Welcome To
Inverness County
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is pleased to welcome to this site our constituents, the business community, tourists and those considering relocating to our world renowned beautiful county. This web site is designed to communicate information on Inverness County to residents and non-residents.
Inverness County, Canada’s Musical Coast, comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world famous Cabot Trail and reaches inland as far as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Canada’s Musical Coast is a string of beautiful communities and majestic coastline vistas bound together by musical traditions.
Planning a Visit?
Check out our official tourism website.
Featured News
OPPORTUNITY: Expression of Interest for Seniors’ Council
OPPORTUNITY: Expression of Interest for Seniors’ Council January 16th, 2020 The Municipality of the County ...
Updated Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Jan 10th – 16th 2020
Notice for all residents / Avis pour tous les résidents Below is an updated solid waste collection sch...
Former School Board Office For Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9th, 2019 PORT HASTINGS, N.S. – The Municipality of the County of Inverness ...
Upcoming
Meetings & Events
Committee of the Whole, 10am, Council Chambers
COW Jan 16 Agenda
Regular Council, 1:30, Council Chambers
Regular Council Agenda January 2 2020
Committee of the Whole, 9:30am, Council Chambers
December 12 2019 Agenda
Solid Waste Collection Schedule
There is no waste collection on statutory holidays and retail closing days, as well as Rememberance Day (Nov. 11th). If you are unsure, please visit our Facebook page, view the alert message bar on the top left of this website’s home page, or call 902-787-2274 for more information. The Kenloch Waste Management Facility and the Municipal Recycling Facility will be closed on all holidays.
For garbage routes and the pickup cancellation policy, click here.
Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is looking for energetic and dynamic professionals to join our team. Positivity, people skills, and big picture thinking are attributes that are of high priority.
Situated on the western and northern part of Cape Breton Island and bordered by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bras d’Or Lakes, the area offers a perfect balance of nature, culture, history and community. The County of Inverness is industrious, with the fishing, culture, agriculture, forestry, and tourism sectors creating numerous employment opportunities.
Click here to learn more.
Hours of Operation
Municipal Administrative Building
375 Main Street, Port Hood
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Municipal Recycling Facility
5109 Route 19, Strathlorne
Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Kenloch Transfer Station
420 West Lake Ainslie Road
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm