District

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Learn more about your recycling program.

Curbside recycling coming soon to White Head Island residents!

Beginning May 1, 2025, White Head Island residents will move to a more efficient and effective curbside recycling program using a blue recycling bin with lid. Learn more about these changes here.

Questions?

Southern Sanitation

nantro@xplornet.ca

1-506-466-3234

Replacement bins.
Missed collections.
Other recycling questions.

Redneck Fisheries

506-662-5554 / 506-662-4469

White Head Island

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Southwest Rural District.

Recycling guide

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NB-Recycling-Guide-Southwest-Rural-District-BIL-REV-1.pdf

Recycling calendar Southwest NB

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NB-2025-14-Mo-Recycling-Calendar_Southwest-Region-_BIL-1.pdf

Recycling guide - White Head Island

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Recycling_Guide-White-Head-Island-BIL-Trifolds-2.pdf

Recycling calendar - White Head Island

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/White-Head-Island-_Recycling-calendar_BIL-2.pdf

Download the Circular Materials app

Download our free app to learn about what’s recyclable, your collection schedule and more.

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Be recycle ready

Glass, white polystyrene foam and flexible plastics do not go in your curbside recycling. Take them to a redemption centre near you for recycling.
Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling. Only shredded paper can be bagged.
Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
Lids and labels can remain on containers.
Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop off location for safe handling.