Central Newfoundland Waste Management

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

In a time when food security and affordability is a real concern for many of us, our friends at Food First NL are working with individuals and businesses to improve them. We support them and their efforts.

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Food First NL’s Great Things in Store project takes aim at food availability and affordability in rural communities from a retail perspective. Small food retailers are a core part of how folks access food across rural Newfoundland and Labrador. They know their customers, neighbours, and their communities. When we work to improve food access, we need to include retailers in that work. Selected retailers will work with the organization to co-create initiatives shaped by the needs and feedback of their communities.

Interested retailers can learn more about the project and apply at https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/great-things-in-store, or contact Program Coordinator, Alison James, at [email protected].

Food First NL

06/04/2026

Way to go Change Islands!

06/01/2026

Employment Opportunity
Part Time/Fill In Transfer Station Operator/Waste Collector
Internal/External
Location: Fogo Island

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations, this position will be responsible for the operation of the local Transfer Station and waste collection on Fogo Island.

This position is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the LWMF building and grounds, at the Transfer Station. At this site, materials are collected, sorted and transferred to and from the local Transfer Station. The position also includes the collection of residential waste on Fogo Island.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school, three (3) years experience in waste management or similar work environment (operating a backhoe), good oral and written communication, computer skills, and a valid Class 3 driver’s license.

Salary: $29.63/hr

Apply to: Central Newfoundland Waste Management
P. O. Box 254
Norris Arm, NL
A0G 3M0
ATT: Mark Attwood

Fax: 709 653 – 2920
Email: [email protected]

Deadline to apply: June 12, 2026

Town of Fogo Island

05/29/2026

Here's a sneak preview of something we're working on. Stay tuned!

05/28/2026

Cardboard stacking up? No need to wait for town clean-up! We’ve seen the curbs lately, and that is a lot of boxes. Good news: you don't have to hoard them. Cardboard can actually go out with your regular weekly garbage and recycling!

Here is how to prep it for the curb:

The Blue Bag Method: For smaller amounts, simply fold it up and place it inside your blue recycling bag.

The Bundle Method: Got a massive pile? Flatten the boxes down into a bundle no larger than 20" x 20" x 30", then secure it with twine or tape. No more than 50 lbs!

Just set it out on your normal pickup day, and we’ll handle the rest. Let's keep our towns clean and green!

05/28/2026

By now, we've all seen the news of the suspected battery fire at Robin Hood Bay.

Please remember to not place your used batteries in your clear and blue bags - including old cell phones with batteries. We accept batteries and electronics at our regional site in Norris Arm and at all seven transfer stations.

If you're looking for a battery drop off site near you, check out: https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/find-a-drop-off-location/ and for end of life electronics, go to: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/nl

05/27/2026

I'm sure by now that most of us have seen the story on VOCM about the recent fire at Robin Hood Bay: https://shorturl.at/Odd7s

We want to remind everyone that placing batteries, including those in cell phones, in your clear and blue bags poses a real danger. Batteries can be recycled and we accept them at our regional site at Norris Arm and all seven transfer stations.

Want to find a location near you? Check out https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/find-a-drop-off-location/

05/20/2026

Make your day easier by staying informed on curbside collection changes, weather interruptions and more.

Only get notified when a communication is relevant to you or one of the locations you are following. Choose how you want to stay informed. Receive emergency alerts or day-to-day notifications from CNWM via Voyent Alert! mobile app, text, email or voice calling to a landline.

Register now to receive important notifications that matter to you! The service is FREE, easy to use and anonymous. https://voyent-alert.com/community/

05/14/2026

We accept your old batteries at all our sites and check https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/find-a-drop-off-location/ for a location nearest to you.

Victoria Day long weekend = camping trips, road trips, and outdoor adventures! 🏕️🔦

Before heading out, don’t forget that many camping essentials contain batteries-including flashlights, lanterns, portable speakers, GPS devices, and more. 🔋

When those batteries reach the end of their life, please don’t leave them behind.

Make sure to bring them home and recycle them properly in one of our 15,000 drop-off locations.

Keep Canada’s outdoors clean and safe. ♻️

Learn more at https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/going-camping-leave-no-trace-behind/

Enjoy the long weekend!