Rules and Regulations

• The Town of Lewisporte provides residential garbage collection only.
• Effective March 4, 2013 there will be a limit of 5 bags of garbage per household.
• Tags for additional bags may be purchased at the town hall at a cost of $2.00 per tag.
• All garbage MUST be in a garbage bag of a minimum size of 26”x36”/66 cm x 91 cm and must not weigh more than 50 lbs/22.5 kg. (absolutely no shopping bags).
• All garbage must be brought to curbside by 8:00 am on
  your collection day. (curb is defined as within 5’/1.5 m from the edge of the roadway.
• There will be an annual spring clean-up (dates and details will be provided).
• A transparent blue bag must be used for recycling material
• A clear bag must be used for all other regular household garbage.
• Two small privacy bags (non-transparent)  for the disposal of sensitive materials are permitted inside each clear bag.
• The Town of Lewisporte is seeking constructive input from residents for ways to reduce waste and provide a better service to our residents.
• The Town of Lewisporte strongly encourages residents to utilize the services of Calypso Recycling, Manuel’s Recycling and other forms of recycling and composting.
• We also encourage residents to cover or contain their garbage in bins or containers.

Calypso Recycling

45 Centennial Dr., Lewisporte
Tel: (709) 535-2604
Fax: (709) 535-2141
calypsofoundation@nf.aibn.com

Depot Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Cardboard & Paper Recycling 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
*Closed daily 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

What is recyclable?
Beverage Containers (Please remove caps & straws. Rinse container and do not flatten or crush.)
Paper & Cardboard Products (Must be clean & dry.)
For further details contact the Calypso Foundation.

Yard Waste

From May 1 to October 31 yard waste (grass clippings, leaves) will be collected free of charge if placed in regulation size clear garbage bags as per the schedule below:

• In areas where garbage is collected Tuesday and Wednesday, yard waste will be collected on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, excluding holidays.
• In areas where garbage is collected Thursday and Friday, yard waste will be collected on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, excluding holidays.

Composting

• Compost facility located on Range Road near the entrance to Woolfrey’s Pond Park
• Open 24 hours, 7 days per week
• Items to compost;
  • Leaves and wood chips
  • Grass clippings
  • Fruit & vegetable scraps
  • Flowers and house plants
  • Coffee and tea grounds
• Items NOT suitable for composting;
  • Household garbage or cardboard
  • Plastic (bags, containers)
  • Lumber, trees / tree branches

Residents are encouraged to use the town compost facility.

Central Newfoundland Waste Management

Regional Site Norris Arm North Access Route 3-1-09

Tel: (709) 653-2900

Fax: (709) 653-2920

info@cnwmc.com
www.cnwmc.com

Regional Site Operating Hours
Monday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

For more information about the Central Newfoundland Waste Management Recycling Program, click the picture above!

Manuel’s Recycling

29 Stanhope Road
T (709) 535-0104
F (709) 535-6491

Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

What is recyclable?
Car Wrecks and White Goods (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers & Dryers, Hot Water Tanks and other metals.) For further details please call Manuel’s Recycling.