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TOWN OF BANFF
BYLAW 376
Residential Waste Bylaw
A Bylaw to establish and maintain a system for the collection of residential waste in the
Town of Banff
The Council of the Town of Banff, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1.0 CITATION
1.1
This bylaw may be cited as the Residential Waste Bylaw.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1
In this bylaw:
2.1.1
"Approved Bin" means a receptacle for the collection service provided by
the Town for the separate disposal of Garbage, Cardboard, Recyclable
Materials, Food Waste or Pedestrian Waste.
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2.1.2
"Ashes" means the solid residue derived as a by-product from the burning of
or combustion of any material or substance.
2.1.3
"Bulky Waste" means a discarded household chattel, material or equipment
of any kind exceeding 1.2 meters in any dimension or 23 kilograms in weight
including but not limited to household furniture, appliances, packaging and
mattresses.
2.1.4
"Business" means the following, whether or not for profit and however
organized or formed, including a co-operative or association of Persons
which conducts:
a) a commercial, merchandising or industrial activity or undertaking;
b) a profession, trade, occupation, calling or employment; or
c) an activity providing goods or services.
2.1.5
"Construction Waste" means all waste produced in the process of
constructing, altering, renovating, repairing, or demolishing a building,
structure or development, including vegetation, topsoil, and excavated material
displaced during this process.
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2.1.6
"Construction Waste Storage Container" means a container provided for the
temporary storage of Construction Waste.
2.1.7
"Dwelling" means any building or place including the land upon which the
premises is located, which is occupied or used as a place of abode.
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2.1.8
"Food Waste" means any material as described in Schedule "A" of this
bylaw.
2.1.9
"Garbage" means all abandoned, rejected or discarded matter generated in
and/or coming from a Dwelling but does not include:
a) Food Waste
b) Paper
c) Recyclable Materials
d) Construction Waste
e) Bulky Waste
f) Unacceptable Waste
2.1.10 "Hazardous Waste" means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance defined or
described by legislation or regulations of the Province of Alberta as being
hazardous and/or toxic. This includes waste that presents a hazard to
Persons, flora, fauna, or lands, including but not limited to waste of a
biological, bio-hazardous, pathological, explosive, highly flammable,
radioactive or toxic nature, which, without limiting the forgoing, shall include
asbestos and blood samples, but shall not include domestic animal feces.
2.1.11 "Non-Residential Premises" includes any building, structure or premises
which is not used for residential purposes, and for greater certainty, but not to
be restricted the generality of the foregoing, any building, structure or premises
which is used by any Business or for any professional institution, industrial,
commercial, retail, restaurant or worship purpose.
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2.1.12 "Non-Residential Waste" means solid waste generated by or discarded as
refuse from a Non-Residential Premises.
2.1.13 "Occupant" means any Person occupying a Dwelling whether they are in fact
the Owner, renter, tenant, or lessee of the Dwelling.
2.1.14 "Out-of-Town Waste" means any Residential Waste or Non-Residential
Waste not emanating from within the corporate limits of the Town of Banff.
2.1.15 "Owner" means:
a) In regard to Crown Land, a Person who is the lessee of Crown Land and
that Person's successors and assigns.
b) In respect to land other than Crown Land, the Person who is the
registered owner of the fee simple interest in the land;
c) In respect to any property other than land, the actual owner, occupant,
operator or Person in lawful possession of the property; and
d) In respect to a vehicle, the Person who owns or rents a vehicle, or any
Person who has the exclusive use of a vehicle for a period of more than
thirty (30) days whether pursuant to a lease or otherwise.
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2.1.16 "Paper" means any material as described in Schedule 'B' of this bylaw.
2.1.17 "Peace Officer" means the following persons while that person is in the
exercise or discharge of their power or duties:
a) a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the Town pursuant to the
Municipal Government Act;
b) a Community Peace Officer appointed pursuant to the Peace Officers
Act;
c) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
d) a park warden appointed under the National Parks Act of Canada.
2.1.18 "Pedestrian Waste" means any waste or refuse generated or discarded by a
Person, or in the case of domestic animal waste, by a domestic animal owned
or under the control of a Person, while that Person is travelling by foot or
non-motorized means within the Town, other than when indoors.
Pedestrian Waste includes but is not limited to food wrappers, beverage
containers, fruit peels or cores and domestic animal waste ;
2.1.19 "Person" means any individual, Occupant, Owner, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
2.1.20 "Recyclable Materials" means any material as described in Schedule 'C' of
this bylaw.
2.1.21 "Residential Waste" means the solid waste generated by or discarded as
refuse from a Dwelling.
2.1.22 "Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Banff and where the context
requires, the land included within the boundaries of the Town of Banff;
2.1.23 "Town Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of
Banff or a Person appointed as the Town Manager by Town Council, or the
Person designated by the Town Manager to carry out a particular duty.
2.1.24 "Transfer Site" means the Town of Banff Waste Transfer Site located at 160
Hawk Avenue.
2.1.25 "Unacceptable Waste" means any material as described in Schedule "E" of
this bylaw.
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2.1.26 "Yard Waste" means the organic matter formed as a result of gardening or
horticultural endeavours, including materials such as grass clippings, leaves,
tree and hedge clippings, tree limbs but excludes fruits, vegetables,
construction and demolition debris, stumps, large bushes or contaminated
soil.
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3.0 INTERPRETATION
3.1
The headings in the body of this bylaw form no part of the bylaw and are inserted
for convenience and reference only.
4.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL SERVICE
4.1
A municipal service is hereby established to collect, remove and dispose of
Residential Waste generated within the Town.
4.2
The municipal service provided to Owners and Occupants of a Dwelling shall
include provision of communal Approved Bins designed for the separate collections,
removal and disposal of:
a) Garbage;
b) Paper in accordance with Schedule 'A' of this bylaw;
c) Food Waste in accordance with Schedule 'B', and
d) Recyclable Materials in accordance with Schedule 'C';
as provided for herein.
4.3
The Town shall operate a Waste Transfer Site to receive and dispose of residential
Recyclable Material as listed in Schedule 'C' hereto.
4.4
The Town shall reserve the right to determine the locations of Approved Bins.
4.5
No Person residing outside the Town limits shall dispose of their Residential Waste
in an Approved Bin within the Town corporate limits, unless specifically provided
for in this bylaw.
4.6
Owners residing outside the Town limits may dispose of those items listed in
Schedule 'E' as permissible for Out of Town Waste at the Transfer Site, upon paying
those fees listed in Schedule "E".
4.7
Notwithstanding the provisions of this bylaw, the Town may make special
arrangements and enter into contracts related to the collection of Residential Waste
or Out-of-Town Waste.
4.8
The Town may freely dispose of, recycle or reuse in any manner, all Residential
Waste delivered to or collected by the Town.
4.9
The Town shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any damage, loss, or
associated costs related to the Residential Waste or its collection, removal or
disposal, unless directly due to the gross negligence of the Town.
5.0 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FROM A DWELLING
5.1
All Persons shall be responsible to comply with any Town requirements for the
separation of any materials for separate collection or disposal.
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5.2
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling shall dispose of Garbage generated by the
Occupants of the Dwelling by first placing it in an appropriate disposable container,
securely tied or sealed, with a maximum weight of 23kg and depositing the same
entirely within the appropriate Approved Bin provided by the Town for that purpose.
5.3
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling may choose to dispose of Paper, Food Waste or
Recyclable Materials as Garbage, in which case the provisions of this bylaw related to
Garbage will apply or, may choose to dispose of Paper, Food Waste or Recyclable
Materials as recycling, in which case Owners or Occupants will first prepare the
materials in accordance with this bylaw, including Schedules "A", "B" and "C",
hereof and will deposit the same entirely within the Approved Bins provided by the
Town for those purposes.
5.4
All Persons shall follow the directions posted on Approved Bins and/or at the
Transfer Site.
5.5
All Persons shall be responsible to dispose, in a proper manner at an approved site
any waste for which the Town does or does not accept responsibility for disposal.
5.6
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling shall deliver Construction Waste from a Dwelling
to the Transfer Site where acceptable, or in the alternative, to the Francis Cooke
Regional Class III Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre or other approved site in
accordance with rules for materials accepted at each facility and federal and/or
provincial legislation; and,
a) ensure that construction waste is separated by material stream for recycling as
outlined in Schedule D.
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5.7
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling who supply and/or use a Construction Waste
Storage Container for the temporary storage of Construction Waste shall ensure that:
a) The container is sturdily constructed and is capable of containing the material
deposited within; and,
b) The container is equipped with a cover capable of restricting the entry of animals
and preventing the escape of litter produced by wind which container cover shall
be closed at all times other than during active construction hours and when
directed by the Town Manager;
c) The container cover must be an opaque tarp, canvas, or steel lid, or alternative
material specifically approved by the Town of Banff;
d) The container cover is affixed to the container using a method that will ensure
the cover remains in place;
e) Any tarp or canvas cover overhangs the container and is affixed a minimum of
30cm below the edge of the bin opening;
f) The container is cleaned out regularly; and,
g) Any litter placed in the container is contained by a separate means of
containment that prevents it from becoming wind born when the container is
emptied.
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5.8
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling on which a Construction Waste Storage
Container is placed shall ensure that:
a) any such storage container does not become unsightly or cause a nuisance or
health related problems; and,
b) all construction waste is separated by material stream for recycling as outlined in
Schedule D prior to being placed in the container; and,
c) the area around the storage container is maintained free from litter
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5.9
Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling shall deliver Yard Waste to the Transfer Site or
to an acceptable facility outside of the Town.
5.10 Owners or Occupants of a Dwelling shall deliver Bulky Waste to the Transfer Site or
to an acceptable facility outside of the Town.
6.0 PROHIBITIONS
6.1
Unless instructed by the Town Manager as part of a special collection program or
provided for elsewhere in this bylaw, no Person shall deposit Unacceptable Waste
listed in Schedule 'E' anywhere within the Town except:
a) at a location as prescribed by the Town; or,
b) at a site outside of the Town in accordance with applicable provincial and
federal legislation.
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6.2
No Person shall dispose of Residential Waste in any manner which contravenes any
provision of this bylaw.
6.3
No Person shall dispose of Non-Residential Waste in an Approved Bin provided for
Residential Waste, with the exception of:
a.) Recyclable Materials as defined in Schedule 'C'
b.) Mixed Paper as defined in Schedule 'B' and
c.) Food Waste generated by an establishment that is not or does not include an
Eating and Drinking Establishment, Hotel, Hostel, or any establishment selling
groceries, as those terms are defined in the Town of Banff Land Use Bylaw.
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6.4
No Person shall dispose of Residential Waste in an Approved Bin owned or
provided to the Owner of a Non-Residential Premises, unless authorized by the
Owner.
6.5
No Person shall place Residential Waste on top of, or beside an Approved Bin.
6.6
No Person shall deposit any items in an Approved Bin designed for the collection of
Paper other than Paper in accordance with Schedule 'B'.
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6.7
No Person shall deposit any items in an Approved Bin designed for the collection of
Food Waste other than Food Waste in accordance with Schedule 'A'.
6.8
No Person shall deposit any items in an Approved Bin designed for the collection of
Recyclable Material other than Recyclable Material in accordance with Schedule 'C'.
6.9
No Person shall deposit Residential Waste in an Approved Bin designed for the
collection of Pedestrian Waste.
6.10
No Person shall deposit any items in or remove any items from a Construction
Waste Storage Container without the permission of the Owner or renter of the
container.
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6.11
No Person shall dispose of Bulky Waste in an Approved Bin.
6.12
No Person shall deposit Ashes in an Approved Bin unless they are quenched.
6.13
No Person shall leave Residential Waste of any kind on public or private property
where it may attract animals.
6.14
No Person shall park or allow to be parked a vehicle, whether on public or private
property, that contains Residential Waste that may attract animals.
6.15
No Person shall alter the location, access, operation, or otherwise interfere with the
use and servicing of an Approved Bin.
6.16
No Person other than an employee, contractor or agent of the Town providing
municipal services, shall pick over, interfere with, scavenge, disturb, remove or
scatter any Residential Waste that has been placed in an Approved Bin.
6.17
No Person shall hinder, interrupt or cause to be hindered any employee of the Town
or its contractors, servants and agents or workers, in the exercise of any of the
powers or duties relating to Residential Waste as authorized or required in this bylaw.
6.18
Except as permitted by this bylaw, no Person shall permit, suffer or allow property,
real or personal, which he owns, occupies or controls, to be in contravention of this
bylaw.
6.19
The Town or its contractors, servants, agents or workers may inspect any waste
deposited or being deposited in an Approved Bin or Construction Waste Storage
Container, or at any Town facility, including the Transfer Site or landfill.
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6.20
No Person shall deposit Food Waste, as defined in Schedule B, in any Construction
Waste Storage Container.
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7.0 FEES
7.1
The fees, rates and charges outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw of this bylaw are
hereby adopted and will be due and owing to the Town for the services outlined in
the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
7.2
All accounts for Residential Waste services provided under this bylaw shall be due
and payable when rendered.
7.3
Accounts shall be deemed to be sufficiently forwarded if they are left on the property
of the Person being charged or if they are mailed by ordinary mail to the Person
being charged at the mailing address of the Person.
7.4
All charges for services which remain unpaid for a period exceeding 30 days from
the due date shall be subject to interest charges in accordance with the Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
7.5
All sums payable by an Owner pursuant to this bylaw, including the rates set out in
the Fees and Charges Bylaw, are a debt due and owing to the Town and shall
constitute a preferential lien and charge on the parcel or Residential Premises and the
personal property of the Owner and may be levied and collected in a like manner as
municipal taxes, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
7.6
An Owner or Occupant of a Residential Premises shall bring any alleged error in any
charge to the attention of the Town Manager or designate within one year of the end
of the period for which such Residential Waste rates were imposed.
7.7
The Town reserves the right to withhold services, or take legal action, when fees are
unpaid.
7.8
Notwithstanding the provisions of this bylaw, the Town Manager may make special
arrangements and enter into contracts related to the collection and/or disposal of
Residential Waste or Out-of-Town Waste.
8.0 VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
8.1
Any Person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and
is liable for the penalties provided for herein.
8.2
For the purposes of this bylaw, an act or omission by a tenant is deemed also to be
an act or omission of the Owner of the real property on which the offence occurred.
8.3
When a Business commits an offence under this bylaw, every principal, director,
manager, employee or agent of the Business who authorized the act or omission that
constitutes the offence or assented to or acquiesced or participated in the act or
omission that constitutes the offence is guilty of the offence whether or not the
Business has been prosecuted for the offence.
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8.4
If a vehicle is involved in any contravention of this bylaw, the Owner of that vehicle
is guilty of an offence.
8.5
In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature, a contravention constitutes a
separate offence in respect of each day, or part of a day, on which it continues and a
Person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that
established by this bylaw for each such day.
8.6
Any Person found to be violating any provision of this bylaw may be served by the
Town with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a
reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall
permanently cease all violations, or carry out or cause to be done any such work as
may be required to conform with this bylaw in accordance with the notice.
8.7
When a Person is alleged to have contravened any provision of this bylaw, a Peace
Officer may issue a Town of Banff Notice of Offence which shall state:
a) the nature of the offence;
b) the penalty payable in connection with the offence; and
c) the time period within which the penalty must be paid.
8.8
A Town of Banff Notice of Offence shall be deemed to be sufficiently served for the
purposes of this bylaw if:
a) served personally on the accused; or,
b) mailed by registered post to the address of the registered Owner of the
Premises concerned, or to the Person concerned; or,
c) attached to or left securely and visibly upon the Vehicle in respect of the
offence that is alleged to have been committed.
8.9
A Peace Officer may issue a ticket, or lay any information pursuant to the provisions
of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act in regard to any offence that is alleged pursuant
to this bylaw, regardless of whether or not a Town of Banff Notice of Offence has
been issued.
8.10
In lieu of prosecution, the Person named in the Town of Banff Notice of Offence
may elect to voluntarily make payment to the Town of the penalty amount specified
in the Town of Banff Notice of Offence which shall be as set out in Schedule "E"
attached hereto.
8.11
If the payment specified in the Town of Banff Notice of Offence is not paid in
accordance with the terms of the Notice of Offence and in the time required by the
Notice of Offence, a prosecution may be commenced for the alleged contravention
of this bylaw.
8.12
Any Person violating any of the provisions of this bylaw shall become liable to the
Town for any expense, loss or damage occasioned to the Town by reason of such
violation.
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8.13
Upon summary conviction, any Person who is guilty of a first offence under this
Bylaw is liable to a fine of not less than the amount specified in Schedule "E" of this
bylaw as a voluntary payment for a first offence and not more than $10,000.00 per
offence, plus costs, and/or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months,
or in default of payment of any fine imposed is liable to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding six (6) months.
8.14
Upon summary conviction, any Person who is found guilty of a second offence
under this bylaw, is liable to a fine of not less than the amount specified in Schedule
"E" of this bylaw as a voluntary payment for a second offence and not more than
$10,000.00 per offence, plus costs, and/or for imprisonment for any period not
exceeding six (6) months in the case of non-payment of the fine and costs imposed
for such offence.
8.15
Upon summary conviction, any Person who is found guilty of a third or subsequent
offence under this bylaw, is liable to a fine of not less than the amount specified in
Schedule "E" of this bylaw as a voluntary payment for a third offence and not more
than $10,000.00 per offence, plus costs, and/or for imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six (6) months in the case of non-payment of the fine and costs imposed
for such offence.
8.16
Upon the failure by any Person to comply with the provisions of this bylaw, the
Town may proceed in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and perform any
corrective measures required. All costs incurred may be recovered from the Owner
and shall be deemed a debt due to the Town by the Owner. Debts due may be
charged against the premises concerned as a special lien to be recovered in like
manner as property taxes.
8.17
If, in the opinion of the Town Manager, a contravention of this bylaw requires
immediate action, the Town may perform any work necessary to address the
contravention of this bylaw without prior notice and all costs incurred by the Town
will be payable by the Person alleged to have contravened this bylaw.
8.18
Notwithstanding any other provision of this bylaw, the imposition of a fine either by
issuance of a Town Notice of Offence or by summary conviction in court shall not
relieve any Person so fined from any liability to pay to the Town any expenses arising
from any damage or loss caused by that Person to Town property.
8.19
The Town Manager, or his or her delegate, is hereby authorized to issue Orders
pursuant to S. 545 or S. 546 of the Municipal Government Act in regard to any
contravention of or the enforcement of this bylaw.
9.0 SEVERABILITY
9.1
If any clause in this bylaw is found to be invalid, it shall be severed from the remainder
of the bylaw and shall not invalidate the whole bylaw.
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10.0
SCHEDULES
10.1
Schedules 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F' referred to herein as attached to this bylaw form
part of this bylaw.
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11.0
REPEAL
11.1
Bylaw 18-4, Banff Waste Bylaw, as amended, is repealed.
12.0
ENACTMENT
12.1
This bylaw comes into force upon receiving third reading and execution by the
Superintendent of Banff National Park, for the Minister of the Environment.
READ A FIRST TIME this 9th day of January, 2017.
READ A SECOND TIME this 27th day of February, 2017.
READ A THIRD TIME this 27th day of February, 2017.
SIGNED AND PASSED this 28th day of February, 2017.
On original 2017.02.28
Karen Sorensen
Mayor
On original 2017.02.28
Robert Earl
Town Manager
Approved by the Minister of the Environment by his/her delegate this 21st day of March, 2017.
On original 2017.03.21
Minister of the Environment/Delegate
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SCHEDULE A - FOOD WASTE
Food Waste is accepted for disposal in any Approved Bin provided to the Owner of the
Non-Residential Premises by the Town for those purposes. The following materials listed as
acceptable shall be deemed to be Food Waste for the purposes of this bylaw:
Materials
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
Preparation
Food
-
Fruits & vegetables
-
Pits, peelings, rinds, tops,
cores and husks
-
Rice, breads, cereal,
noodles, toast, tortillas,
baked goods, pastries,
pies, etc.
-
Pumpkins
-
Coffee grounds and
filters
-
Tea bags and leaves
-
Dairy products
-
Paper soiled with food
-
Egg & eggshells
-
Popsicle and stir sticks
(wooden only)
-
Meat, fish & bones
-
Plastic
-
Elastics
-
Twist ties
-
Stickers
-
Plastic labels
-
Fabrics
-
Pet waste
-
Loose
-
In certified
compostable bags
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SCHEDULE B - PAPER
The following materials listed as acceptable shall be deemed to be Paper for the purposes of
this bylaw:
Material
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
Preparation
Cardboard
-
All corrugated
cardboard
-
Paper egg cartons and
drink trays
-
Food item boxes
-
Boxboard (shoe and
product type boxes)
-
Padded envelopes
-
Carbon paper
-
Elastic bands
-
Paper clips
-
Metal fasteners
-
Plastic liners
-
Remove food debris,
elastic bands,
paperclips, and metal
fasteners (staples are
okay)
-
Break down and flatten
all boxes
-
Remove all plastic
wrappings and
polystyrene inserts
Mixed Paper
Newsprint and Magazines
-
Newspaper and inserts
-
Magazines
-
Glossy flyers, catalogues
and brochures
-
Soft cover and
paperback books
-
Gift wrap
Office Paper
-
Office and computer
paper
-
Junk mail and envelopes
-
Padded envelopes
-
Carbon paper
-
Elastic bands
-
Paper clips
-
Metal fasteners
-
Plastic liners
-
Remove elastic bands,
paperclips, and metal
fasteners (staples are
okay)
-
Break down and flatten
all boxes
-
Remove all plastic
wrappings and
Styrofoam inserts
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SCHEDULE C - RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
The following materials listed as acceptable shall be deemed to be Recyclable Material for the
purposes of this bylaw:
Material
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
Preparation
Mixed
Containers
Plastics
-
All plastic containers
with a Mobius loop and
number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7
Metal food cans
-
Tin and aluminum food
and beverage containers
and lids
-
Plastic bags
-
Plastic containers
without a Mobius Loop
-
Toxic product
containers
-
Polystyrene foam type
-
Plastic film, wrap, or
cellophane packaging
- Appliances
-
Remove lids and rinse
all containers
-
Thoroughly rinse
Glass
-
Glass jars
-
Glass bottles
-
Windows
-
Windshields
-
Ceramics
-
Tableware
-
Light bulbs
-
Remove lids
-
Rinse bottles and clean
jars
Refundable
Beverage
Containers
-
Refundable glass bottles
and cans
-
Milk containers
-
Soy and rice milk
containers
-
Juice boxes
-
Non-beverage Tetra
Paks
-
Empty, remove all
straws, and rinse
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SCHEDULE D - RECOVERABLE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND
DEMOLITION MATERIALS
Construction Waste shall be separated in accordance with the below recoverable material streams and
delivered to the Transfer Site where acceptable, or in the alternative, to the Francis Cooke Regional
Class III Landfill And Resource Recovery Centre or other approved site in accordance with rules for
materials accepted at each facility and federal and/or provincial legislation.
Material
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
Disposal
Asphalt
-
Clean asphalt
-
Nails
-
Paper
-
Plastics
-
Wood
-
No food waste or food
packaging waste
-
In accordance with rules
for materials accepted at
each facility
-
Hazardous waste and
hydrovac waste must be
disposed of in accordance
with federal and/or
provincial legislation
-
Recyclable materials must
be disposed of in
accordance with Schedule
C
Asphalt
Shingles
-
Clean asphalt shingles
-
Metal
-
Plastic
-
Wood
-
Not accepted at Town of
Banff Waste Transfer Site
Concrete
-
Clean
-
Smaller than 1M x 1M
-
Plastic buckets
-
Wood
-
Asphalt
Drywall
-
Clean
-
Wood
-
Tiles
-
Metal
White Wood
-
Kiln dried lumber
-
Plywood
-
Strand Board
-
Drywall
-
Pressure Treated Wood
-
MDF
-
No plastic wrapping
-
No creosote
Branches,
scrub and
brush
-
Stumps & roots must be
smaller than 1M x 1M
-
Compostable bags
Assorted
metals
-
Scrap metal
-
Furnaces
-
Hot water tanks
-
Fuel
-
Cylinders
-
Flammable items
Other
materials
from CRD
sites
-
Electronics
-
Mattresses/box springs
-
Refrigerators/freezers
-
Lighting
Amended 2021.03.10 - Bylaw 433
Office Consolidation
Town of Banff Bylaw 376 - Residential Waste
Page 16 of 17
15BSCHEDULE E - UNACCEPTABLE WASTE
The following materials shall be deemed to be Unacceptable Waste and are not acceptable for
disposal within the Town:
a) Any materials that are not set out in accordance with the provisions of this
bylaw;
b) Hazardous Waste, unless specifically permitted by the Town Manager;
c) Biohazardous Waste;
d) Dead animals or parts of dead animals with the exception of Food Waste;
e) Sod, soil, dirt, and stones;
f) Contaminated soil; or,
g) Any other material or item designated as Unacceptable Waste by the Town
Manager.
Renumbered 2021.03.10 - Bylaw 433
Office Consolidation
Town of Banff Bylaw 376 - Residential Waste
Page 17 of 17
Schedule F - Voluntary Payments
First offense (all sections)
$100
Second offense
$200
Third and all subsequent offenses
$300
Amended 2019.09.18 Bylaw 424
Renumbered 2021.03.10 - Bylaw 433