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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal service levels in effect on Remembrance Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 13:
Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: Regular solid waste collection services will take place on Monday, Nov. 13. The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will be open regular hours on Saturday, Nov 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Halifax Recycling Plant and municipal composting facilities will be closed on Remembrance Day, but will be open regular operating hours on Monday, Nov. 13. The Household Special Waste Depot located at 20 Horseshoe Lake Drive in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11, and will re-open on Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Halifax Transit Bus and Ferry Services: Halifax Transit buses and ferries will be operating on holiday service on Remembrance Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.
For detailed holiday schedules by individual route, visit www.halifax.ca/transit/Schedules/index.php. Please also note that veterans and military personnel, and accompanying family members, will be offered free transit on Remembrance Day.
Recreation Facilities, Programs and Services: The majority of municipally-operated recreation facilities will be closed on Remembrance Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 13. Please contact your individual facility in advance to confirm operating hours.
Customer Contact Centres: The 311 Contact Centre will be operating on regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Remembrance Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. The five Customer Service Centres that provide in-person access to municipal services and payments will be closed on Monday, Nov. 13.
The municipality encourages residents to take a moment on Nov. 11 to remember those who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.