Release:
(Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, 4: 15 p.m.) – Please be advised that HRM is experiencing a number of weather-related shutdowns and cancellations.

HRM offices closed at approximately 3:30 p.m. due to deteriorating weather conditions. Customer Service Centres are also closed, all recreation centres that will be closed by 5 p.m., and waste collection has been cancelled for tomorrow (Thursday).

With further storm conditions expected overnight and into the morning, waste, recyclable, and organics  collection will be cancelled tomorrow (Thursday) with a new pick-up planned for Saturday, Feb. 5. This will prevent waste being placed in the way of snow plows and keep waste collection trucks off the road during snow clearing operations.

Residents are reminded to place materials curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the alternate collection day to ensure service as collection times may vary.

Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information on HRM snow response please visit our website www.halifax.ca and follow the "Snow" link from the home page.