The Environment and Local Government Department provides residents of the unincorporated areas of New Brunswick with a variety of services such as fire protection, solid waste collection and disposal, and street lighting.

To assist the department in providing local services and to ensure the input of residents, the Municipalities Act provides for the election of Local Service District Advisory Committees. These committees work closely with the Department’s regional Local Services Managers by advising and consulting on local concerns. This important working relationship ensures the effective and cost efficient delivery of services to a large number of New Brunswick residents.