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Solid Waste Collection Impacts – February 24, 2026
posted February 24, 2026
Solid Waste Collection Impacts – February 24, 2026
Due to road conditions, collection has been cancelled in the following areas today, Tuesday, February 24:
  • Margaree Forks to County Line
  • Egypt Rd.
  • Margaree Valley
  • Margaree Center
  • East Big Interval Rd.
  • Northeast Margaree
  • East, West and South Lake Ainslie (Landside)
  • Cabot Trail

Double collection is scheduled for next week.

Crews are continuing to operate in other areas where travel is possible. Delays may occur, and patience is appreciated as collection efforts continue.
Stay up to date with collection schedules, download the Recycle Cape Breton app at invernesscounty.ca/sortitout.
The Municipality appreciates residents’ patience and continued cooperation.

Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County is pleased to welcome our constituents, tourists and those considering relocating to our beautiful county.

As Canada’s Musical Coast, Inverness County comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world-famous Cabot Trail, and reaches as far inland as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Inverness County is a string of beautiful communities, with majestic coastline vistas and breathtaking sunsets, bound together by musical traditions.

Hours of Operation

Municipal Administration Building

375 Main Street, Port Hood,
P.O. Box 179, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #5

Email:
info@invernesscounty.ca

Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Nova Scotia Trunk 19,
Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
7:00am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Kenloch Waste Management Facility

420 West Lake Ainslie Rd.,
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday:
8:30am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Recreation & Community Wellness Office

86 High Rd., Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sunday:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #6

Email:
Recreation@invernesscounty.ca

Upcoming
Meetings

Feb 25

Council Special Meeting: Strategic Planning, 9:30 am

Council Special Meeting: Strategic Planning, 9:30 a.m. The Municipality of Inverness County Council will host…

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