Divert NS

Divert NS Divert NS works in partnership with Nova Scotians to improve the province's environment, economy.

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Divert NS is a not-for-profit corporation working in partnership with Nova Scotians to improve the province's environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources. Divert NS manages a network of independently owned Enviro-Depots in over 75 locations throughout the province, and works in partnership wit

h Nova Scotia Environment, the 54 municipalities across the province, industry and academia. Recognized globally as an innovator in waste diversion solutions and a leader in Nova Scotia's waste diversion efforts, Divert NS delivers education and awareness programs; partners with municipalities and industry to develop and implement stewardship agreements; provides funding for research and development; and promotes innovation through the development of value-added manufacturing. Divert NS is a registered business name of the Resource Recovery Fund Board, Inc. Social Media Terms of Use:

While we encourage open dialogue, we ask that comments on our social media accounts be relevant and respectful. Divert NS reserves the right to delete comments that we feel are inappropriate and block any user to prevent further inappropriate comments. Divert NS reserves the right to remove comments that include, but are not limited to:

- Profane language
- Language that is not respectful of other users (harassing, aggressive, or abusive language)
- Comments that encourage or suggest illegal activity
- Comments that are repetitive, spam or business solicitations
- Abusive or oppressive language, content, or links. This includes comments that are racist, sexist, homophobic, misogynistic, transphobic, or promote bigotry in any way.
- Sexually explicit or violent imagery or links.
- Harassing or abusive language towards individuals or groups.
- Information that violates an individual’s or group’s privacy.
- Off-topic or irrelevant content.
- Misinformation and unproven or inaccurate accusations.

06/08/2026

Every container you return stays out of our oceans and in the recycling loop where it belongs. ♻️🌊

Recycle your containers and help protect what matters most.
06/05/2026

Recycle your containers and help protect what matters most.

Divert NS launched the first annual Community Heroes Bottle Drive Contest in 2024, which encouraged students across the ...
06/04/2026

Divert NS launched the first annual Community Heroes Bottle Drive Contest in 2024, which encouraged students across the province to take the lead on local recycling efforts.

Schools organized bottle drives in partnership with Enviro-Depots, collecting over 187,000 beverage containers. The initiative raised nearly $15,000 in refunds and prizes for participating schools, all while empowering youth and supporting responsible recycling across Nova Scotia.

In 2023, Divert NS was appointed by the province to oversee Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging and paper pro...
06/03/2026

In 2023, Divert NS was appointed by the province to oversee Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging and paper products. This shift moves responsibility for curbside recycling from municipalities to the producers who create these materials. In our new role, we monitor performance against diversion targets and ensure producers, processors, and stewardship organizations meet their obligations.

In 2022, we took a major step to reduce our environmental footprint at our Kemptown processing facility. Following a det...
06/02/2026

In 2022, we took a major step to reduce our environmental footprint at our Kemptown processing facility. Following a detailed carbon footprint study, we introduced a range of efficiency upgrades, including LED lighting, a high-efficiency HVAC system, electric forklifts, and a ground-mounted solar array that now supplies most of the site’s energy. Together, these changes have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 77% while lowering operating costs for the long term.

Learn more about our processing facility via our new virtual experience: https://divertns.ca/vr

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence! 🏆If you know someone in your community ...
06/01/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence! 🏆

If you know someone in your community who has gone above and beyond when it comes to waste reduction and resource recovery, nominate them for a Mobius Award so they get the recognition they deserve!

To learn more and to submit your nominations, visit: https://divertns.ca/mobius-awards

In 2021, Divert NS marked a major milestone in tire recycling, celebrating the recycling of its 25 millionth tire since ...
05/28/2026

In 2021, Divert NS marked a major milestone in tire recycling, celebrating the recycling of its 25 millionth tire since the program began in 1996.

This achievement reflects decades of progress in keeping scrap tires out of Nova Scotia’s landfills and putting them to better use. In total, the program has diverted more than 190,000 cubic metres of material from disposal and prevented over 55,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The milestone highlights the long-term environmental and climate benefits of tire recycling, and the collective impact of Nova Scotians choosing to recycle.

Learn more about the tire recycling program: https://divertns.ca/used-passenger-tires

In 2020, Divert NS partnered with municipal solid waste management regions to host 17 Reduce Single-Use Workshops across...
05/27/2026

In 2020, Divert NS partnered with municipal solid waste management regions to host 17 Reduce Single-Use Workshops across Nova Scotia, bringing local businesses together to explore practical ways to cut back on single-use items.

Through these sessions, businesses shared their successes, exchanged ideas, and learned simple steps they could take to help customers make more environmentally responsible choices. The initiative reinforced a key message: the best way to manage waste is to prevent it in the first place.

This focus on reduction also carried through Divert NS’ broader education and communications efforts, with advertising and social media campaigns highlighting the impacts of single-use plastics and food waste.

Learn more about reducing and refusing to waste here: https://divertns.ca/swap-share-thrift-repair

In 2019, Divert NS expanded its recycling efforts with the launch of a province-wide Bicycle Tire Recycling Program, giv...
05/26/2026

In 2019, Divert NS expanded its recycling efforts with the launch of a province-wide Bicycle Tire Recycling Program, giving Nova Scotians a new way to keep end‑of‑life tires and tubes out of the waste stream.

Through the program, residents can return used bicycle tires and tubes at participating bike shops across the province, with Divert NS covering the cost of collection and recycling. Each year, approximately 4,000 tires and tubes are collected and shipped to a recycling facility in Minto, New Brunswick, where they are transformed into new value‑added rubber products such as cow mats. By making recycling more accessible, the program helps divert additional materials from landfill while supporting practical, circular solutions.

Learn more about the bike tire recycling program here: https://divertns.ca/used-bicycle-tires

Round up your refundable containers! ♻️ This is the final week to enter our Community Hero’s Bottle Drive contest. In a...
05/25/2026

Round up your refundable containers! ♻️ This is the final week to enter our Community Hero’s Bottle Drive contest. In addition to the funds raised from your bottle drive, Divert NS is awarding $10,000 in prizes including:
• One $3500 provincial grand prize.
• Six $1000 regional prizes.
• One $500 prize for most creative team photo.
Don’t miss this chance to support your youth team, club, or school initiative.
👉Apply here by May 31, 2026: https://divertns.ca/contest

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35 Commercial Street
Truro, NS
B2N3H9

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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