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Town of Coaldale
Solid Waste 852-C-05-22
May 24, 2022
BYLAW 852-C-05-22
TOWN OF COALDALE
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF COALDALE
TO REGULATE AND MANAGE SOLID WASTE
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act S.A. 2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may
pass bylaws for the municipal purposes respecting the safety, health and welfare of
people, the protection of people and premises, nuisances, services provided by or on
behalf of the municipality, and the enforcement of bylaws; and
WHEREAS it is desirable to regulate and control the storage, collection and disposal of
waste within the Town of Coaldale;
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COALDALE ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1.
This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Solid Waste Bylaw".
2.
In this Bylaw the term:
a) "alley"
means a lane intended primarily for access
to the rear yard of adjacent premises;
b) "alley collection"
means that the automated collection
containers will be collected in the alley
adjacent to the property;
c) "animal waste"
means all forms of waste from animals or
the treatment of animals except animal
carcasses or parts;
d) "apartment building"
means a single building comprised of more
than four dwelling units with shared
entrance facilities;
e) "automated collection"
means the collection of solid waste
materials by means of a mechanical system
into vehicles specially designed for such
purposes;
f) "automated collection containers" means containers approved and provided by
the Town for automated collection of solid
waste;
g) "biomedical waste"
means medical waste that requires proper
handling
and
disposal
because
of
environmental, aesthetic, and health and
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safety concerns as well as risks to human
health and includes:
i)
human anatomical waste;
ii)
infectious human waste;
iii)
infectious animal waste;
iv)
microbiological waste;
v)
blood and body fluid waste;
vi)
medical sharps;
h) "Bylaw"
means this Bylaw as it may be amended
from time to time and includes all Schedules
attached to this Bylaw;
i) "collection"
means picking up and gathering solid
waste, including transport of the solid waste
to a disposal site or material recovery
facility, as applicable;
j) "collection services"
means one or more of the services provided
by the Town under this Bylaw, including
solid waste collection services;
k) "collector"
means a person or contractor who collects
solid waste within the Town for and on
behalf of the Town;
l) "commercial bin"
means a container provided for the storage
of waste with a capacity of more than three-
hundred-sixty-five
(365)
litres
and
constructed to be emptied mechanically into
a collection vehicle;
m) "commercial premises"
means any premises principally used for the
conduct of some profession, business or
undertaking and includes but is not limited
to a business engaged in the direct retailing
of goods or provision of services to the final
consumer for the purpose of this Bylaw any
building or premises which is not a dwelling
or the premises connected therewith and
which is not industrial premises;
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n) "community recycling depot"
means an area maintained by the Town and
accessible to the public that contains bins
set aside for the collection of recyclable
material by the Town;
o) "compostable material"
means
the
materials
designated
in
Schedule B;
p) "condominium"
means any residential dwelling to which title
is:
i)
registered
under
the
Condominium
Property Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. C-22, as
amended; or
ii)
held by a cooperative housing association
registered under the Cooperatives Act, S.A.
2001, c. C-28.1, as amended;
q) "Council"
means the Municipal Council of the Town of
Coaldale
r) "designated officer"
means a Town employee who has the
powers, duties or functions of a designated
officer
pursuant
to
the
Municipal
Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as
amended, or any enactment substituted
therefore;
s) "disposal site"
means any premises designated by the
CAO or designate for the Disposal of waste
or any other premises which is approved by
Alberta Environment for the disposal of
waste;
t) "duplex"
means a single building that contains two
dwelling units, either located side by side or
one above the other, and each dwelling unit
has a separate, direct entrance from grade;
u) "dwelling unit"
means a residence of one or more persons
that contains kitchen, living, sleeping and
sanitary facilities;
v) "enforcement officer"
means:
i)
a Peace Officer as appointed under the
Peace Officer Act;
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ii)
a Police Officer as appointed under the
Police Act;
iii) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police.
w) "front collection"
means that the automated collection
containers will be collected in the front of the
property;
x) "fourplex"
means a single building that contains four
dwelling units, and each dwelling unit has a
separate, direct entrance from grade;
y) "general medical waste"
means non-hazardous medical waste and
includes soiled dressings, sponges, surgery
drapes, lavage tubes, casts, catheters,
disposable
pads,
disposable
gloves,
specimen containers, lab coats and aprons,
tubings, filters, towels and disposable
sheets, but excludes biomedical waste;
z) "hazardous waste"
means waste that is generated from any
premises and has one or more hazardous
properties
as
described
in
the
Environmental
Protection
and
Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12, as
amended and Waste Control Regulation
(Alta. Reg. 192/1996), Schedule 1, as
amended;
aa) "industrial waste"
means waste generated by commercial or
industrial activities that presents health,
safety or environmental concerns, and
includes, but is not limited to, lime, sulfur,
asbestos,
contaminated
soils,
empty
chemical containers and drums, carbon,
acids, caustics, sludge, and industrial sump
water, but excludes hazardous waste and
biomedical waste;
bb) "litter receptacle"
means a receptacle intended for public use
for the deposit and collection of litter, but
excludes a commercial bin or a waste
container;
cc) "medical sharp"
means a needle device or any non-needle
sharp used for withdrawing body fluids,
accessing an artery or vein, administering
medications or other fluids, or any other
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device that can reasonably be expected to
penetrate the skin or any other part of the
body;
dd) "multiplex"
means a single building designed to contain
no more than four dwelling units on one or
two levels and all dwelling units share
entrance facilities;
ee) "multi-residential complex"
means a group of more than four dwelling
units that:
i)
share a common parcel of land; or
ii)
share a private roadway that provides
access
to
the
dwelling
units,
notwithstanding that some of the dwelling
units may be located adjacent to a public
street; or
iii)
both i) and ii).
ff) "owner"
includes the person shown as the owner on
the land title for a property, the occupant of
a premises, the lessee or tenant of a
premises, the condominium board of a
condominium property, or the property
management company that holds itself out
as responsible for the maintenance of a
premises, as applicable;
gg) "plastic garbage bag"
means a plastic bag specifically marketed
to store waste for collection, and excludes
plastic bags that are intended for other
purposes;
hh) "recyclable material"
means
the
materials
designated
in
Schedule A;
ii) "residential dwelling"
means any building intended for residential
use, including a single detached dwelling,
duplex, triplex, fourplex, multiplex, and
townhouse, but excludes an apartment
building;
jj) "single detached dwelling"
means a building designed to contain one
dwelling unit only and is separated on all
sides from any other dwelling unit;
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kk) "Town"
means the municipal corporation of The
Town of Coaldale or the area located within
the boundaries of the Town, as the context
requires;
ll) "townhouse"
means a single building that contains no
more than four dwelling units separated
from one another by party walls extending
from foundation to roof and each dwelling
unit has a separate, direct entrance from
grade;
mm) "Town Manager"
means the person appointed by the Council
of the Town as its Chief Administrative
Officer, or that person's designate;
nn) "triplex"
means a single building that contains three
dwelling units, and each dwelling unit has a
separate, direct entrance from grade;
oo) "solid waste"
means anything that is set out for collection
and includes animal waste, industrial waste,
general medical waste, or yard waste, but
excludes hazardous waste and biomedical
waste;
pp) "waste container"
means a container approved for waste
collection;
qq) "solid waste management"
means
to
dispose
of
and
manage
residential waste at the Town's designated
disposal site pursuant to the Town's
responsibility to comply with environmental,
regulatory,
public
health
and
permit
requirements or guidelines;
rr) "yard waste"
means
waste
from
gardening
or
horticultural activities and includes grass,
leaves, plants, tree and hedge clippings,
and sod.
AUTHORITY OF CAO OR DESIGNATE
3.
The CAO or designate is authorized to:
a)
approve or set specifications for commercial bins, waste containers,
automated collection containers and plastic garbage bags;
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b)
specify the types of solid waste material accepted at the Town's
designated disposal site or community recycling depot;
c)
specify the quantities and types of solid waste material eligible for
collection;
d)
designate Town premises to be used as Town disposal sites;
e)
determine the time and frequency of the collection of solid waste material;
f)
make and execute agreements on behalf of the Town for the collection of
solid waste material and disposal services;
g)
grant approvals and permissions as set out in this Bylaw, and
h)
establish systems for billing and collecting rates, fees and charges.
RATES AND FEES
3.1
a)
Council shall set rates for the following:
i)
solid waste management.
b)
Where solid waste management services are supplied by The Town, the
owner of premises shall pay to the Town a monthly charge as set out in
the Utility Rates Bylaw.
c)
Rates for solid waste management will apply even where no material is
set out for collection.
3.2
Subject to Subsection (1), the CAO or designate may establish fees for products
and services provided with respect to the collection and disposal of solid waste,
including the maintenance, repair and replacement of Town -owned recycling or
waste containers."
3.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Bylaw, the CAO or designate, may suspend
or discontinue the collection of solid waste if the owner of a residential dwelling,
condominium or commercial premises contravenes a provision of this Bylaw.
GENERAL RULES
4. No person shall scavenge solid waste from a commercial bin, automated
collection container or community recycling depot.
5.
The owner's responsibilities:
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a)
the owner of the property shall be responsible for entering into a solid
waste contract with the Town as soon as a building on the owners'
property is occupied or otherwise in use.
b)
in the case of rental or revenue properties, the owner of the property, not
any tenant, shall be responsible for entering into a solid waste with the
Town as soon as a building on the owners' property is occupied or
otherwise in use.
5.1
The Town may at any time, and from time to time, enter into a contract or
contracts with any person, firm or corporation for the collection, removal and
disposal of the whole, or any part of, the solid waste accumulated within the Town
or may provide for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste by the use
of equipment and employees of the Town.
6.
No person shall deposit solid waste material in a waste container or commercial
bin without the consent of:
a)
the owner of the container or bin;
b)
the owner of the property where the container or bin is located; and
c)
the occupant of the property where the container or bin is located.
7.
Unless the owner has written approval from the CAO or designate to set solid
waste containers out for collection in a specific location, an owner must ensure
that automated collection carts containing solid waste are:
a)
located immediately adjacent to a street or alley;
b)
at a central location where the collector will have easy, direct and safe
access to the automated waste containers
c)
if intended for front street collection:
i)
if there is no sidewalk, on the occupant side of the curb;
ii)
if there is a sidewalk joined to the curb, on the occupant premises,
adjacent to the sidewalk, or
iii)
if there is a separate sidewalk with a boulevard, on the boulevard
adjacent to the curb;
iv)
located in front of premises that generated the solid waste
v)
placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the
container facing the street; and
d)
if intended for alley collection:
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i)
located behind the premises that generated the solid waste
ii)
located in the alley on level ground and not on a step or
raised platform of any kind; and
iii)
placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front
the container facing into the alley;
iv)
is not obstructing traffic in the alley
e)
if there is a walkway or stairway adjacent to the street or alley, at the
bottom of the walkway or stairway.
8.
If there is a fence between solid waste that has been set out for collection and a
street or alley, the owner must ensure there is an opening in the fence:
a)
at least 0.2 metres wider that all the solid waste containers; and
b)
at least 0.4 metres higher that the highest solid waste container,
c)
such that the collector can easily and safely access the solid waste
containers.
9.
An owner shall ensure that solid waste material stored or set out for collection on
or adjacent to that owner's premises does not:
a)
create offensive odors; or
b)
become untidy.
AUTOMATED COLLECTION CONTAINERS
10. a)
Residential dwellings that are eligible for automated collection of solid
waste material will be delivered and assigned an automated collection
container.
b)
The number of automated collection containers required and the size of
the automated collection containers required will be determined by the
CAO or designate, or that persons designate.
c)
Automated collection containers assigned to a residential dwelling shall
remain with that residential dwelling.
d)
Automated collection containers shall remain the property of the Town and
may be removed by the Town, its contractors or agents at the direction of
the CAO or designator that persons designate.
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e)
Owners of residential dwellings are responsible for all automated
collection containers assigned to the residential dwelling and shall ensure
that the containers are:
i)
kept clean;
ii)
secured against theft or loss;
iii)
maintained in good condition;
iv)
not altered in any way, including any alteration of the exterior;
v)
used only for recyclable material if the container is an automated
collection container for recyclable material;
vi)
used only for compostable material if the container is an
automated collection container for compostable material;
vii
used only for waste material if the container is an automated
collection container for waste material;
viii)
available to the Town, its contractors or agents within a reasonable
time frame for the purposes of inspection, maintenance or repair.
f)
An owner of a residential dwelling shall be responsible for all fees related
to automated collection containers issued for the owner's premises
including fees for the maintenance, repair or replacement of the
automated collection container.
g)
Residents can request an additional garbage, recycling or compost bin
with the approval of the CAO or designate. The costs for this service
include an up-front cost for the cost of the bin, and a monthly charge as
set out in the Utility Rate Bylaw.
RESTRICTIONS ON WASTE
11.
Except as otherwise provided in sections 11, 12, and 13, an owner shall ensure
that the following types of waste are not set out for collection from his premises:
a)
industrial or hazardous waste;
b)
biomedical waste;
c)
general medical waste;
d)
sharp objects such as glass, nails, knives, metal, or wood splinters;
e)
dead animals or animal parts;
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f)
sawdust and powdered materials;
g)
automobile waste including but not limited to, automobile parts, tires, and
batteries;
h)
building materials and furniture;
i)
individual items that are larger than 1.25 metres in any dimension or items
that weigh more than 20 kilograms;
j)
liquids; and
k)
waste that is unsafe for the collector to access or handle.
12.
A person may set medical sharps out for collection if the medical sharps are
contained in a puncture resistant, non-breakable container with a tight-fitting lid
before they are set out for collection, or if they are set out for collection in a
commercial bin.
13.
An owner shall ensure that all yard waste that is set out for collection is:
a)
placed in the provided green composting bin;
b)
tied in bundles no more than 1.25 metres in length and set beside the
green composting bin on your scheduled pick-up day;
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
14.
Solid waste collection is provided to all:
a)
residential dwellings; and
b)
condominiums, subject to Sections 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of this Bylaw.
15.
Owners of residential dwellings, other than condominiums, with more than one
self-contained suite must ensure there is a single waste storage location for the
residential dwelling which is directly accessible from a street or alley.
16.
No owner of a residential dwelling shall set out for collection any waste that is not
generated from his residential dwelling.
17.
Except as provided in section 24, the owner of a residential dwelling must ensure
that waste generated at his residential dwelling is set out for collection in the
provided black automated garbage cart.
18.
Waste not placed in the provided black automated garbage cart will not be picked
up and left in its locations with a violation tag attached.
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19.
An owner shall ensure that solid waste from the owner's premises is set out for
collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
20.
An owner with solid waste collection shall:
a)
set automated collection containers out for collection no earlier than 5:00
p.m. on the day before collection; and
b)
remove automated collection containers from the collection location
before 8:00 a.m. on the day following the scheduled collection day.
c)
an owner may set out solid waste containers on a Friday if there is a
statutory or civic holiday on the following Monday. The following Monday
must be the owner's solid waste collection day.
21. If a resident returns their blue or green automated collection bins and then are
wanting to have either bin back, they will have made a written request to the Town
Office and will be charged a $50.00 reinstatement fee. The full solid waste fee will
apply even where there is no collection.
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE IN AUTOMATED COLLECTION CONTAINERS
22. a)
Waste shall be placed in the appropriate automated collection container
for pick up
b)
If the automated collection container is full, any additional solid waste on
top of or set beside the collection container will not be picked up.
c)
An owner shall ensure that automated collection containers used at the
owner's premises are filled so that the total weight of the container and its
contents does not exceed one hundred (100) kilograms.
d)
The Town shall own all solid waste collection carts used in automated
collection.
e)
Unless an owner has written approval from the CAO or designate to set
an automated collection container for solid waste out for collection at a
specific location, the owner shall ensure that an automated collection
container filled with waste:
i)
is located at least one (1) metre from any object on either side of
the container;
ii)
is located at least thirty (30) centimetres from any object behind
the container;
iii)
has an overhead clearance above the top of the automated
collection container of three (3) metres;
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iv)
if intended for front street collection, is:
i)
located in front of the residential dwelling that generated
the solid waste materials;
ii)
located on the street at the curb; or on the driveway at the
street; and
iii)
placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the
front of the cart facing the street;
v)
if intended for alley collection, is:
i)
located behind the residential dwelling that generated the
solid waste materials;
ii)
located adjacent to the alley on level ground and not on a
step or raised platform of any kind; and
(iii)
placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the
front of the container facing the alley;
vi)
is not obstructing traffic in the street or alley.
f)
Where more than one automated collection container is set out for
automated collection:
i)
the minimum amount of space between individual automated
collection containers shall be thirty (30) centimeters; and
ii)
a minimum of one (1) metre of space from any object shall exist
on both sides of the grouping of containers or additional waste.
g)
Notwithstanding Section 16, an owner may set out one or more automated
collection containers for waste on the street or alley for automated
collection in accordance with the requirements of Subsections (4) and (5)
of this Section.
COLLECTION FROM CONDOMINIUMS
23.
The owner of a condominium may set waste out for collection in a commercial bin
if use of a commercial bin is approved in writing by the CAO or designate.
24.
If the CAO or designate approves the use of a commercial bin by a condominium,
the owners of the condominium must provide and maintain the commercial bin at
their own cost.
25.
Where the CAO or designate has approved the use of a commercial bin by a
condominium, the owners of that condominium must ensure the commercial bin
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is placed at a location where the collector can easily and safely access it, unless,
the CAO or designate has approved in writing a specific location for the
commercial bin.
26.
The Town does not collect waste from a commercial bin. The owner of the
condominium is responsible for selecting and hiring a contractor for waste
collection at the owner's cost.
27.
Where the Town collects waste from a condominium The Town will collect waste
with l automated collection containers. The same frequency as it does at other
residential dwellings.
28
The owners of the condominium must ensure the bins can be collected safely on
site or curbside as provided in section 22.
COMMERCIAL WASTE
29.
Except as provided in section 29, the owner of commercial premises must ensure
waste generated at the premises is set out in a commercial bin for collection.
30.
The CAO or designate may give the owner of commercial premises written
approval to set waste out for collection in waste containers.
31.
The owner of commercial premises must ensure sufficient commercial bins or
waste containers are available to hold and retain all waste from the premises.
32.
The owner of premises using commercial bins must ensure that:
a)
the bins are located in a central place that allows direct vehicular access
to the bins;
b)
snow and ice do not accumulate near the bins such that vehicle access to
the bins is impeded; and
33.
If it is impractical for a commercial bin to be located outside of commercial
premises, the CAO or designate may give written approval to the owner of the
commercial premises to store the commercial bin inside a building.
34.
The CAO or designate shall not give written approval for a commercial bin to be
stored inside a building unless he is first satisfied that the Fire Marshall of the
Town does not object to the storage of the commercial bin inside the building.
35.
The owner of commercial premises shall ensure there are sufficient litter
receptacles on the premises.
36.
The owner of commercial premises shall ensure that all litter receptacles on the
premises are:
a)
maintained in good condition;
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b)
weighted or anchored so they cannot be inadvertently overturned;
c)
of suitable size and at sufficient locations to discourage litter; and
d)
emptied into a commercial bin when full.
WASTE DISPOSAL
37.
It shall be unlawful for any person to dump building waste, garbage or other waste
material anywhere within the limits of the Town of Coaldale, except in the location
designated by the CAO or designate as the Landfill, or in such other location
approved in writing by the CAO or designate.
a)
dispose of any waste other than at a Town's designated disposal site.
b)
dispose of waste at a Town's designated disposal site unless it is
packaged to prevent litter once deposited.
38.
A person carrying out the construction, demolition or alteration of buildings or
other building operations on any property shall do so in such manner as to not
permit building material or building waste material to remain loose, free or
uncontrolled on the property.
a)
The main contractor and/or property owner on the building site shall be
responsible for the actions of any subcontractor or tradesman who fail to
comply with section 38.
b)
Any building material or building waste material which blows free from the
building site shall be recaptured, returned to the building site and
deposited in a waste bin.
c)
The main contractor and/or property owner on a building site shall be
responsible for the term of the construction in providing a suitable waste
bin capable of receiving all building waste material and maintaining the
same in a safe contained manner.
d)
Where the contractor and/or property owner is working on more than one
building site and they are adjoining, he must provide one building waste
bin for each building site.
e)
The main contractor and/or property owner on a building site shall be
responsible for having all unused building material and building waste
material disposed of in the Landfill.
f)
The CAO or designate may direct the person carrying out the construction
or alteration of a building to provide a fence of a type that will trap any
building material or building waste material in such a manner as to prevent
it from escaping from the building site.
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39.
The Free Landfill Disposal program will consist of:
a)
Year-round access on any day the City of Lethbridge landfill is open during
the year,
b)
Free landfill disposal will be available to all Town of Coaldale residential
customers that receive solid waste services from the Town.
c)
Each coupon allows for the free disposal of up to 250 kilograms of
residential waste.
d)
Property owners must pick up a coupon from the Town Office and present
it at the City of Lethbridge landfill at time of disposal. The coupons will only
be issued to the registered owner of the property and cannot be issued to
a renter.
e)
Residents have a maximum of 3 coupons per residence per year.
40.
No person or owner of a motor vehicle as that term is used in the Traffic Safety
Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6 shall dispose of industrial waste.
COMMUNITY RECYCLING DEPOTS
41. a)
No person shall deposit or dispose of materials at a community recycling
depot other than those materials described as permitted materials by
signage located at the depot.
b)
No person shall deposit materials of any kind at a community recycling
depot except in the receptacles or bins provided.
c)
The owner of a vehicle involved in an offence referred to in this Section is
guilty of the offence, unless that vehicle owner satisfies the Court that the
vehicle was:
i)
not being operated by the owner; and
ii)
that the person operating the vehicle at the time of the offence did
so without the vehicle owner's express or implied consent.
ENFORCEMENT
42.
Where an Enforcement Officer who is also a designated officer, believes a person
has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, he/she may:
a)
issue to the person an order in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 to remedy the infraction;
b)
issue to the person a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.2000, c. P-34; or
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c)
do both (a) and (b) above.
43.
If the person to whom an order has been issued pursuant to section 42 fails to
comply with the order within the time specified in the order:
a)
that person commits an offence under this section and a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer may issue a violation ticket pursuant to Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.2000, c. P-34; and
b)
The Town may take whatever steps are necessary to remedy the breach
of the bylaw and the cost of doing so becomes a debt owing to the Town
by the person to whom the order was issued in accordance with the
Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26.
44.
Breaches of any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offense and liable upon
summary conviction to a mandatory penalty:
a)
In the amount specified in the Utility Rate Bylaw; or
b)
For any offense for which there is no penalty specified, to a penalty of not
less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00 and in default of payment
of any penalty, to imprisonment for up to 6 months.
45.
Any person who commits a second or subsequent offense under this Bylaw within
12 months of committing a first offense under this Bylaw, is liable to an increased
fine set out in the Utility Rate Bylaw;
a)
For an offense, this is of continuing nature, a contravention constitutes a
separate offence for each day or part of day on which it continues. Any
person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less
than that established by the Bylaw for each such day.
46.
The specified penalty for a first offence is the amount shown in the Utility Rate
Bylaw in respect of that offence.
47.
Where, on a prosecution of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw, a person believes
a written approval or permission of the CAO or designate provides that person
with a defense, the onus of proving that approval or permission was given rests
with the person relying on the permission or approval.
48.
The levying and payment of any fine or the imprisonment for any period provided
in the Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees,
charges or costs for which he is liable under the provisions of this Bylaw.
49.
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any federal or
provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any requirements of any lawful permit,
order, consent or other direction.
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50.
Where this Bylaw refers to another Act, Regulation or agency, it includes
reference to any Act, Regulation or agency that may be substituted therefore.
51.
If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this Bylaw
to be illegal or unenforceable, that portion of the Bylaw will be considered to be
severed from the balance of the Bylaw, which will continue to operate in full force.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF BYLAWS
52.
Bylaw 791-R-11-20 is hereby rescinded upon third reading of this bylaw.
53.
This Bylaw shall come into force on the day it is passed.
READ a FIRST time this 24th day of May 2022, for Solid Waste Bylaw 852-C-
05-22.
Mayor - Jack Van Rijn
CAO - Kalen Hastings
Motion: 197-2022
READ a SECOND time this 24th day of May 2022, for Solid Waste Bylaw 852-
C-05-22.
Mayor - Jack Van Rijn
CAO - Kalen Hastings
Motion: 198-2022
UNANIMOUS CONSENT to hold all three readings in the same meeting for
Solid Waste Bylaw 852-C-05-22.
Mayor - Jack Van Rijn
CAO - Kalen Hastings
Motion: 199-2022
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READ a THIRD time this 24th day of May 2022, for Solid Waste Bylaw 852-C-
05-22.
Mayor - Jack Van Rijn
CAO - Kalen Hastings
Motion: 200-2022
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SCHEDULE "A"
Pursuant to this Bylaw, the following materials are designated as recyclable materials:
1.
Newspaper
2.
Catalogues and magazines
3.
Mixed paper
4.
Telephone books
5.
Boxboard and corrugated cardboard
6.
Metal food and beverage containers
7.
Aluminum cans, aluminum foil and aluminum foil plates
8.
Refundable beverage containers
9.
Plastic containers with the recycling symbols from 1-7, (except
polystyrene foam (including Styrofoam™)
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SCHEDULE "B"
Pursuant to this Bylaw, the following materials are designated as compostable
materials:
1. Animal bedding
2. Baked good & candies
3. Baking ingredients
4. Breads, cereal, grains, flour
5. Cardboard (soiled)
6. Cat/dog litter of waste (in compostable bag)
7. Coffee filters & grounds
8. Corn cobs
9. Cotton balls (clean)
10. Dairy products
11. Dirt (only a small amount)
12. Dryer sheets & lint
13. Eggshells
14. Feathers
15. Flour & sugar bags
16. Food leftovers
17. Fruit & veggie scraps
18. Gum
19. Hair (pet or human)
20. Household plants, cut & dried flowers
21. Kabob skewers (wood)
22. Leaves & grass clippings
23. Meat, fish, giblets & bones
24. Nuts, pits, seeds & shells
25. Oily/fatty foods
26. Paper bags
27. Paper products (soiled)
28. Pasta, pizza, rice
29. Pizza boxes (no plastic inserts)
30. Popcorn bags (paper)
31. Popsicle sticks
32. Processed/unprocessed food
33. Pumpkins
34. Sauces/spreads
35. Sawdust/wood chips (limited amount)
36. Seafood/shells
37. Sod (only a very small amount)
38. Soiled paper towels & tissues
39. Solidified fats & grease
40. String (cotton)
41. Tea bags
42. Used paper cups & plates
43. Waxy paper products
44. Yard & garden waste (branches & pruning 6" diameter & 36" length)
45. Shredded paper