Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility Accepting New Materials

The Municipality of Inverness is advising residents that the Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility is now accepting new materials for recycling.

Newly accepted items include non-hazardous aerosol containers (such as hairspray and shaving cream), plastic laminates (such as chip bags and coffee pods), and flexible and rigid foam (such as meat trays and styrofoam).

This change came into effect on May 1 and provides residents with a more environmentally friendly alternative to disposing of these materials.

Why the Change

This update follows the introduction of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) residential recycling program, implemented across Nova Scotia, including Inverness County, in December 2025. Under EPR, recycling operations are managed by Circular Materials, a national non-profit organization.

Sorting Information

Circular Materials separates recyclables into five categories:

1. Paper
2. Plastics and containers
3. Non-hazardous aerosol containers
4. Plastic laminates
5. Flexible and rigid foam

Paper and Plastics and containers are accepted curbside in separate blue bags. The remaining three material types; non-hazardous aerosol containers, plastic laminates, and flexible/rigid foam, are accepted at designated locations across the province for disposal.

What Has Changed

Effective May 1, the Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility, located at 15109 Route 19, Strathlorne, can accept non-hazardous aerosol containers, plastic laminates, and flexible and rigid foam for recycling.

There are no changes to how paper and plastics/containers are collected. These materials will continue to be accepted curbside in separate blue bags.

Accepted Materials

Examples of newly accepted materials include:

Non-hazardous aerosol containers:

• Food spray
• Hairspray
• Air fresheners
• Shaving cream
• Deodorant
• Wax and polish sprays
• Insulating foam

Plastic laminates:

• Coffee or deli pouches
• Chip bags
• Bubble wrap
• Vacuum packaging
• Candy and snack wrappers
• Cereal liner bags
• Gift bags

Flexible and rigid foam:

• Meat trays
• Packaging peanuts
• Foam takeout containers
• Foam cups, plates, and bowls
• Foam packaging

Recognizing the municipality’s large geographic area, residents who are unable to access the Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility may continue to place these materials in their black bags for curbside collection.

Curbside Collection and Support

Residents with questions can contact the municipality at waste@invernesscounty.ca or by calling 1-866-258-0223 (option 1).

For collection schedules and sorting guidance, residents can download the Recycle Cape Breton app or visit invernesscounty.ca.