Crews from South Shore Waste Solutions were unable to pick up curbside waste on several roads in the District of Lunenburg on February 25, 2026, because of icy road conditions. The service disruption affected residents on Dagley Road, Lake Road, Sommerset Road off Highway 103, and Corkum Road. This follows a total shutdown of all garbage collection across both the Town of Bridgewater and the District of Lunenburg on February 24, 2026, when a winter storm made driving dangerous for heavy trucks.
People who were missed on February 25 should hold onto their garbage, recyclables, and organic waste until their next regular pickup on March 11, 2026. Households in the affected areas will be permitted to put out double the normal limit of waste at that time to make up for the missed service. For residents missed during the broader cancellation on February 24, double limits will be allowed during the next regularly scheduled collection on March 10, 2026.
According to the Town of Bridgewater, Jill Rafuse took over as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Municipal Joint Services Board (MJSB) on February 4, 2026. This leadership change comes as the service deals with various winter weather impacts, including a delayed opening of the regional recycling facility on February 24. Residents are encouraged to use the R6RECYCLES mobile app or check the official service website for further updates on how road conditions might affect their local routes.
