Nova Scotia Chapter

Information Resources for Nova Scotia Members

In Nova Scotia, commercial salvage yards, including automotive recyclers, who operate facilities of 0.25 hectares (0.62 acres) or greater must obtain approval from the Nova Scotia Ministry of Environment.

https://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/ndxnse.asp: Nova Scotia Environment: Licenses, Approvals, Registrations and Certifications Index

• Salvage Yard Guidelines (For Reference Only)

Metal Theft

Nova Scotia has existing metals theft legislation. The Safe Collection of Scrap Metal Act was granted royal assent in 2011, but regulations for the Act have not yet been written. CARI will continue to monitor this legislation, and is watching carefully as other provinces consider new rules for source identification and data retention.

We are actively advocating to ensure that government does not make recyclers responsible for crime prevention. CARI’s position on material theft policy is outlined here.

ELV Standards

The Canadian Auto Recyclers’ Environmental Code (CAREC) was developed in 2008 for automotive recyclers.

Fire Safety

The Office of the Fire Commissioner has published fire safety codes and regulations for all Nova Scotia workplaces.

• Regulations Under the Fire Safety Act

Employee Health & Labour Codes

These links provide current information on worker’s rights and safety standards:

• Nova Scotia Employment Rights
• Occupational Health and Safety Act – Rights & Responsibilities
• Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendments (Spring 2017)
• OHS First Aid Regulations
• Interpretation Guide for Nova Scotia’s WHMIS Regulations
• WCB Safety Toolkit
• Minimum Wage Standards

Environmental Protection

Guide to the Environment Act of Nova Scotia (2006)

Listing of Nova Scotia’s environmental approvals and licensing requirements:

• Nova Scotia Environment: Environmental Assessment Approval

Transportation

Anyone who transports waste, including potentially hazardous material, is subject to both provincial and federal standards for vehicle safety and driver training. Key guidelines for operators include:

• Approvals Required for Handling Dangerous Goods and Salvage
• Nova Scotia Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Load Securement Regulations
• Proposed Changes to Canada’s Motor Vehicle Transport regulations

Handling Special Materials

Nova Scotia Product Stewardship Programs

• e-Waste:

  Since 2008, all brand owners who sell, offer for sale or otherwise distribute electronic products (include televisions, computer devices and telephones) in or into Nova Scotia are responsible for operating or designating a third party to operate an electronic product stewardship program. The Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) manages a government-approved program to collect and recycle electronic waste responsibly.

  “Recycle My Electronics” website

  NATIONAL STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT for operating an EPRA Program

• Used Oil:

  Guidelines for Storage of Used Oil

• Tire Recycling:

  Divert NS Guide to Recycling Used Tires