519-UT-14, Regulation, Control and Management of Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026)
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
REGULATION, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026
Please note: in a bylaw that is "Unofficially Consolidated", the original approved bylaw is
updated to include all of the approved amendments to that bylaw.
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF COLD LAKE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A
BYLAW TO REGULATE, CONTROL AND MANAGE WASTE IN THE CITY OF COLD
LAKE
WHEREAS: the Municipal Government Act (Alberta) R.S.A. 2000 and amendments thereto,
permits the Council to pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the safety, health and welfare
of people; the protection of people and property; nuisances; services provided by or on behalf of
the municipality; public utilities; and the enforcement of bylaws
AND WHEREAS: the Council deems it desirable to regulate and control the storage, collection
and disposal of waste within the City of Cold Lake.
AND WHEREAS: Bylaw No. 277-UT-07, Bylaw No. 418-UT-11 and Bylaw No. 356-UT-09 of
the City of Cold Lake are hereby repealed; and
NOW THEREFORE: the Council of the City of Cold Lake, in the province of Alberta, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
TITLE
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "The Waste Management Bylaw".
2.
PURPOSE
2.1
To regulate the collection, process and disposal of the waste by the City;
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
2.2
To levy waste service fees for services provided;
2.3
To levy Waste Management Facility and Tipping fees for service provided;
2.4
To establish a Waste Management System for the City of Cold Lake, pursuant to
the provisions of this Bylaw
3.
DEFINITIONS
3.1
Act means the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000 and regulations made under
the Municipal Government Act as amended.
3.2
Active Face means the area of the disposal site where active land filling of solid
waste takes place.
3.3
Aggregate means inert granular construction fill material.
3.4
Alley means a lane intended primarily for the access to the rear yard of adjacent
premises.
3.5
Animal Waste means all forms of waste from animals or the treatment of animals.
3.6
Apartment means a residential dwelling unit in a building containing more than
four self- contained dwelling units.
3.7
ARMA (Alberta Recycling Management Authority) means the registered not-
for-profit organization responsible for managing the province's tires, electronics,
paint and used oil recycling programs. To regulate the collection, process and
disposal of waste by the City; Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
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3.8
Ashes means the residue and cinders from any substance used for fuel and from
incineration of waste.
3.9
Asphalt means recyclable asphaltic concrete originating from roadways, parking
areas and other paved surfaces.
3.10
Automated Collection means the collection of organic, recyclable or waste
material disposed of through a cart system designed to be emptied through
mechanical means into a collection vehicle.
3.11
Automated Collection Container or Cart means a receptacle that:
3.11.1 is allocated to a residence by the City; and
3.11.2 is intended for Automated Collection of Waste, Recycling or Organics.
3.12
Bag Tags means a sticker purchased by the Owner or Occupants of the eligible
premises from the City at a price as designated by the City as per Schedule A for
the collection of excess waste. Bag Tags are only available in areas that are not
eligible for automated collection services or for a premise that Automated
Collection Services has not yet been established.
3.13
Base Rate means the rate established by the City from time to time for the
collection of one unit of waste, one unit of organics and one unit of recycling to be
collected from each dwelling unit.
3.14
Batteries means an electro-chemical cell contained in a plastic case consisting of
lead and lead oxide plates and containing a mixture of acid which is used to supply
an electric power source for motor vehicles.
3.15
Beaver River Regional Waste Commission means the Commission established
under Municipal Government Act AR 51/2003 and amendments thereto; governing
the administration of the Waste Transfer Station.
3.16
Billing Period shall be the same as the one month period for which the customer is
charged for water and sewer services.
3.17
Biomedical Waste means medical waste that requires proper handling and disposal
because of environmental, aesthetic, and health and safety concerns as well as risks
to human health and includes:
3.17.1 human anatomical waste;
3.17.2 infectious human waste;
3.17.3 infectious animal waste;
3.17.4 microbiological waste;
3.17.5 blood and body fluid waste; and
3.17.6 medical sharps, such as needles, syringes, blades or other clinical or
laboratory materials capable of causing punctures or cuts.
3.18
Blue Bag means a blue transparent plastic bag of similar size to a Standard Bag but
shall be filled only with cleaned Recyclables.
3.18
Blue Bag Recyclables means glass bottles and jars; aluminum, steel and tin cans;
plastic bottles, containers and bags; milk and juice containers; or other items as
designated by the City from time to time.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.19
Boxboard means cereal, shoe, tissue, detergent, cracker, cookie, baking product
and frozen food boxes; toilet paper and paper towel rolls and or other similar items.
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3.20
Bylaw means The Waste Management Bylaw that may be amended from time to
time
3.21
Bylaw Officer means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by council to
enforce its bylaws or a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or
Municipal Police.
3.22
Carcass means dead animal or part of a dead animal.
3.23
Chlorofluorocarbons, CFC's means a chemical used as a refrigerant requiring
special handling and disposal.
3.24
Church means any property held by a religious body and used chiefly for divine
service, public worship or religious education.
3.25
City means the municipal corporation of The City of Cold Lake or the area located
within the boundaries of the City, as the context requires.
3.26
City Manager or designate means a person appointed by the Council of the City
as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or that person's designate.
3.27
Class I Compost Facility means a waste management facility where compostable
waste, not including hazardous waste, is decomposed through a controlled bio-
oxidation process, including a thermophilic phase, that results in a stable humus-
like material, but does not include, a residential composter, a compost facility that
receives only sludge as defined in the Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation
(AR 119/93), a Class II compost facility as defined in the Waste Control Regulation
(AR 192/96), or a manure storage facility defined in Agricultural Operation.
3.28
Class III Landfill means a landfill for the disposal of inert waste.
3.29
Clean Fill means soil, sediment or fill material which does not contain
contaminants,
3.30
Collectible Waste means material originating from eligible properties and placed
by the owner or the occupant for collection by a collector or by an agent of the City
and includes but is not limited to Refuse, Recyclable and Organic Materials.
3.31
Collection means picking up and gathering waste, recycling or organic materials
including transport of the material to a disposal site or a material recovery facility,
as applicable.
3.32
Collection Services means one or more of the services provided by the City under
this Bylaw, including waste, recycling and organic collection services.
3.33
Collector means any person employed, hired, contracted or otherwise authorized
by the City to collect Waste.
3.34
Collection Day means the day or days on which the Waste is scheduled to be
collected.
3.35
Commercial Bin means a container provided for the storage of commercial waste
or recyclable material and may be constructed to be mechanically emptied into a
collection vehicle, with a volume capacity of more than three hundred and sixty
five (365) liters.
3.36
Commercial Firm or Company means a company which is assessed with a
business occupancy tax by the City, but does not include a business located in a
residential dwelling such as but not limited to a home occupation or professional
office.
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3.37
Commercial Property means any lot of land which contains one or more
Commercial Firms or Companies.
3.38
Commercial Waste and Recyclable Material means waste that would normally
be generated and discarded from a commercial premises, including stores, cafes,
eating establishments, wholesalers, retail businesses, and offices where the
establishment occupies all or part of a building having mixed uses and also includes
material from the work of decorating, cleaning or repairing of a building or
premises.
3.39
Community Recycling Depot means an area accessible to the City that contains
bins set aside for the collection of recyclable materials
3.40 Compostable Bags means a bag that is made of materials that will biodegrade
through the composting process. A compostable bag shall be filled only with
Organics.
3.41
Composting Facility means a facility designed to receive, and process
compostable organic material.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.42
Concrete means a hardened mixture of cement with sand and gravel.
3.43
Condominium means a residential dwelling to which title is:
3.43.1 registered under the Condominium Property Act, R.S.A. 2000, C-22, as
amended; or
3.43.2 held by a cooperative housing association registered under the Cooperatives
Act, S.A. 2001, C-28.1, as amended.
3.44
Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste means all waste produced in
the process of constructing, altering, renovating, repairing, or demolishing a
building; including earth and rock displaced during the process of building, all of
which is acceptable disposal at an approved disposal site.
3.45
Contaminated-Recycling means that recyclable materials have been compromised
by the presence of food residue, blood, soil, or other prohibited materials, "soiled"
shall have the same meaning.
3.45
Contaminated Recycling means incorrect items/materials are put into recycling
system or the right items/materials are prepared the wrong way (i.e. presence of
food residue, blood, refuse/regular garbage, recyclables are placed in plastic bags
or not separated as per the Bylaw).
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.46
Contaminated Soil means soil or sediment of fill containing substances that are
potentially hazardous to health or environment.
3.47
Controlled Waste means a class of hazardous waste, which may be disposed if
special handling and disposal techniques are used to avoid creating health hazards,
nuisances or environmental pollution, and includes, but is not limited to:
3.47.1 contaminated soils;
3.47.2 contaminated gypsum board or wall board;
3.47.3 a dead animal;
3.47.4 fibre optic cable;
3.47.5 food processing waste;
3.47.6 health hazard waste;
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3.47.7 pumpings containing soil, sand, gravel, other non-hazardous solids, sewage
solids, trace levels of petroleum products or grease; including:
3.47.7.1
pumpings from parking lot drainage sumps;
3.47.7.2
pumpings from domestic and municipal sewage treatment
plants and sand filters and pump stations;
3.47.7.3
pumpings from septic tanks;
3.47.7.4
pumpings from laundry lint traps;
3.47.7.5
pumpings from sumps which collect run-off from vehicle
washing facilities, but not from facilities used for
maintenance or lubrication of automobile components or
where solvents or sandblasting are employed for the removal
of paint, grease or oil;
3.47.8 screenings from municipal sewage treatment plants or pump stations;
3.47.9 soot;
3.46.10 waste asbestos;
3.47.11 waste sludge from municipal sewage treatment plants and sump pump
stations;
3.47.12 used oil;
3.47.13 recyclable point.
3.48
Council means the Municipal Council of the City of Cold Lake.
3.49
Disposal includes disposition or intended disposition by discarding, discharging,
dumping, throwing away, dropping or abandoning and "dispose" shall have a
comparable meaning.
3.50
Disposal Site means any premises designated by the City of Cold Lake for waste
disposal or any other premises approved by Alberta Environment for the disposal
of waste.
3.51
Duplex means a single building that contains two dwelling units and each dwelling
unit has a separate, direct entrance from grade.
3.52
Dwelling Unit means a residence of one or more persons that contains a kitchen,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
3.53
Electronic Waste (e-waste) is an electrical or electronic device that is discarded
after the end of its useful life. Eligible e-waste accepted is defined by ARMA.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.54
Eligible Premises means those properties within the City of Cold Lake which are
eligible for municipal collection as defined by Section 7 of this Bylaw.
3.55
Excess Rate means the rates established by the City of Cold Lake for the purchase
and use of City Excess Waste Bags/ Carts/ Containers and for the collection of
excess waste.
3.56
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) means a framework implemented by
the government of Alberta in 2022 and is operated and managed by the Alberta
Recycling Management Authority (ARMA).
Amended by Bylaw No. 877-UT-25
June 10, 2025
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3.57
Fee means any fee, as set out in this Bylaw that may be levied as a utility charge
by the City in exchange for the collection, disposal and recycling of Refuse.
3.57
Fiber Recyclables means mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, newsprint,
envelopes, file folders, magazines, catalogues, flyers, telephone and other soft
cover books, paper egg cartons, paper drink trays or other similar items as
designated by the City from time to time.
3.58
Food Waste means fruit and vegetable peelings, table scraps, meat, poultry, fish,
shellfish, dairy products, cooking oil, grease, bread, grain, rice, pasta, bones, egg
shells, coffee ground and filters, tea leaves and bags or other similar items.
3.59
Fourplex means a single building that contains four dwelling units, and each unit
has a separate direct entrance from grade.
3.60
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.
3.61
Hauler means any company, person or person who transports waste material
including without limitation, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Waste,
residential waste, refuse, recyclable materials or organic materials to waste
management facilities operated by the City, its contractors, its agents or to other
waste management facilities approved under applicable law for disposal of waste
material.
3.62
Hazardous Waste as defined under the Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act and its regulations.
3.63
Household Hazardous Waste means any waste, produced in the home, which
contains hazardous substances, which may pose threat to the environment, wildlife
and human health. Examples include but are not limited to drain cleaners, oil paint,
motor oil, antifreeze, fuel, poison, pesticides, herbicides, rodenticide, fluorescent
lamps, medical waste, some types of cleaning chemical and lamp ballasts.
3.64
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Waste or ICI Waste means material of
similar composition as waste collected within the City of Cold Lake other than by
Municipal Collection.
3.65
Industrial Waste means waste generated by commercial or industrial activities that
present health, safety or environmental concerns, and includes but is not limited to
lime, sulphur, asbestos, contaminated soils, empty chemical containers and drums,
carbon, acids, caustics, sludge, and industrial sump water, but excludes Hazardous
Waste and Biomedical Waste.
3.66
Industrial Premises means any place that carry on one or more of the following
activities; manufacturing, processing, assembling, cleaning, repairing, servicing,
testing, storage, warehousing, distribution or shipment of material goods, products
and or equipment.
3.67
Inert materials means waste neither chemically or biologically reactive and will
not decompose. This could include drywall, some non-recyclable plastics and
construction materials.
3.68
Institutional Premises means any building exclusively used by any corporate body
or society for promoting a particular purpose on a non-profit basis and includes
public buildings.
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3.69
Litter Receptacle means a receptacle intended for public use for the temporary
storage of litter, garbage or waste, but excludes all other types of waste containers.
3.70
Material Recovery Facility means a facility that receives, separates and prepares
recyclable material for marketing.
3.71
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 device that can reasonably be expected to penetrate the
skin or any other part of the body.
3.72
Member means refuse generated from member rate payers of the Beaver River
Waste Commission as defined in 3.15.
3.73
Mixed Blue Bag Recyclables means aluminum, steel, and tin cans; plastic bottles,
containers and bags; milk and juice containers; or other items as designated by the
City from time to time.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.74
Mixed Loads means a load containing Residential, Industrial, Commercial or
Institutional Waste and more than sixty percent (60%) Construction and Demolition
Waste.
3.75
Mixed Recycling means a system which all paper, plastic, metals and other
containers are mixed in a collection truck instead of being sorted by the depositor
into separate commodities.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.76
Multi-residential complex means a group of more than four dwelling units that:
3.76.1 share a common parcel of land; or
3.76.2 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
3.76.3 both 3.76.1 and 3.76.2
3.77
Multi family dwelling means a building designed and built to contain five or more
dwelling units separated from each other by a firewall.
3.78
Municipal Tag means a tag or ticket wherein the Person alleged to have committed
a breach of a provision of this Bylaw is given an opportunity to pay a voluntary
penalty to the Municipality of Cold Lake in lieu of prosecution of the offence.
3.79
Non Collectible Waste means all material other than collectible waste including,
but not limited to:
3.79.1 animal waste, dead animals, carcasses, offal, manure, kennel waste, excreta
or animal parts;
3.79.2 biomedical waste;
3.79.3 building waste;
3.79.4 cooking oil, grease, fat, lard or similar materials used in commercial
operations;
3.79.5 furniture or appliances including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, dishwasher,
hot water tanks, and other appliances;
3.79.6 hazardous materials;
3.79.7 Highly combustible or explosive materials including live ammunition;
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3.79.8 industrial waste;
3.79.9 liquids;
3.79.10 Lead-acid automotive batteries or propane tanks;
3.79.11 plumbing fixtures;
3.79.12 products containing chlorofluorocarbons;
3.79.13 radioactive material;
3.79.14 scrap metal;
3.79.15 soil, sod, dirt, rocks or stumps;
3.79.16 tree branches or lumber that exceeds 1.2 meters in length or 0.20 meters in
width or diameter;
3.79.17 any material that is in a state of combustion or any material that is likely
to cause other materials to combust wen in the waste container;
3.79.18 any material that does not comply with the Waste Bylaw or any regulation
established by the City;
3.79.19 any material that does not meet the requirements set out by Alberta
Environment
3.80
Non Member means refuse generated from non-members of the Beaver River
Regional Waste Commission.
Amended January 23, 2018, Bylaw 622-UT-18
3.81
Non -Recyclable Paper means napkins, paper towels, fast food wrappers, wax
paper, paper plates and cups, dirty or soiled newspaper or flyers, sugar, flour&
potato paper bags or other similar items.
3.82
Organic Materials means food waste, leaf and yard waste, boxboard, soiled and
non-recyclable paper, branches bushes, natural Christmas trees without decorations
or stands and other material of plant or animal origin as designated by the City from
time to time.
3.83
Occupant means the owner of any premises who resides or carries on any kind of
business therein; or any person or corporation residing or carrying on business
therein as a lessee of the owner pursuant to a license of occupancy granted by the
owner; or the owner of any vacant premises eligible to receive Waste Collection
Services.
3.84
Owner means the registered owner of the real property as designated on the
Certificate of Title for the property.
3.85
PCB means any monochlorinated, dichlorinated or polychlorinated biphenyl or any
mixture that contains one or more of these.
3.86
Peace Officer means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a member
of a municipal police officer, Community Peace Officer or a Bylaw Officer.
3.87
Person means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind.
3.88
Plastic Garbage Bag means a sturdy plastic bag specifically marketed to store
waste for collection, and excludes plastic bags that are intended for other purposes.
3.89
Premise means land including any buildings erected thereon.
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3.90
Prohibited Materials means a gaseous, liquid or solid material, substance or object
which is not acceptable for disposal at the disposal site, including but not limited
to:
3.90.1 aggregate;
3.90.2 asphalt;
3.90.3 biomedical waste;
3.90.4 clean soil;
3.90.5 concrete;
3.90.6 batteries, propane tanks, tires;
3.90.7 empty waste containers, unless they are crushed, shredded, or similarly
reduced in volume to the maximum practical extent;
3.90.8 hazard waste, except as permitted by this bylaw;
3.90.9 ignitable waste;
3.90.10 motor vehicle bodies and farm implements;
3.90.11 CB's
3.90.12 radioactive waste;
3.90.13 reactive waste;
3.90.14 solid waste that is on fire or smouldering.
3.91
Propane Tank means a storage container used for the storage of propane in its
liquid form. Tanks are available in many different sizes being engineered and
designed for propane storage containment at high pressures.
3.92
Radioactive Waste means waste containing a prescribed substance as defined in
Atomic Energy Control Act (Canada) in sufficient quantity or concentration to
require a license for possession or use under that Act and regulations made under
the Act.
3.93
Reactive means a gaseous, liquid or solid material, substance or object which is:
3.93.1 explosive, oxidizing or so unstable that it readily undergoes violent change
in the presence of air or water;
3.93.2 generates toxic gases, vapours or fumes by itself or when mixed with water;
or
3.93.3 polymerized in whole or in part by chemical action and causes damage by
generating heat or increasing in volume.
3.94
Reasonably Clean means not contaminated or soiled.
3.95
Recyclable Materials means fiber recyclables, blue bag recyclables and other
substances or mixture of substances intended to be recycled.
3.92
Recycling Depot means a public drop off facility for recyclable materials and
special waste materials.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.96
Refuse or Regular Garbage means and includes all Collectible Waste other than
that which is collected as recyclable or organic materials such as:
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3.96.1 broken bottles, crockery and glassware, floor sweepings, discarded
clothing, non-recyclable packaging, non-repairable household goods,
Styrofoam and other household waste;
3.96.2 glass that is tightly wrapped in cardboard or other suitable material and
clearly marked to prevent injury to collection personnel;
3.96.3 ashes and soot that is completely cold placed in plastic disposal, watertight
bags, securely tied and marked "ashes" or "soot";
3.96.4 domestic household pet feces placed in plastic disposable watertight bags,
securely tied;
3.96.5 residential home renovation waste materials;
3.96.6 Medical sharps provided they are contained in a puncture resistant, non-
breakable container with a tight fitting lid;
3.96.7 other items not specifically designated as mixed waste except as excluded
by this Bylaw.
3.97
Residential Composter or Backyard Composter means a composter that
3.97.1 is located at a residence;
3.97.2 is located to decompose food scraps or vegetative matter resulting from
gardening, horticulture, landscaping or land clearing and;
3.97.3 uses controlled bio-oxidation process that results in a stable humus like
material.
3.98
Residential Dwelling means any self-contained dwelling place occupied or
intended to be occupied as a separate place of residence and shall include a single
family home, manufactured or mobile home and each dwelling unit within a duplex,
triplex, and fourplex and secondary suite that has been permitted as per the City of
Cold Lake Land Use Bylaw as amended from time to time.
Amended December 12, 2017, Bylaw 617-UT-17
3.99
Residential Home Renovation Materials means construction and demolition
waste generated as a result of small residential home construction, demolition or
renovation activities and includes pieces of gyprock, pieces of scrap wood, rolled
carpet, and rigid polystyrene foam or fiber glass insulation.
3.100 RFID means Radio Frequency Identification, which is a system that identifies a
Cart as belonging to a specific Residence through the use of computer chips and
identification hardware and software.
3.101 Rowhouse means a building that contains no more than four dwelling units located
side by side and fronting on a Street where each dwelling unit is located on an
individual parcel of land and has a separate, direct entry from grade adjacent to the
Street.
3.102 Scale House Attendant means the person(s) responsible for the operation of the
scale system located at the waste management facility operated by the City, its
contractor or its agents.
3.103 Service Change Request includes but is not limited to:
3.103.1 a service change request and delivery of the requested automated
collection carts;
3.103.2 the replacement and delivery of automated carts removed or damaged from
already assigned dwelling houses.
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3.103.3 a change to the number of automated collection carts assigned and
approved by the CAO or designate as per 9.2.3.
3.104 Service Change/ Set Up Fee means the fees set by the City from time to time and
specified in Schedule A of this Bylaw and charged for:
3.104.1 new waste and recycling collection account set up and bin delivery to all
dwelling houses that do not have automated collection carts already
assigned;
3.104.2 a service change request and delivery of the requested automated collection
carts;
3.104.3 the replacement and delivery of automated carts removed or damaged from
already assigned dwelling houses.
3.105 Service Charge means a Collection Service charge set out in Schedule A of this
Bylaw.
3.106 Service User means the utility service account holder who is deemed by the City
to receive Collection Services.
3.107 Sidewalk means that part of a Street especially adapted to the use of or ordinarily
used by pedestrians and includes that part of a Street between:
3.107.1the curb line; or
3.107.2where there is no curb line, the edge of the roadway, and the adjacent
property line, whether or not it is paved or improved.
3.108 Single Detached Dwelling means a building designed to contain one dwelling unit
and is separated on all sides from other dwelling units.
3.106 Source Separated Composting Facility means a facility designed to receive,
process and compost organic material.
3.109 Source Separated Recycling means recyclable materials separated by type as
defined in this Bylaw so they can be recycled.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.110 Street means any public roadway used by a waste collection vehicle to gain access
to the boundary of a property from which waste is to be collected.
3.111 Tires means the outer pneumatic rubber covering of wheels of motor vehicles.
3.112 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.
3.113 Transfer Station means a facility operated by or on behalf of the City for
unloading and consolidating residential and ICI refuse from collection vehicles for
transport to another waste management facility in larger loads.
3.114 Triplex means a single building that contains three dwelling units and each
dwelling unit has a separate, direct entrance from grade.
3.115 Vehicle has the same meaning as the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, including
amendments thereto and replacement thereof.
3.116 Vehicle Waste means and includes vehicle parts, tires, batteries, lubricants, fluids
and any associated packaging material.
3.117 Waste Asbestos means waste containing friable asbestos fibres, non-friable
asbestos, or asbestos dust and includes asbestos cement.
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3.118 Waste Container means a container approved for waste collection pursuant to this
Bylaw but excludes an automated collection container, commercial bin and a litter
receptacle. Refuse Container or Regular Garbage Container shall have the same
meaning.
3.119 Waste Materials means anything that is discarded and that is eligible for collection
through the City's Waste Management System:
3.119.1
pursuant to this Bylaw or to any regulation established by the Chief
Administrative Officer; and
3.119.2
any applicable Alberta Environment regulations or guidelines excluding
Animal Wastes, Biomedical Waste, Building Waste, Hazardous Waste,
Industrial Waste, products containing chlorofluorocarbons, radioactive
material and Vehicle Waste.
3.120 Waste Disposal Fee means user fees per tonne or per cubic meter charged by the
City for the acceptance of residential and ICI waste, refuse, recyclable materials
and organic materials at designated Waste Management Facilities operated by the
City, its contractors and or its agents.
3.121 Waste Management Facility means any of the facilities for the management of
residential and ICI waste, mixed waste, recyclable material and organic material
operated by the City, its contractors and or its agents; including but not limited to
the Class III Landfill, Material Recovery Facility, Sanitary Landfill, Recycling
Facility, Source Separated Compost Facility and Transfer Station.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
3.122 Waste Management System means the system to administer, regulate, control,
manage, collect, divert, process, store and/ or dispose of waste including all
buildings, business processes, equipment, machinery, vehicles, waste containers,
automated collection carts, waste management sites and any approved recycling,
waste reduction or waste diversion programs.
3.123 White Goods means metal appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, clothes,
washers, dishwashers, clothes dryers, ranges, stoves, air conditioners and hot water
tanks. All appliances containing refrigerant must have documentation or be
certified that the refrigerant has been removed.
3.124 Wood Waste means wood material, substances, or objects which have not been
processed or manufactures and includes stumps, trees trunks and limbs.
3.125 Yard Waste means uncontaminated, organic waste from gardening or horticultural
activities including grass clippings, leaves, brush, house and garden plants but
excludes: trees, shrubs, branches over 1.2m in length or 0.20 meters in width or
diameter, soil, sod, rock, stumps and any other woody material.
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
4.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
4.1
In this Bylaw for the purpose of administering or enforcing the provisions of
authority or responsibility to establish and enforce procedures and regulations as
may be deemed necessary or appropriate for the management and operation of the
Waste Management System following will apply:
4.2
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) shall manage and operate the Waste
Management System in accordance with:
4.2.1 this Bylaw;
4.2.2 the Council approved budget;
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4.2.3 any fee or rate or fee or rate structure approved by Council;
4.2.4 any policies adopted by Council;
4.2.5 any applicable Provincial or Federal legislation or regulation.
4.3
Without restricting the generality of clause 4.1, the Council hereby delegates to the
Chief Administrative Officer the authority and responsibility to:
4.3.1 establish and revise as necessary, collection routes, collection areas and
collection schedules for Refuse, Recyclables, Organics and Christmas
Trees;
4.3.2 establish and enforce regulations governing the quantities and types of
material that can be deposited into the Waste Container or Automated
Collection Cart;
4.3.3 designate the conditions and guidelines relating to the acceptance of waste
materials at the Waste Management Facilities;
4.3.4 approve or set specifications for commercial bins, waste containers,
automated collection containers and plastic garbage bags;
4.3.5 establish and enforce regulations, consistent with any policy or program
approved by Council, pertaining to recycling, waste reduction and waste
diversion programs;
4.3.6 determine the conditions under which service under this Bylaw will not be
provided, or the provision of service will be discontinued;
4.3.7 suspend or discontinue the collection of waste or recyclable material if the
owner of the premise contravenes a provision of this Bylaw;
4.3.8 designate City premises to be used as City disposal sites, provided the
premise complies with all applicable rules and regulation;
4.3.9 make and execute agreements on behalf of the City for the collection of
waste or recyclable materials and disposal services;
4.3.10 apply all provisions of this Bylaw that relate to Residential Dwellings;
4.3.11 grant approvals and permissions as set out in this Bylaw;
4.3.12 establish a system for billing and collecting rates, fees and charges;
4.3.13 designate any rate or rate structure approved by Council;
4.3.14 publish information, from time to time, pertaining to this Bylaw or the
City's Waste Management System that persons may require in order to
comply with this Bylaw and to understand and make proper use of the Waste
Management System and to encourage Persons to participate in any
approved recycling, waste reduction or diversion programs;
4.3.15 determine whether waste collection service can reasonably and profitably
be provided outside the City's boundaries without creating any material
adverse impact on the level or quality of service provided to in City
customers, and, if so, make a recommendation to Council pertaining to the
provision of such service;
4.3.16 arrange procedures to facilitate the orderly materials such as discarded
furniture, mattresses and large household appliances from residential
properties. The Owner of the furniture, mattresses and large household
appliances has the primary responsibility for disposal; however, periodic
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collection of these materials by the City is for the purpose of assisting
Persons who are unable to arrange for proper disposal in their own and
prevent the accumulation of these materials in residential neighborhoods.
4.3.17 include in the annual budget submission to Council, a proposal for the
management and operation of the Waste Management System;
4.3.18 take any other steps and make determinations that may be required to
implement, administer, apply or enforce the provisions of this Bylaw and
the City's Waste Management System;
4.3.19 waive all or a portion of the waste disposal fees in a fair and equitable
manner that does not burden the City's annual operating budget
Amended by Bylaw No. 837-UT-24
May 14, 2024
4.4
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is hereby expressly authorized to make
decisions and to establish and enforce such procedures and regulations as the CAO
may deem necessary for the management and operation of the Waste Management
System, including the delegation of any of the duties or responsibilities to one or
more employees of the City of Cold Lake.
5.
RATES AND FEES
5.1
Council shall set the rates and fee for the following:
5.1.1 waste disposed at a City disposal site and waste management facilities;
5.1.2 residential curbside recycling management; and
5.1.3 waste management.
5.2
Where waste management services and/or residential curbside recycling
management services are supplied by the City, its contractors or agents, the owner
of the premises shall pay to the City a monthly service charge as set out in Schedule
A attached and forming part of this Bylaw.
5.3
Rates and Fees for waste management and residential curbside recycling
management will apply even where no material is set out for collection.
5.4
Every Person depositing waste at the disposal site shall pay to the City the
applicable charges in the amounts and in accordance with the terms and conditions
set out in Schedule "C" attached and forming part of this Bylaw.
5.5
Notwithstanding 5.4, Haulers delivering controlled materials to the City waste
management facilities which require special handling or disposal techniques shall
comply with the following procedures:
5.5.1 The Hauler shall give the City, its contractors or its agents 10 days, notice
that it requests permission to deposit such waste for disposal at the waste
management facility, stating the properties, characteristics, origins and
amounts of such waste materials;
5.5.2 On receipt of such notice, the City and its contractors or agents shall advise
the Hauler whether or not it will accept delivery of such wastes at the waste
management facility; and
5.5.3 If the waste materials are acceptable, the City and its contractors or agents
shall advise the Hauler of the time and when and under what conditions it
will accept the deposit of such wastes at the waste management facility.
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5.6
The following applies to the payment of fees at the City Waste Management
Facilities:
5.6.1 At the City Waste Management Facilities where cash is accepted, unless
credit privileges have been granted, Haulers who transport acceptable
material to a facility operated by the City, its contractors or agents will be
required to pay cash in accordance with the following:
5.6.1.1 For each white good unit a flat cash fee prescribed in Schedule "C"
will be paid upon entering the site. The vehicle will not be weighed
upon leaving the site;
5.6.1.2 For each refrigerant unit requiring CFC removal a flat cash fee
prescribed in Schedule "C" will be paid upon entering the site. The
vehicle will not be weighed upon leaving the site;
5.6.2 At the City Waste Management Facilities where credit privileges have been
granted, haulers who transport acceptable waste material to a facility
operated by the City, its contractors or its agents will be required to pay
upon the invoice as follows:
5.6.2.1 Where only one scale is in operation and the tare weight of a vehicle
transporting materials has been predetermined, the vehicle will be
weighed when entering the facility and a payment upon invoice is
required in accordance with the fee structure on Schedule "C";
5.6.2.2 Where only one scale is in operation and the tare weight of vehicle
transporting materials has not been predetermined, the vehicle will
be weighed upon entering the facility and again upon leaving. The
Hauler will pay the fee upon the invoice in accordance with the fee
structure on Schedule "C";
5.6.3 The following provisions apply to Haulers who have been granted credit
privileges at any waste management facility operated by the City, its
contractors or its agents:
5.6.3.1 Haulers granted credit privileges will receive a monthly Statement
of Accounts and payment due within thirty (30) days of the end of
the statement month;
5.6.3.2 Where an Account for material disposal remains unpaid for more
than thirty (30) days, a notice of non- payment will be sent by the
City. The City may advise that if payment is not received within a
specified period of time after mailing such notice, the Hauler shall
be refused entry into the facilities until such time as the outstanding
amounts, interest and service charges are paid. Scale House
Attendants will be notified of all Haulers on refused status and will
be instructed to deny access to the facilities as applicable. The City
may require posting a performance bond or any other security
acceptable to the City in the event that accounts continue to be
unpaid from time to time.
6.
APPLICATION
6.1
This Bylaw applies to all waste and recyclable material produced or transported
within the Boundaries of the City of Cold Lake. Nothing in this Bylaw shall operate
to relieve any Person from complying with any Federal, Provincial or other City
Law, Order, Regulation or Bylaw and such Person shall comply with all conditions
or obtain any necessary consent at his or her own expense.
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6.2
GENERAL
6.2.1 No person shall scavenge waste or recyclable material from a commercial
bin, waste container, automated collection container, plastic garbage bag or
enter a City landfill, transfer station, recycling depot or other waste
management facility for the purpose of scavenging, picking over, scattering,
searching or burning any material.
6.2.1.1 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:
6.2.1.1.1 not being operated by the owner; and
6.2.1.1.2 that the person operating the vehicle at the time of the
offence did so without the vehicle owner's express or
implied consent.
6.2.2 No person shall discard, deposit leave, dispose of or abandon any Waste
within the City boundaries except in an approved Waste Container or
Automated Collection Container or Waste Management Facility designed
and intended to accept that specific type of Waste.
6.2.3 No Person shall place any material in a Waste Container or Automated
Collection Cart unless such material meets the requirements, pursuant to
this Bylaw, for collection through the City's Waste Collection System. In
the event that a Waste Container or Automated Collection Cart contains any
material other than Waste, the Chief Administrative Officer or designate
may arrange for the proper handling and disposal of such material at the
cost of the Owner or Person who deposited such material in the Waste
Container or Automated Collection Cart.
6.2.4 No Person shall place any material in a waste management site unless the
Person complies with all the regulations posted at the site.
6.2.5 Every Owner shall ensure that all the Waste set out for collection:
6.2.5.1 meets the requirements, pursuant to this Bylaw, for collection
through the City's Waste Management System;
6.2.5.2 is fully contained within a Plastic Garbage Bag or Waste Container
or Automated Collection Cart;
6.2.5.3 does not become untidy, unsightly, spill or otherwise escape from
any waste container;
6.2.5.4 is packaged to minimize the generation of offensive odors or the
attraction of insects, rodents, vermin or other animals;
6.2.5.5 that is spilled, or otherwise escaped from the Waste Containers or
Automated Collection Carts in the portion of the Street adjacent to
the Residential Dwelling, from the Owner's property line to the
center of the Street is promptly removed and the area kept tidy and
free of Waste, Building Waste and all other forms of litter, garbage,
refuse, trash or recyclables. In the event the that this portion of the
Street adjacent to the Residential Dwelling, from the Owner's
property line to the center of the Street is not cleaned the Chief
Administrative Officer or designate may arrange for the clean up at
the Owner's expense. The fee for clean up shall be determined by
the Chief Administrative Officer or designate based on the type of
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material for clean up and the cost incurred by the City, its contractors
or agents to clean up and dispose of the material.
6.2.5.6 is promptly removed from the land the waste material originated
from for which the owner is responsible and the waste is properly
prepared for collection. Without restricting the generality of the
above, an Owner shall arrange for temporary storage and disposal
of all waste materials that do not meet the requirements, pursuant to
this Bylaw, for collection through the City's Waste Collection
System.
6.2.6 No Person shall discard, deposit, leave, dispose of or abandon any Waste,
Animal Waste, Biomedical Waste, Building waste, Hazardous Waste,
Industrial Waste, Vehicle Waste, garbage, refuse, trash, rubbish, recyclables
or other unsightly or untidy material within the city boundaries of Cold lake
except in accordance with this Bylaw and any applicable Federal or
Provincial legislation or regulation.
6.2.7 No Person shall deposit waste or recyclable material in a waste container,
automated collection cart or commercial bin without the consent of:
6.2.7.1 the owner of the container, cart or bin;
6.2.7.2 the owner of the property where the container, cart or bin is located;
and
6.2.7.3 the occupant of the property where the container, cart or bin is
located.
6.2.8 Unless the Owner has written approval from the Chief Administrative
Officer or designate to set waste containers, automated collection carts or
plastic bags out for collection in a specific location, an Owner must ensure
the waste containers, automated collection carts or plastic bags containing
waste are:
6.2.8.1 located immediately adjacent to a Street;
6.2.8.2 at a central location where the collector will have easy, direct and
safe access to the waste containers, automated collection carts or
plastic bags;
6.2.8.3 for Street collection:
6.2.8.3.1 if there is no sidewalk, on the occupant side of the curb;
6.2.8.3.2 if there is a sidewalk joined to the curb, on the occupant
premises, adjacent to the sidewalk; or
6.2.8.3.3 if there is a separate sidewalk with a boulevard, on the
boulevard adjacent to the curb.
6.2.9 No Person shall damage, tamper with or vandalize a waste container,
automated collection cart or commercial bin owned by or operated by the
City of Cold Lake.
6.2.10 No Person or Owner of a Motor Vehicle shall dispose of any material at a
Waste Management site except in accordance with the regulations posted at
the site.
6.2.11 An owner shall ensure that waste or recyclable material stored or set out for
collection on or adjacent to that owner's premises does not:
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6.2.11.1 create offensive odours; or
6.2.11.2 become untidy.
7.0
ELIGIBLE PREMISES FOR COLLECTION SERVICES
7.1
Collection Services shall be rendered with respect to:
7.1.2 all residential dwellings that are not multiple dwelling developments
exceeding four (4) dwelling units and are not located within a private
development;
7.1.3 at the sole discretion of the Chief Administrative Officer or
designate, a Multiple Dwelling Development exceeding four (4)
dwelling units or dwelling units within a private development may
consider rendering service provided in part that:
7.1.3.1
each Dwelling Unit therein is connected to a separate
water meter and is able to receive water and sewer
bills; and
7.1.3.2
the development configuration and Street design
reasonably accommodate automated truck access
and curbside Refuse removal in front of each
Dwelling Unit.
7.2
Where a property listed in 7.1 is rendered collection service and the premise is not
occupied, the Owner of the premise may place waste materials originating from the
same premise out for collection provided it is in accordance with this Bylaw and
billing has been established.
7.3
The City of Cold Lake shall not collect waste or recycling material from:
7.3.1 condominiums, unless approved in writing by the Chief Administrative
Officer or designate;
7.3.2 multiple dwelling development exceeding four (4) dwelling units or
dwelling units within a private development, unless approved in writing by
the Chief Administrative Officer or designate;
7.3.3 apartments;
7.3.4 commercial premises, industrial or institutional operations;
7.3.5 churches or places of religious assembly;
7.3.6 unserviceable properties.
7.4
An Owner or occupant of a premise listed in subsection 7.3 shall:
7.4.1 arrange for waste and/ or recyclable material collection and disposal, at the
expense of the Owner or the occupant, by a private collection service that
disposes of waste at a disposal site; and
7.4.2 ensure that waste and/or recyclable material is collected on a regular basis
to prevent the development of noxious odors and the accumulation of waste
and recyclable material.
8.
COLLECTIBLE MATERIAL - PREPARATION AND RESTRICTIONS
8.1
For eligible premises, Refuse shall be placed for municipal collection only in
accordance with the following limits or conditions:
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8.1.1 Each dwelling unit is allowed to place a maximum of three (3) waste
containers or waste bags on collection day.
8.1.2 excess of three (3) waste containers or waste bags require the Bag Tags.
Bag Tags are only available to areas that are not eligible for automated
collection or for a premise that automated collection has not yet been
established.
8.1.3 a maximum of one (1) Automated Collection Cart unless otherwise
approved by the CAO or designate as per 9.2.3.
8.2
For eligible premises, Organic Materials shall be placed for municipal collection
only in accordance with the following limits and conditions:
8.2.1 a maximum of ten (10) compostable or heavy paper bags of food, leaf and/
or yard waste may be placed for collection on each organic material
collection day.
8.2.2 a maximum of five (5) bundles of branches or brush may be placed in
addition to the maximum ten (10) compostable or heavy paper bags of food,
leaf and/ or yard waste may be placed for collection on each organic
material collection day. Each bundle must be securely tied, no more than
1.2 meters (4ft) in length and no heavier than twenty (20) kilograms (45
lbs) in weight and with no individual piece of material greater than twenty
(20) centimeters in diameter.
8.2.3
a maximum of one (1) Automated Organic Collection Cart unless
otherwise approved by the CAO or designate as per 9.2.3.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
8.3
For eligible premises, Recyclable Materials shall have no limit provided they are
placed for collection in accordance with the following conditions:
8.3.1 recyclable materials are reasonably clean; and
8.3.2 placed in bags, bundles or containers as required in this Bylaw.
8.4
No Person shall place for Municipal Collection any Non-Collectible Waste.
9.
REGULATION CONTAINERS OR CARTS FOR MUNICIPAL COLLECTION
9.1
The Owner or Occupant of each eligible premise in an area where Automated Waste
Collection is not available or established shall be responsible to contain designated
collectible waste so as to prevent the escape of waste materials in the environment
through the use of Plastic Garbage Bags or Waste Container shall meet the
following specifications and requirements for the purpose of Municipal Collection:
9.1.1 An owner of a residential dwelling shall ensure that waste containers used at
his residential dwelling:
9.1.1.1 are constructed of sturdy, water-tight material;
9.1.1.2 are maintained in good condition;
9.1.1.3 have handles and a smooth rim;
9.1.1.4 have properly fitting lids that are kept closed except when the
containers are loaded or unloaded;
9.1.1.5 do not have lids attached to the container by chain, rope or wire; and
9.1.1.6 have a maximum volume of no more than 100 litres.
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9.1.2 An owner must ensure that plastic garbage bags used at his premises shall
be:
9.1.2.1 a sturdy plastic bag specifically marketed to store waste for
collection, and excludes plastic bags that are intended for other
purposes;
9.1.2.2 water tight and securely tied;
9.1.2.3 are capable of holding their contents without breaking; and
9.1.2.4 less than twenty (20) kilograms (45lbs) including contents and a
maximum volume of 100 liters.
9.1.3 An owner must ensure that residential waste containers used at his premises
are filled so that:
9.1.3.1 the cover of the container fits properly;
9.1.3.2 contents of the container can easily be removed from the container;
and
9.1.3.3 the total weight of the container and its contents does not exceed 20
kilograms (45 lbs).
9.1.4 Notwithstanding section 9.1.1.6 and 9.1.3.3 an Owner may use a Waste
Container in excess of twenty (20) kilograms (45lbs) and a maximum
volume of 100 liters including contents provided the waste is packaged
individually in Plastic Garbage Bags as specified in 9.1.2 and can easily be
removed without lifting the container.
9.1.5. Cardboard boxes, oil drums, paint cans or other such containers are not
eligible containers for waste collection.
9.1.6 Where waste is placed in a receptacle other than a waste container or plastic
garbage bag, the receptacle is deemed to be waste and may be collected as
such.
9.1.7 Outdoor, roadside boxes or bins may be used to store Plastic Garbage Bags
or Waste Container for refuse provided they meet the following
specifications:
9.1.7.1 a box or bin constructed of wood or other suitable material for
storing of containers or bags of refuse that must be rodent or animal
proof;
9.1.7.2 boxes or bins must be affixed with a lid not more than five (5)
kilograms (11lbs);
9.1.7.3 boxes or bins shall at all times be maintained in a neat and sanitary
conditions and kept in god repair.
9.2
The Owner or Occupant of each eligible premise in an area where Automated Waste
Collection shall meet the following specifications and requirements for the purpose
of Municipal Collection.
9.2
The Owner or Occupant of each eligible premise in an area where Automated Waste
and Organic Collection is established shall meet the following specifications and
requirements for the purpose of Municipal Collection:
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
9.2.1 Waste shall be placed in an Automated Collection Cart supplied by the City
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9.2.1 Waste and Organics shall be placed in an Automated Collection Cart
supplied by the City.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
9.2.2 Residential Dwellings that are eligible for automated collection of waste
material will be delivered and assigned an automated collection cart
9.2.2 Residential Dwellings that are eligible for automated collection of waste
and organic material will be delivered and assigned an automated collection
cart.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
9.2.3 The number of automated collection carts required will be determined by
the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
9.2.4 Automated Collection Carts assigned to a residential dwelling will remain
with that residential dwelling.
9.2.5 Automated Collection Carts shall remain the property of the City and may
be removed by the City, its contractors or its agents at the direction of the
Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
9.2.6 Owners of the residential dwelling are responsible for all Automated
Collection Carts assigned to the Residential Dwelling and shall ensure that
the containers are:
9.2.6.1 kept clean;
9.2.6.2 secured against theft or loss;
9.2.6.3 maintained in good condition;
9.2.6.4 not altered in any way, including any alteration of the exterior;
9.2.6.5 used only for allowed waste material;
9.2.6.6 available to the City, its contractors, or its agents within a reasonable
timeframe for the purpose of inspection, maintenance or repair.
9.2.7 An Owner shall ensure that the Automated Collection Cart and its contents
do not exceed eighty (80) kilograms (180 lbs).
9.2.8 Lids on Automated Collection Carts must remain closed once placed for
collection.
9.2.9 An Owner of a Residential Dwelling shall be responsible for all fees related
to the pertaining to the use of the Automated Collection Cart issued to the
premise including fees for assignment, maintenance, repair or replacement
of the Automated Collection Cart.
9.2.10 When the Automated Collection Cart is not placed out for waste collection
day the Automated Collection Cart shall be stored on the Owner or
Occupant's property
9.2.10 When the Automated Collection Cart is not placed out for waste or organic
collection day the Automated Collection Cart shall be stored on the Owner
or Occupant's property.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
9.3
The Owner or Occupant of each eligible premise in an area where Recyclable
Materials are collected shall meet the following specifications and requirements for
Recyclable Material containers for the purpose of Municipal Collection:
9.3.1 Mixed Blue Bag Recyclables co-mingled recyclables must be placed in
watertight, clear or transparent blue bags with an overall length of no more
than 82.5cm (32inches) when empty;
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Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
9.3.2 low density polyethylene opaque bags (grocery bags) or separate
transparent clear or blue bags must be used to contain fiber recyclables
except cardboard and board box;
9.3.3 The weight of each bag, including contents must not exceed twenty (20)
kilograms (45lbs);
9.3.4 corrugated cardboard and boxboard must be placed in securely tied bundles
not greater than 0.65 meters x 1.0 meters x 0.20 meters (2ft x 3ft x 8 in),
weighing no more than twenty (20) kilograms (45lbs).
9.3.5 All materials must be securely contained as to prevent material from
escaping into the environment.
9.4
The Owner or Occupant of each eligible premise in an area where Organic
Materials are collected shall meet the following specifications and requirements for
Organic Material containers for the purpose of Municipal Collection:
9.4.1 Organic Material Bag Specifications:
9.4.1.1 Each bag must be printed as compostable, but must be suitable as to
prevent spillage or bag breakage;
9.4.1.2 Kraft Paper Bags are acceptable without being printed as
compostable, but must be suitable as to prevent spillage or bag
breakage;
9.4.1.3 The weight of each bag including contents must not exceed twenty
(20) kilograms (45lbs) or exceed a volume of one hundred (100)
liters;
9.4.1.4 Regular plastic bags or plastic grocery bags are not acceptable
containers for the storage of organic materials;
9.4.1.5 Bagged Organic Materials, branches or brush may be placed in a
Waste Container as specified in 9.1.1 and 9.1.3 provided the
container is affixed with an organics label available through the
City. The organics label must be clearly visible to collectors from
the Street on collection day.
9.4.2 Branches or Brush may be placed at the curb in securely tied bundles
provided the branches do not exceed 1.2 meters in length or 0.20 meters in
width or diameter or exceed a weight of twenty (20) kilograms (45lbs).
9.4.3 All materials must be securely contained so as to prevent material from
escaping into the environment.
10.
PLACEMENT OF MATERIALS, CONTAINERS, CARTS AND BAG FOR
MUNICIPAL COLLECTION
10.1
Placement of Plastic Garbage Bags or Waste Container, Organic and Recyclable
Materials shall be as follows:
10.1.1 Collection is curbside only. All containers, carts or bags must be placed at
the end of driveway and/ or at the edge of the property abutting the Street,
road or highway without obstructing the Street, road or highway;
10.1.2 All materials placed for collection must be placed in front of the eligible
premise from which they are generated;
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10.1.3 Recyclable, organic and refuse materials must be spaced 0.5 meters apart
when placed for collection;
10.1.4 Materials will not be collected from rear lanes;
10.1.5 No collector shall be required to make a collection of waste or recyclable
materials from inside a building or be required to pass through a building in
order to collect waste or recyclable materials;
10.1.6 No collector shall be required to make a collection of waste or recyclable
material if the waste or collection container, cart or bag is not placed
according to this Bylaw, unless an owner has written approval from the
Chief Administrative Officer or designate
10.1.6 No collector shall be required to make a collection of waste, organic or
recyclable material if the waste or collection container, cart or bag is not
placed according to this Bylaw, unless an owner has written approval from
the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
10.2
Unless an owner has written approval from the Chief Administrative Officer or
designate for another specific location; the placement for collection from
Automated Collection Carts are as follows:
10.2.1 be placed in such a matter that an automated collection may occur without
collectors being required to manually move the collection carts in order to
allow pick up;
10.2.2 is located at least one (1) meter from any object on either side of the
container;
10.2.3 is located at least thirty (30) centimeters from any object behind the
container;
10.2.4 has an overhead clearance above the top of the automated collection
container of three (3) meters;
10.2.5 located in front of the eligible premise that generated the waste;
10.2.6 located on the Street along the road at the edge of the curb;
10.2.7 placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the cart
facing the Street;
10.2.8 collection carts must not be placed on the sidewalk or in such a location to
interfere in any way with vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
11.
COLLECTION INTERFERENCE
11.1
No Person shall willfully hinder or interrupt or cause or procure another to hinder
or interrupt, the City, its contractors, servants, agents or employees, in the exercise
of powers and duties under this Bylaw.
11.2
No Person shall deposit waste or recyclable in a container, cart, bin or bag without
the consent of the owner or occupant of the premise on which the container, cart,
bin or bag is located.
11.2
No Person shall deposit waste, organics or recyclables in a container, cart, bin or
bag without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premise on which the
container, cart, bin or bag is located.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
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11.3
Unless special arrangements for collection are made with the City of Cold Lake,
the City of Cold Lake shall not be obliged to collect waste or recyclable materials
from any building or premise the owner of which is exempt from general taxation.
12.
REFUSAL OF COLLECTION SERVICES
12.1
In this Bylaw the City may have the right to withhold collection for the following:
12.1.1 waste, recycling, organic or building materials are improperly prepared for
collection.
12.1.2 prohibited materials are placed for collection.
12.1.3 excessive quantities of materials have been placed for collection.
12.1.4 materials or containers are located in unsafe or non- compliant set out
locations.
12.1.5 materials were not placed out for collection on the correct scheduled
collection day.
12.1.6 materials were not placed out for collection before 7:00am on the collection
day, there shall be no collection until the next scheduled collection day.
12.1.7 materials are scattered or spilled from container, cart, bin, bundle or bag.
12.1.8 if materials are overflowing from container, cart, bin, bundle or bag.
12.1.9 the Owner or Occupant is in default of payment for service charges.
13.
COLLECTION TIMES AND FREQUENCIES
13.1
In this Bylaw the following provisions apply to municipal collection times and
frequencies:
13.1.1 Collectible material must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00am on the
scheduled collection day in that area as established by the Chief
Administration Officer or designate.
13.1.2 No Person shall place collectible materials out for collection before 7:00 pm
on the day prior to the scheduled collection day applicable to the area.
13.1.3 All containers, carts, bins and bags must be removed by 9:00pm of the
scheduled collection day, including any materials not collected.
13.1.4 Waste collection from any location may occur at any time during the
collection day (7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.) and actual time of collection will
often vary on a weekly or seasonal basis.
13.1.5 Collection of refuse shall be weekly.
13.1.6 Collection of Recyclable Material or Organic Material shall be bi weekly
(once every two weeks).
13.2
No Person shall place recyclable or organic materials out for collection on the week
not designated as the recyclable or organic collection week in that area.
13.3
When a regularly scheduled collection day falls on a Federal, Provincial or Civic
holiday, the collection may be modified or occur on an alternate day as designated
by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
13.4 Special collections such as Christmas Trees, Home Renovation Materials or Large
Items may be implemented and scheduled at the discretion of the Chief
Administrative Officer or designate
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13.4
Special collection programs such as Christmas Trees, Home Renovation Materials,
Organic Week or Large Items may be implemented and scheduled at the discretion
of the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
Amended June 28th, 2022, Bylaw 738-UT-22
13.5 Designated areas of pick up and collection days will be available to the eligible
premise in the form of a yearly calendar. The calendar may be delivered or can be
accessed on the City website or pick up at City Hall.
14.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICE
14.1
The Chief Administrative Officer or designate, may designate the place and the
time, including the days and house of operation and the materials eligible for the
collection of Household Hazardous Wastes in the City.
14.2
Household Hazardous Waste depots may only be used by residents of the City or
any municipal jurisdiction that the City of Cold Lake enters into an agreement with.
14.3
All Persons are prohibited from disposing of industrial, commercial and
institutional waste and any materials where facilities already exist to manage them.
15.
VEHICLES CARRYING WASTE
15.1
Persons who collect, transport, and dispose of waste materials and ICI waste shall
do so in a sanitary manner, any fluid matter shall be transported in water tight
containers and have tight fitting covers.
15.2
Every vehicle used for the collection and transportation of waste materials and ICI
waste shall secure the load through the use of load restraints or other restraining
devises and shall be closed or equipped with a tarp used to cover such waste
material.
15.3
All waste materials and ICI waste shall be transported in such a manner that
materials shall not spill or scatter from the vehicle containing the same.
15.4
All vehicles or containers used for the transportation of waste materials and ICI
waste shall be hosed down as required and kept in a sanitary condition.
15.5
The Chief Administrative Officer or designate may inspect vehicles used for the
collection or carriage of waste materials at all reasonable times to ensure
compliance with this Bylaw.
15.6
Haulers using the City waste management facilities shall comply with the
registration requirements of the City including vehicle registration for such
Haulers.
15.7
The following provisions apply to vehicle registration for Haulers using the City
waste management facilities:
15.7.1 Haulers (other than residential users of cars, station wagons, minivans, sport
utility vehicles and one ton trucks) using the City waste management
facilities shall pre-register identifying information and the tare weight of
each vehicle as required by the City from time to time;
15.7.2 Haulers who wish to be granted credit privileges with the City must register
adequate identifying information with the City.
16.
DISPOSAL AT TRANSFER STATIONS, LANDFILL AND OTHER FACILITIES
16.1
The City may designate a transfer station, landfill or other facility, including a
recycling depot for the disposal of residential Refuse generated within the City.
Proof of residency may be required prior to disposal;
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16.2
No person shall deposit Refuse at a transfer station, landfill or other facility,
including a recycling depot, unless the refuse is deposited in accordance with the
site rules and signage.
16.3
The City reserves the right to inspect any load arriving at any City landfill, transfer
station or other waste management facility for unacceptable materials.
16.4
Inspection of a load may include automated radiation detection, visual and manual
inspection, use of hand held test instruments, and laboratory analysis of the waste
involved.
16.5
When a load is selected for inspection the vehicle operator shall either comply with
the directions of the City staff or shall immediately remove the load from the
facility.
16.6
City staff will instruct the vehicle operator to dump the load in a designated holding
area, may request information regarding the nature and source of the load, and may
request that the vehicle operator sign a statement confirming the accuracy of the
information given.
16.7
Where the City determines through inspection and testing that a load of material is
unsuitable for acceptance at a City landfill, transfer station, or other waste
management facility, the customer will be informed of the results and allowed 24
hours, or less where appropriate in which to transport the load from the City facility
to a facility licensed by the Province of Alberta for disposal of that type of waste.
16.8
Where the customer does not comply with the requirement to remove the load
within the allowed time period the City reserves the right to arrange for immediate
transport and proper disposal of the load and to assess a penalty as per the bylaw.
16.9
Where a load is determined to be unsuitable for disposal at a City facility the
customer shall also be liable for all related costs incurred by the City including:
16.9.1 inspection costs;
16.9.2 laboratory analysis fees;
16.9.3 administrative fees; and
16.9.4 hauling, disposal, and facility decontamination costs where applicable.
16.10 The City reserves the right to suspend acceptance of waste loads from any customer
with outstanding account fees or penalties resulting from the City's rejection of an
unsuitable load.
16.11 Where the City determines through an initial inspection of a load that there is a
likely presence of radioactive material in the load, the City will subject the load,
vehicle and driver to further radiation inspection.
16.12 Where further evidence of the presence of radioactive material is obtained, the
material shall be dealt with in accordance with existing Alberta Provincial
Government and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations.
17.
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL WASTE
17.1
An Owner or Occupant of commercial premises or other premises utilizing a
commercial bin shall provide at their own expense a sufficient number of
commercial bins to contain the waste expected to be generated by users of such
premises and shall ensure that all such commercial bins are:
17.1.1 maintained in good condition;
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17.1.2 kept in a clean and sanitary condition;
17.1.3 suitably weighted and anchored so that they cannot be inadvertently
overturned;
17.1.4 constructed and covered so that they are water proof and animal proof;
17.1.5 of suitable size to contain all waste generated from the premises and from
the uses thereof; and
17.1.6 placed in a locations convenient for the use of users or occupants of the
premises to discourage litter or the accumulation of uncontained waste.
17.2
All waste generated is to be disposed of at a disposal site at the expense of the
Owner and/ or Occupant of the premises at a frequency that prevents the
accumulation of waste as referred to in Section 19.0;
17.3
No Person shall use any commercial bin not equipped with a light fitting lid which
shall be kept closed except when the bin is being loaded or unloaded;
17.4
Commercial bins shall not be placed on any alley, lane, Street, Sidewalk, boulevard,
utility right of way or highway within the City unless written approval has been
granted by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
18.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
18.1
An Owner or Occupant of industrial premises shall be responsible for expenses for
the disposal of the waste generated by it;
18.2
Industrial waste must be kept in an area blocked from public view and stored in
such a way that it does not become a nuisance;
18.3
Industrial Waste shall not be placed on any alley, lane, Street, Sidewalk, boulevard,
utility right of way or highway within the City unless written approval has been
granted by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate
19.
ACCUMULATION OF WASTE, ORGANIC AND RECYCLING MATERIALS
19.1
Except for waste, organic or recyclable materials which are placed in containers as
required; locations as designated and stored in a manner complying with this
Bylaw, no person shall allow waste, organic or recyclable materials of any kind to
accumulate:
19.1.1 outside of a building or inside of a portion of a building to which the public
or part of the public has access;
19.1.2 on any land.
19.2
Notwithstanding anything in this Bylaw contained, no person shall dispose of
waste, organic or recyclable materials or allow waste, organic or recyclable
materials to accumulate anywhere in a manner that contravenes a provision of the
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the regulations made thereunder
or a Bylaw of the City relating to health, sanitation or nuisance unless:
19.2.1 there is a written agreement with the Owner, Occupant or Person in charge
of, upon which the waste, organic or recyclable materials is to be deposited;
and
19.2.2 the waste, organic or recyclable materials is deposited and covered as to
comply with all the applicable provisions of this Bylaw, all other City
Bylaws and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the
regulations made thereunder.
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19.3
No Person shall dispose of waste, organic or recyclable materials elsewhere than at
a disposal or processing site of a type appropriate for that type of waste, organic or
recyclable materials;
19.4
A Person who has disposed of waste, organic or recyclable materials on any land
contrary to the provisions of Section 19.2 shall remove the same at their expense
upon being requested to do so by the owner, occupant, person in charge of the land,
the City Chief Administrative Officer or designate, under the Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Act, and such removal shall not prevent them from
being prosecuted for a contravention of this Bylaw;
19.5
If a Person who has placed waste, organic or recyclable materials on land contrary
to the provisions of this Bylaw is not known or neglects or refuses to remove the
waste or recyclable material there from, the owner, occupant or Person in charge of
the land shall remove the waste, organic or recyclable materials or cause the waste,
organic or recyclable materials to be removed, at their expense upon being directed
to do so by the City Chief Administrative Officer or designate under the
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
20.
PRIVATE DELIVERY OF WASTE, ORGANIC & RECYCLING MATERIALS
20.1
Subject to this Bylaw, A Person may deliver to a disposal or processing site or a
sanitary landfill, waste or recyclable material collected from property in the City,
owned or occupied by himself.
21.
PROHIBITIONS
21.1
No Person shall:
21.1.1 remove, disturb or otherwise interfere with any waste material that has been
set out for municipal collection;
21.1.2 collect waste material placed for municipal collection; or
21.1.3 remove a container placed at the curb for municipal collection.
21.2
The prohibitions in Section 21.1 do not apply to the Person who placed the materials
for collection or to the city, its contractor or authorized municipal collection
contractors;
21.3
No Person shall deposit any type of waste, organic or recyclable materials on any
City Road or property except at acceptable placement locations for eligible
premises;
21.4
No unauthorized Person shall place waste in any private waste container or waste
bin other than those located on their own premises;
21.5
No Person shall place residential or commercial waste in a public litter container;
21.6
No Person shall burn solid waste in the open air except in accordance with the
City's authorization and all necessary legislated permits or approvals;
21.7
No Person shall deliver, unload or dispose of waste materials to the waste
management facilities except in accordance with this Bylaw and the site
regulations;
21.8
No Person shall dispose of prohibited waste at the waste management facilities;
21.9
No Person shall dispose of refuse at the disposal site other than at the transfer station
or, as directed by the CAO or their designates provided it is a small load, at the bin
area;
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
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21.10 No Person shall dispose of construction and demolition waste at the disposal site
other than at the active face of the Class III Landfill;
21.11 No Person shall dispose of the recyclable materials at the disposal site other than in
the designated areas for recycling;
21.12 No Person shall dispose of organic materials at the disposal site other than at the
Class I Compost Facility.
22.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
22.1 Where a Community Peace Officer or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer who is also a
designated officer, believes a person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw,
he may:
22.1.1 issue to the person an order in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 to remedy the infraction;
22.1.2 issue to the person a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.2000, c. P-34; or
22.1.3 do both (a) and (b) above.
22.2
If the person to whom an order has been issued pursuant to section 22.1 fails to
comply with the order within the time specified in the order:
22.2.1 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
22.2.2 The City 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 City by the
person to whom the order was issued in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26.
22.3
Any person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and
is liable on conviction:
22.3.1 for a first offence, to a fine of not less than the penalty shown in Schedule
"B" of this Bylaw in respect of that provision; and
22.3.2 for a second offence of the same provision within a twelve month period, to
a fine of not less than twice the amount of the penalty shown in Schedule
"B" of this Bylaw in respect of that provision.
22.4
In addition to any action taken or work done by the City to remedy a contravention
of this Bylaw, a Community Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may also
issue a Violation Ticket for the same offence.
22.5
Payment of a specified penalty of fine or prosecution or conviction for an offence
under this Bylaw does not relieve an Owner or Person from compliance with any
provision of this Bylaw.
22.6
A Community Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized
and empowered to issue Violation Ticket to any Person who the Community Peace
Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer has reasonable and probable ground to
believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
22.7
A Violation Ticket may be issued to such Person:
22.5.1 personally served upon the Person contravening the Bylaw; or
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22.5.2 by regular mail upon the owner of the property at the address shown on the
City's Tax rolls; or
22.5.3 placed on or attached in a conspicuous location on the property.
22.8
The Violation Ticket shall be in a form approved by the Chief Administrative
Officer and shall state:
22.8.1 the name of the Person:
22.8.2 the municipal or legal description of the land on or near where the offence
took place;
22.8.3 the offence;
22.8.4 the penalty for the offence as set out on Schedule "B" to this Bylaw;
22.8.5 that penalty shall be paid within seven (7) days of the issuance of the
Violation Ticket; and
22.8.6 any other information as may be required by the Chief Administrative
Officer or by the provisions of the Act or the Provincial Offences Procedure
Act, RSA 2000, c P-34 as amended.
22.9
Where a contravention of this Bylaw is of a continuing nature, further Violation
Tickets may be issued by a Community Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement
Officer provided, however, that no more than one Violation Ticket shall be issued
for each day the contravention continues.
22.10 Where a Violation Ticket is issued pursuant to this Bylaw; the Person to whom the
Violation Ticket is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay to
the City the penalty specified on the Violation Ticket;
22.11 Where, on a prosecution of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw, a Person believes a
written approval or permission from the Chief Administrative Officer 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.
22.12 Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any federal or
provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any lawful permit, order, consent or
other direction.
23.
SEVERABILITY PROVISION
23.1
It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be
deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of
Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid, all other provisions
hereof shall remain valid and enforceable.
23.2
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.
24.
ENACTMENT/REPEAL
24.1
That Bylaw 277-UT-07 as amended; Bylaw 418-UT-11 and Bylaw 356-UT-09 as
amended of the City of Cold Lake are hereby repealed;
24.2
This Bylaw shall take effect on the date of passing third and final reading.
24.2.1 Schedules "A", "B" and "C" form part of this bylaw
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FIRST READING passed on open council duly assembled in City of Cold Lake, in the Province
of Alberta, this 8 day of July, AD 2014, on motion by Councilor Lefebvre.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
SECOND READING passed on open council duly assembled in City of Cold Lake, in the
Province of Alberta, this 12 day of August, AD 2014, on motion by Councilor Lay.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
THIRD AND FINAL READING passed on open council duly assembled in City of Cold Lake,
in the Province of Alberta, this 12 day of August, AD 2014, on motion by Councilor Vining.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Executed this ____ day of ______, 2014.
CITY OF COLD LAKE
_____________________________________
MAYOR
_____________________________________
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE "A" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
COLLECTION SERVICES RATES & FEES
Fees
Residential Solid Waste Management Fee:
Per Residential Dwelling Unit
$22.00 per month
Recycling Fee:
Per Residential Dwelling Unit
$4.75 per month
Apartment
$2.25 per month
Organic/Compost Fee:
Per Residential Dwelling Unit
$3.50 per month
Regular Garbage Bag Tags (available through the City)
$2.75 each
Additional Waste Collection Cart
(If approved by the CAO or Designated as per 9.2.3)
$22.00 per month
Replacement Fee for lost or damaged Automated
Collection Cart
$100.00 per
occurrence
Paper Utility Bill
$4.00/bill
Penalty for overdue charges
3.5% of
outstanding
amount
Amended January 23, 2018, Bylaw 622-UT-18
Amended January 22, 2019, Bylaw 637-UT-19
Amended January 12, 2021, Bylaw 683-UT-21
Amended January 25, 2022, Bylaw 731-UT-22
Amended January 23, 2024 Bylaw No. 831-UT-24
Amended by Bylaw No. 837-UT-24
May 14, 2024
Amended by Bylaw No. 858-UT-24
January 28, 2025
Amended by Bylaw No. 889-UT-26
January 27, 2026
End of SCHEDULE "A" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
COLLECTION SERVICES RATES & FEES
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SCHEDULE "B" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
CONTRAVENTION & PENALTIES
CONTRAVENTION
PENALTY
Allow building, construction, renovation or demolition waste and
or materials to become untidy, unsightly, or a nuisance
$250.00
Remove, disturb or otherwise interfere with any waste, recycling or
organic material that has been set out for collection
$250.00
Place waste in a private waste container, bin other than those
located on their own premises
$250.00
Fail to comply with the waste management site regulations
$250.00
Allow Waste, Recycling or Organic Materials to become untidy,
unsightly, spill or otherwise escape from container, bin or bag
$250.00
Fail to keep Street tidy or free from any Waste, Recycling or
Organic Materials or other litter
$250.00
Deposit any type of Waste on any City road or property except at
acceptable placement locations for eligible premises
$250.00
Fail to properly store, remove or dispose of Waste, Recycling,
Organic Materials, Animal Waste, Biomedical Waste, Building
Waste, Hazardous Waste, Industrial Waste, Vehicle Waste or non-
collectible material
$250.00
Scavenge waste or recyclable material
$125.00
Waste, Recycling or Organic Material deposited without consent
$250.00
Improperly located waste containers
$125.00
Allowing Offensive odors from waste
$125.00
Setting out Restricted and/ or Prohibited Waste
$250.00
Use Improper Waste Containers
$125.00
Improperly filled containers, bags or bins
$125.00
Set out containers, bins or bags for collection before 7:00pm on day
before collection
$125.00
Fail to remove containers, bins or bags for collection by 9:00pm on
collection day
$125.00
Fail to Use Automated Collection Container where waste is
collected by automation collection
$125.00
Filled containers, bins, or bags exceed weight and/or volume
limitations
$125.00
Fail to properly locate automated collection containers for
collection
$125.00
Fail to use commercial bin
$250.00
Fail to provide sufficient bins, containers or bags
$250.00
Collection Interference
$125.00
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Failure to keep lid closed
$125.00
Fail to comply with Order
$1000.00
Second Offence of any of the above
Double the original
penalty
End of SCHEDULE "B" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
CONTRAVENTION & PENALTIES
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SCHEDULE "C" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY TIPPING FEES
S. No. Waste Facility & Waste Description
Member Fee
Non-Member Fee
TRANSFER STATION
1.
Residential Waste (Regular
Garbage)
$85.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
2.
Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional Waste (Regular
Garbage)
$185.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $20.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
3.
Mixed Loads (Commercial)
$240.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $50.00
if below 100kg)
$300.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $70.00 if below
100kg)
4.
Mixed Loads (Residential)
$100.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
COMPOST FACILITY
5.
Organic Waste- Residential
No Charge
No Charge
6.
Organic Waste- Commercial
$15.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$20.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $10.00 if below
100kg)
7.
Contaminated Recyclables-
Contaminated > 10% (Charged as
commercial waste)
$185.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $20.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
CLASS III LANDFILL
8.
Demolition/ Construction and Inert
Materials (Residential)
$80.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
9.
Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional Waste (Inert Waste)
$160.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $25.00
if below 100kg)
$260.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $50.00 if below
100kg)
10.
Asbestos
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
11.
Clean Clay Fill
No Charge
No Charge
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)
RESIDENTIAL- RECYCLABLES
12.
Sorted Recyclables
No Charge
No Charge
13.
Mixed Recyclables
$15.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$50.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $20.00 if below
100kg)
14. Contaminated Recyclables-
Contaminated > 10% (Charged as
residential waste)
$85.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)
INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL- RECYCLABLES
15.
Sorted Cardboard
$30.00/ tonne
$60.00/tonne
16.
Sorted Newspaper
$30.00/ tonne
$60.00/tonne
17.
Sorted Office Paper
$30.00/ tonne
$60.00/tonne
18.
Sorted Mixed Paper
$30.00/ tonne
$60.00/tonne
19.
Sorted Tin Cans
$30.00/ tonne
$60.00/tonne
20.
Sorted Shopping Bags
$30.00/ tonne
$30.00/ tonne
21.
Sorted Mixed Plastics
$30.00/ tonne
$30.00/ tonne
22.
Mixed Load and /or Contaminated
Recyclables - Contaminated > 10%
(Charged as ICI Regular Waste)
$185.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $20.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
23. Electronic Waste (under ARMA
eligible materials)
No Charge
No Charge
24.
Concrete (with or without exposed
reinforcement) or Asphalt
$15.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$30.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $15.00 if below
100kg)
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25.
Scrap Metal
No Charge
No Charge
26.
Used Oil- under 50 L
No Charge
No Charge
27.
Used Oil- over 50 L
$0.05 per Liter
$0.10 per Liter
28.
Used Paint- Residential
No Charge
No Charge
29.
Used Paint- Commercial
$20 per load (max. 50L)
$30 per load (max. 50L)
30.
Tires -without Rims
No Charge
No Charge
31.
Tires- with Rims
$5.00 per tire
$5.00 per tire
32.
Batteries
No Charge
No Charge
33.
Fluorescent Lamps
No Charge
No Charge
ANIMAL CARCASSES
34.
Domestic Animal
$85.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
35.
Large Animals (does not include
livestock)
$185.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $20.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
OTHER WASTE SPECIAL CHARGES
36.
White Goods- no Freon/ CFC
No Charge
No Charge
37.
White Goods- with Freon/ CFC
$35.00 each
$35.00 each
38.
Industrial Chemical including
contaminated paint, oil, fuel
$20 per load (max. 50L)
$30 per load (max. 50L)
39.
Propane Tanks- under 20lbs
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
40.
Propane Tanks- over 20lbs
$55.00 each
$55.00 each
41. Sofas & Mattresses- Residential
$80.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $10.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
42.
Sofas & Mattresses- Commercial
$160.00 per tonne
(minimum charge $20.00
if below 100kg)
$240.00 per tonne (minimum
charge $40.00 if below
100kg)
43.
Material Inbound Under EPR
program to Material Recovery
Facility
No Charge
No Charge
End of SCHEDULE "C" to WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 519-UT-14
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY TIPPING FEES
Amended February 2, 2016, Bylaw 571-UT-2016
Amended January 23, 2018, Bylaw 622-UT-18
Amended October 22, 2019, Bylaw 649-UT-19
Amended January 23, 2024 Bylaw No. 831-UT-24
Amended by Bylaw No. 837-UT-24
May 14, 2024
Amended by Bylaw No. 858-UT-24
January 28, 2025
Amended by Bylaw No. 877-UT-25
June 10, 2025
Amended by Bylaw No. 889-UT-26
January 27, 2026