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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.

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As part of continuing improvements, the Municipality will be preforming preventative maintenance at the water treatment plant in Mabou, residents are encouraged to conserve water starting Monday afternoon (Jan 13th/25 until Friday (Jan 17th/25) .

Conserving water is a shared responsibility and every drop counts.

To conserve water, please:
Take short showers and no baths.
Consider using biodegradable utensils, plates, and cups to minimize dishwashing needs.
Avoid washing clothes as much as possible.
Keep a bottle of water in the fridge to avoid letting water run to obtain a cold drink.
Flush your toilet less often.
Use bottled water for consumption and tooth brushing.
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1 day ago
As part of continuing improvements, the Municipality will be preforming preventative maintenance at the water treatment plant in Mabou, residents are encouraged to conserve water starting Monday afternoon (Jan 13th/25 until Friday (Jan 17th/25) .

Conserving water is a shared responsibility and every drop counts.

To conserve water, please:
Take short showers and no baths.
Consider using biodegradable utensils, plates, and cups to minimize dishwashing needs.
Avoid washing clothes as much as possible.
Keep a bottle of water in the fridge to avoid letting water run to obtain a cold drink.
Flush your toilet less often.
Use bottled water for consumption and tooth brushing.

Delayed collection - January 10

Due to conditions of backroads, collection on some South route roads will not be completed today, January 10. Double collection will take place next Friday, January 17.

Affected areas include:
- Ashfield Road
- Cameron Road
- Big Harbour Road
- Orangedale Iona Road

Thank you for your understanding.
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4 days ago
Delayed collection - January 10

Due to conditions of backroads, collection on some South route roads will not be completed today, January 10. Double collection will take place next Friday, January 17.

Affected areas include:
- Ashfield Road 
- Cameron Road 
- Big Harbour Road 
- Orangedale Iona Road 

Thank you for your understanding.
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Hours of Operation

Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 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