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Bylaw 39-2014
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BYLAW 39-2014
(Consolidated on April 4, 2023)
A BYLAW OF STRATHCONA COUNTY TO ESTABLISH TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF WASTE COLLECTION AND
RECYCLING SERVICES IN STRATHCONA COUNTY.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, provides that a
Council may pass bylaws respecting public utilities; and
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable and expedient to set out the terms and conditions
applicable to the collection and disposal of solid waste and the provision of recycling
services within Strathcona County;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF STRATHCONA COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF
ALBERTA, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART 1
TITLE
1
This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Waste Management Bylaw".
PART 2
DEFINITIONS
2
In this Bylaw,
(1)
"administrator" means the Chief Commissioner of Strathcona
County, or a person appointed by the Chief Commissioner as his or
her designate;
(2)
"apartment building" means a collective group of six or more units
in an apartment or condominium-style building which includes
units on more than one storey and is managed by a property
management group or person, a condominium association, or a
similar board or group;
(3)
"ashes" means the powdery residue left after the combustion of
any substance and includes partially burnt wood, charcoal, or coal;
(4)
"automated bin service" means the collection of collectable
materials by a private contractor in contract with an owner or
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householder, but does not include collection services provided by
the County's collection contractor;
(5)
"blue bag" means a blue, transparent plastic bag utilized for the
collection of commingled recyclables;
(6)
"Christmas tree" means a real evergreen tree that:
(a) was used as part of Christmas celebrations, and
(b) has had all decorations and lights removed;
(7)
"clear bag" means a clear, transparent plastic bag utilized for the
collection of special materials as designated by the administrator;
(S.2(a), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(8)
"clerk of the provincial court" means an officer of a provincial court
who accepts filings, issues processes, and keeps records;
(9)
"collectable materials" means materials placed for collection
service and includes:
(a) waste materials,
(a.1) medical and home health care waste;
(S.2(b), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(b) organic materials,
(c) commingled recyclables,
(d) large items,
(e) yard waste,
(f) Christmas trees, and
(g) any other material that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(10)
"collection cart" means a wheeled receptacle, designed to be
emptied mechanically into an automated collection vehicle, that
has been allocated to an eligible premises by the administrator;
(11)
"collection container" means a:
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(a) collection cart,
(b) blue bag supplied by the householder for collection of
commingled recyclables,
(S.2(c), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(c) clear bag supplied by the household for the collection of
special materials as designated by the administrator, or
(S.2(d), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(d) paper yard waste bag or compostable bag supplied by the
householder for the collection of yard waste;
(S.2(e), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(e) reusable receptacle supplied by the householder for the
collection of commingled recyclables or yard waste;
(S.2(f), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(12)
"collection contractor" means a person, or the agent to any
person, that is, under contract to the County, providing collection
service to an eligible premises;
(13)
"collection service" means the collection of collectable materials;
(14)
"commercial facilities" includes retail stores, warehouses,
restaurants, and other commercial and industrial facilities;
(15)
"commingled recyclables" includes:
(a) container recyclables,
(b) fibre recyclables, and
(c) any other material that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(16)
"compostable bag" means a bag made of organic materials that is
certified as compostable under the Composting Council of
Canada's Compostable Products - Certification Program (CAN/BNQ
0017-988) or ISO 17088;
(17)
"compulsory service" means collection service that a householder
is required to receive from the County's collection contractor under
Part 6;
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(18)
"construction and demolition waste" means waste material
generated as a result of construction, demolition, or renovation
activities at commercial facilities including, but not limited to:
(a) polystyrene,
(b) fiberglass insulation,
(c) pieces of wood,
(d) siding,
(e) shingles,
(f) drywall,
(g) hazardous wastes, and
(h) any other materials that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(19)
"container recyclables" means:
(a) glass bottles and jars,
(b) aluminum containers,
(c) steel and tin cans,
(d) margarine and yogurt containers,
(e) Deleted
(S.2(g), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(f) plastic bottles with twist-off tops,
(g) Deleted
(S.2(h), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(h) Deleted
(S.2(i), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(i) beverage containers,
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(j) beverage tetra paks and mini-sip containers, and
(S.2(j), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(k) any other material that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(20)
"Council" means the Municipal Council of Strathcona County;
(21)
"County" means Strathcona County;
(22)
"custom waste diversion plan" means a plan created by the
property management group or condominium association in
charge of a residential complex or apartment building that outlines
how waste will be managed and separated in order to facilitate
collection of waste materials, commingled recyclables, and organic
materials;
(23)
"detached residential building" means:
(a) a free-standing residential building occupied by a single
unit, or
(b) a free-standing residential building, such as a duplex or row
housing, that consists of two or more units built side-by-
side sharing a wall,
but does not include any unit or building that is part of a
residential complex or apartment building;
(24)
"dwelling" includes a:
(a) detached residential building,
(b) residential complex, and
(c) apartment building;
(25)
"eligible premises" means a dwelling, building, or facility under
Part 5;
(26)
"enviroservice depot" means any permanent or temporary area
within the County that has been designated by the administrator
to receive enviroservice materials;
(27)
"enviroservice materials" includes:
(a) household hazardous waste,
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(b) paint,
(c) oil and glycol,
(d) propane tanks,
(e) batteries,
(f) fluorescent light tubes,
(g) electronics,
(h) metals, or
(i) any other material that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(28)
"extra yard waste event" means a supplementary collection period
scheduled by the administrator for extra collection service of yard
waste;
(29)
"Fees and Charges Bylaw" means the Strathcona County's Fees,
Rates and Charges Bylaw 51-2022, as amended or replaced;
(S.2(k), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(30)
"fibre recyclables" includes:
(a) mixed paper,
(b) corrugated cardboard,
(c) newsprint,
(d) box board,
(e) magazines,
(f) catalogues,
(g) flyers,
(h) telephone books,
(i) soft cover books,
(j) paper egg cartons,
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(k) polycoat milk containers, and
(l) any other materials that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(31)
"hamlet" means the area within the boundaries of a hamlet as
declared by Ministerial Order or by Bylaw or Resolution of Council,
but does not include the urban service area;
(32)
"householder" means any owner, occupant, lessee or tenant, or
any other person with the care and control of a dwelling or a unit
within a dwelling;
(S.2, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
(32.1) "home health care exemption" means an allocation of an additional
waste materials collection cart for collection of medical and home
health care waste as set out in Part 10;
(S.2(l), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(33)
"industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) waste" means waste
generated as a result of ICI activities at commercial facilities or
institutional facilities within the County;
(34)
"institutional facilities" includes:
(a) municipal buildings and facilities,
(b) hospitals,
(c) schools,
(d) libraries, and
(e) any other facility that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(35)
"large item" means a non-usable household item that is too large
to fit in a collection container, and includes:
(S.2(m), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(a) appliances,
(b) furniture,
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(c) mattresses,
(d) box springs, and
(e) hot water tanks,
but does not include non-collectable material;
(36)
"large item event" means a supplementary collection period
scheduled by the administrator for extra collection service of large
items;
(36.1) "medical and home health care waste" includes, but is not limited
to:
(a) empty and/or sealed colostomy bags;
(b) empty and/or sealed gastric and nasal tubes;
(c) incontinence pads and products;
(d) intravenous bags and tubing;
(e) sponges, dressings, gloves;
(f) any material that has been designated as medical or home
health care waste by the administrator
that has been bagged and tied closed in accordance with Part 9,
but excludes:
(g) biomedical waste (pathological waste and human tissues);
(h) hazardous materials (combustible, toxic or dangerous
materials);
(i) sharps (hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets or sharps);
(j) pharmaceuticals (pills, liquids, ointments obtained through
a prescription).
(S.2(n), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(37)
"non-collectable materials" means all waste other than collectable
materials and includes, but is not limited to:
(a) transient waste,
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(b) highly combustible or explosive materials including, but not
limited to,
a) celluloid cuttings,
b) motion picture film,
c) oil or gasoline soaked rags,
d) gas containers,
e) chemicals,
f) acids or other combustible residues,
g) fine dry sawdust,
h) ammunition,
i) dynamite,
j) lead-acid automotive batteries,
k) propane tanks, and
l) any other material that may be designated as such by the
administrator,
(c) any compounds that may be considered dangerous or
hazardous under the provisions or provincial or federal
legislation;
(d) material that is considered pathogenic or biomedical
including, but not limited to:
a) dressings, unless bagged and tied closed in accordance
with Part 9,
(S.2(o), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
b) bandages, unless bagged and tied closed in accordance
with Part 9,
(S.2(p), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
c) hypodermic needles,
d) infected materials discarded in the course of practice of
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physicians, surgeons, dentists, or veterinarians,
(S.2(q), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(e) carcasses or parts of any animal, except food waste,
(f) sheet iron,
(g) large pieces of scrap metal,
(h) machine parts,
(i) automobile parts and bodies,
(j) automobile fuel tanks,
(k) septic tank pumpings, raw sewage, or industrial sludge,
(l) radioactive materials,
(m) soil, sod, rocks, tree trunks, or stumps,
(n) ICI waste,
(o) construction and demolition waste,
(p) any material that has been designated as non-collectable
material by the administrator, and
(q) any waste material that has not been placed for collection
in accordance with Parts 9, 11, and 12;
(38)
"organics kitchen catcher" means a small container supplied by the
administrator for the collection of organic materials prior to
deposit in the organics collection cart;
(39)
"organic materials" means organic materials that are compostable
and includes, but is not limited to:
(a) yard waste,
(b) kitchen food waste,
(c) cooled ashes,
(S.2(r), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(d) fruits, vegetables, and peelings,
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(e) table scraps,
(f) meat, poultry, fish and shellfish,
(g) dairy products,
(h) cooking oil, grease, and fat,
(i) bread,
(j) grains,
(k) rice,
(l) pasta,
(m) bones,
(n) eggshells,
(o) coffee grounds and filters,
(p) tea leaves and bags,
(q) soiled cardboard, paper, and pizza boxes,
(r) paper plates and napkins, and
(s) any other materials designated as such by the
administrator;
(40)
"owner" means the person who is registered under the Land Titles
Act, RSA 2000, c. L-4, as the owner of a fee simple estate in land,
or a person who is recorded as the owner of a property on the tax
assessment roll of the County;
(40.1) "paper yard waste bag" means a large, heavy duty paper bag
utilized for the collection of yard waste;";
(S.2(s), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(41)
"person" means a person as defined by Common Law, and
includes any individual, householder, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind;
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(42)
"recycle station" means an area with the County that has been
designated by the administrator to receive collectable materials, or
any other materials designated by the administrator;
(43)
"residential complex" means a collective group of six or more units
that is managed by a property management group or person, a
condominium association, or a similar board or group, but
excludes apartment buildings;
(44)
"residential home renovation waste" means waste generated as a
result of residential home construction, demolition, or renovations
activities including, but not limited to:
(a) drywall,
(b) scrap wood,
(c) rolled carpet,
(d) rigid polystyrene foam,
(e) siding,
(f) pvc pipe,
(g) shingles,
(h) fibreglass insulation, and
(i) any other materials that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(45)
"reusable receptacle" means an impermeable bag or container
intended for repeated use and has adequate handles for easy
lifting, but excludes cardboard cartons, oil drums, plant pots, paint
cans, and other similar containers.
(45.1) "reuse station" means an area with the County that has been
designated by the administrator to receive and distribute reusable
goods and materials as may be designated by the administration;"
(S.2(t), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(46)
"road" and "roadway" means a roadway within the meaning of the
Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c. T-6;
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(47)
"rural area" means the area of the County not included within the
boundary or a hamlet or of the urban service area;
(48)
"subscription service" means an account opened by a householder
for collection service from the County where compulsory service is
not required or available under Part 6;
(49)
"supplementary collection service" mean collection service
provided beyond the regular collection service provided by the
County;
(50)
"transient waste" means waste material produced outside the
County or produced at a location other that the dwelling in front of
which it is placed for collection service;
(51)
"unit" means a self-contained portion of a dwelling occupied as a
separate residence;
(52)
"urban service area" means the urban area within the County and
incorporates the boundaries of the Hamlet of Sherwood Park as
declared by Ministerial Order No. 761/95, or as expanded by
Ministerial Order or by Bylaw or Resolution of Council;
(53)
"utility bill" means a monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or annual
statement of fees levied by, and owed to, the County for provision
of utility services;
(54)
"violation ticket" means a ticket issued pursuant to the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, RSA 2000, c. P-34;
(S.3, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
(55)
"waste diversion compliance plan" means a plan created by a
private collection services provider that outlines how collection of
waste materials, commingled recyclables, and, if approved,
organic materials from a dwelling and must outline how the
materials will be collected and kept separate and, where possible,
diverted from the landfill;
(56)
"waste materials" means all collectable materials discarded from a
dwelling, but does not include organic materials, fibre recyclables,
container recyclables, yard waste, large items, Christmas trees, or
non-collectable waste, and includes, but is not limited to;
(a) crockery and glassware,
(b) floor sweepings,
(c) Non-usable clothing and furnishings,
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(S.2(u), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(d) non-recyclable plastic, metal, and packaging,
(e) non-repairable household goods,
(f) household waste,
(g) broken glass or sharp objects,
(S.2(v), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(h) any item that is made up of two materials that cannot be
separated for recycling,
(i) residential home renovation waste, and
(j) any other materials that may be designated as such by the
administrator;
(57)
"yard waste" means materials generated in growing and tending to
yards and plants and includes, but is not limited to,
(a) grass clippings,
(b) twigs,
(c) house and garden plants,
(d) sawdust and wood shavings, and
(e) any other material designated as such by the administrator.
PART 3
THE ADMINISTRATOR
3
The administrator shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Bylaw
and, for this purpose, may:
(1)
delegate any of the administrator's powers, duties, or functions
under this Bylaw to an employee of the County;
(2)
divide the County into collection zones;
(3)
alter the boundaries of the collections zones divided under section
3(2);
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(4)
designate a particular time and day of the week for collection of
collectable material in each collection area;
(5)
determine the frequency of collection of collectable materials;
(6)
designate the hours of operation, conditions of operations, and
guidelines for accepting collectable materials at recycle stations;
(7)
organize the collection of enviroservice materials, including:
(a) setting the location for an enviroservice depot,
(b) setting the date and hours of operation of an enviroservice
depot,
(c) designating which enviroservice materials shall be
accepted, and
(d) arranging a mobile enviroservice depot;
(8)
manage and oversee the contract of any collection contractor;
(9)
assign collection carts to eligible premises; and
(9.1)
establish conditions for a home health care exemption and
approve home health care exemptions; and
(S.3, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(10)
take any recourse under Part 16 to secure payment of any utility
bill.
4
All collectable materials collected by the collection contractor or deposited
at a recycle station or enviroservice depot become the property of the
County.
4.1
All reusable goods and materials received at a reuse station become the
property of the County.
(S.4, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
PART 4
THE HOUSEHOLDER
5
Every householder that receives compulsory service or subscription service
shall:
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(1)
utilize the organic materials collection cart and waste materials
collection cart for the storing and collection of organic materials
and waste materials, respectively, prior to placing the collection
cart for collection service;
(2)
provide sufficient and adequate collection containers to contain
commingled recyclables and extra yard waste generated at the
householder's dwelling;
(3)
maintain collection containers in good repair and sanitary
condition;
(4)
ensure that each collection container is covered, or its lid is
completely closed, except when being emptied or filled;
(5)
ensure collection containers remain adjacent to a man-made
structure permanently affixed to the eligible premises' land, except
when placed for collection;
(S.5(a), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(6)
store collectable materials only in collection containers made
inaccessible to pests or animals;
(7)
ensure proper preparation of collectable materials under Part 9;
(8)
ensure collection containers are placed for collection as per Parts
11 and 12; and
(9)
deposit enviroservice materials at an enviroservice depot or a
similar location that accepts enviroservice materials in accordance
with Part 15.
(S.5(b), Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
PART 5
ELIGIBLE PREMISES
6
Eligible premises means occupied dwellings, buildings, facilities, and
premises when they have been granted occupancy by the County and are
required or approved to receive collection services from the collection
contractor, and includes:
(1)
detached residential buildings;
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(2)
residential complexes that have not opted out of the County's
collection service under Part 6;
(3)
apartment buildings that have been approved by the
administrator, under section 9, to receive the County's collection
service, and
(4)
institutional facilities that have been approved by the
administrator, under section 9, to receive the County's collection
service.
PART 6
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
7
Each householder whose dwelling is
(1)
a detached residential building, except a detached residential
building on a property equal to or greater than 0.81 hectares in
area in the rural area, or
(2)
a residential complex,
shall receive the County's collection service without need to receive
approval from the administrator.
(S.6, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
8
A householder whose dwelling is:
(1)
a residential complex;
(2)
a detached residential building, within the urban service area or a
hamlet, on a property equal to or greater than 0.81 hectares in
area; or
(3)
a detached residential building on a property less than 0.81
hectares in area within a hamlet, that is occupied for an
accumulated period of less than 6 months in a calendar year;
may apply to opt out of the County's collection service.
9
A householder whose dwelling is:
(1)
an apartment building;
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(2)
an institutional facility; or
(3)
a detached residential building in the rural area on a property
equal to or greater than 0.81 hectares in area;
may apply to the administrator to be added to the County's collection
service.
10
Notwithstanding sections 7-9, householders on private streets or roads, or
whose property is adjacent to a provincial highway, are eligible for the
County's collection service only if:
(1)
the private street, road, or driveway is safely passable by a
collection vehicle; or
(2)
the collectable materials are brought to the nearest intersection
with a public street for collection;
and, in addition to subsection (1) or (2);
(3)
an application for collection services is approved by the
administrator.
11
An application by a householder under section 10 must include an
executed Private Property - Right of Entry agreement with the County.
12
The administrator may require that a householder under section 10 bring
collection containers to the nearest intersection with a public street or
road.
13
A householder under section 8 that wishes to opt out if the County's
collection service must provide to the administrator:
(1)
a certified-true copy of a provisional contract with a private
collection services provider outlining services to be provided by the
private collection services provider;
and
(2)
for householders applying under section 8(2), a statutory
declaration that the householder's property is equal to or greater
than 0.81 hectares in area; or
(3)
for householders applying under section 8(3), a statutory
declaration that the householder's dwelling is occupied for cooking,
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eating, sleeping, or living purposes for less than six months in a
calendar year.
14
The discretion to approve or deny an application under section 8 or 9 rests
solely with the administrator.
15
A householder that has opted out of the County's collection service under
section 8 is not eligible to receive the County's collection service for one
year from the date of approval of the application by the administrator.
16
The effective date for opting out of the County's collection service under
section 8 is the date of approval of the application by the administrator.
17
A householder of an eligible premises that requires collection services
beyond the regular level of service established by the administrator may
apply to the administrator for supplementary collection services.
18
An application under section 17 must be made in writing.
19
The discretion to approve or deny an application under section 17 rests
solely with the administrator.
20
A householder whose application under section 17 is denied may contract
with a private collection service provider for supplementary collection
services only.
PART 7
COLLECTION SERVICES
21
No person other than the administrator or the collection contractor shall
provide collection service or supplementary collection service within the
urban service area, except as outlined in Part 6.
22
Subject to section 23, no person other than the administrator or the
collection contractor shall provide collection service or supplementary
collection service outside the urban service area, except any person who,
at the date of passage of this Bylaw, is providing collection service or
supplementary collection service outside the urban service area may
continue to do so.
23
If a person, who, at the date of passage of this Bylaw, was providing
collection services or supplementary collection services outside of the
urban service area subsequently discontinues providing such services, that
person may not recommence providing such services at a later date.
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24
Every person that provides private collection service to a detached
residential building must
(1)
provide collection service for waste materials, organic materials,
commingled recyclables, and any other material that can be
diverted from the landfill; and
(2)
provide to the householder whatever containers or receptacles are
suitable to the private collection service operation.
25
Every person who provides private collection service to an approved
residential complex that has received a development permit before June
30, 2015 must by September 30, 2015:
(1)
provide collection services for waste materials, organic materials
and commingled recyclables;
(2)
Notwithstanding the previous clause properties that as at passage
of this bylaw that rely on automated bin service will be required to
provide at minimum waste collection and one of paper or
cardboard recycling;
(3)
submit to the administrator for approval a waste diversion
compliance plan for each dwelling serviced;
(4)
provide updates to any waste diversion compliance plan:
(a) annually; and
(b) any time the waste diversion compliance plan changes,
except changes to the frequency of collection services or
the size of bins.
26
Every person who provides private collection service to an approved
apartment building that has received a development permit before June
30, 2015 must by September 30, 2015:
(1)
provide collection services for
(a) waste materials, and
(b) paper or cardboard.
(2)
submit to the administrator for approval a waste diversion
compliance plan for each dwelling serviced;
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(3)
provide updates to any waste diversion compliance plan:
(a) annually, and
(b) any time the waste diversion compliance plan changes,
except changes to the frequency of collection services or
the size of bins.
27
Every person who provides private collection service to an approved
residential complex or apartment building that has received a development
permit after June 30, 2015 must:
(1)
provide equal access to collection services for waste materials,
organic materials and commingled recyclables;
(2)
submit to the administrator for approval a waste diversion
compliance plan for each dwelling serviced; and
(3)
provide updates to any waste diversion compliance plan
(a) annually, and
(b) any time the waste diversion compliance plan changes,
except changes to the frequency of collection services or
the size of bins.
28
Every person who wishes to provide collection services of organic materials
must receive approval from the administrator prior to provision of the
service.
29
The administrator may, at any time, visually inspect, and confirm the
destination of, waste materials, commingled recyclables, and organic
materials collected by a private collection service provider.
PART 8
RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX AND APARTMENT BUILDING WASTE DIVERSION
30
Each residential complex that has received a development permit before
June 30, 2015 must implement, by September 15, 2015, on-site collection
services for:
(a)
waste materials, organic materials and commingled recyclables;
(b)
Notwithstanding the previous clause properties that as at passage
of this bylaw that rely on automated bin service will be required to
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provide at minimum waste collection and one of paper or
cardboard recycling;
31
Each apartment building that has received a development permit before
June 30, 2015 must implement, by September 30, 2015, on-site collection
service for:
(a)
waste materials, and
(b)
paper or cardboard.
32
Any residential complex or apartment building that receives a development
permit on or after June 30, 2015 must provide equal access to on-site
collection services for waste materials, commingled recyclables and organic
materials.
33
Each residential complex or apartment building must obtain collection
service from:
(1)
the County, through its collection service or subscription service,
or
(2)
a private collection service provider, in accordance with Part 7.
34
Each residential complex and apartment building must submit to the
administrator for approval a custom waste diversion plan.
35
The administrator may, at any time, request an update or audit of a
custom waste diversion plan.
PART 9
PREPARATION OF COLLECTABLE MATERIALS
36
Where a household receives the County's collection service waste materials
shall be prepared for collection in accordance with the following limits and
conditions:
(1)
Waste materials must be deposited in the waste materials
collection cart;
(1.1)
Medical and home health care waste must be bagged, tied closed
securely and deposited in the waste materials collection cart;
(S.7, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
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(2)
The volume of waste materials in the collection cart must not
exceed the volume of the collection cart;
(3)
The lid of the collection cart must be completely closed when
placed for collection;
(4)
The weight of the collection cart must not exceed 90 kilograms;
(5)
Waste materials must be placed in the collection cart so as to
prevent their escape into the environment during the collection
process;
(6)
Pet feces or cat litter packaged in plastic bags must be placed in
the waste materials collection cart;
(7)
No organic materials, commingled recyclables, enviroservice
materials, extra yard waste, or non-collectable materials shall be
placed in the waste materials collection cart;
(8)
Glass or sharp objects must be tightly wrapped in cardboard or
another suitable material and clearly marked to prevent injury to
collection personnel.
37
When a household receives the County's collection service organic
materials shall be prepared for collection in accordance with the following
limits and conditions:
(1)
Organic materials must be deposited in the organic materials
collection cart;
(2)
The volume of organic materials in the collection cart must not
exceed the volume of the collection cart;
(3)
The lid of the collection cart must be completely closed when
placed for collection;
(4)
The weight of the collection cart must not exceed 90 kilograms;
(5)
Organic materials must be placed in the collection cart so as to
prevent their escape into the environment during the collection
process;
(6)
Yard waste shall be placed in the organics cart, unless it is placed
for an extra yard waste event;
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(7)
Ashes, shredded paper, and sawdust shall be packaged cold in
compostable bags or in a fibre box and placed in the organic
materials collection cart;
(8)
Fibre recyclables that are soiled or used to package organic
materials may be placed in the organic materials collection cart;
(9)
Excess yard waste that does not fit into the organics material
collection cart may be taken to a recycle station or placed out for
collection during an extra yard waste event;
(10)
No waste materials, commingled recyclables, enviroservice
materials, or non-collectable materials shall be placed in the
organic materials collection cart.
38
Where a household receives the County's collection service commingled
recyclables shall be prepared for collection in accordance with the following
limits and conditions:
(1)
There shall be no limit to the amount of commingled recyclables
that may be placed for collection at each eligible premises on each
collection day;
(2)
Commingled recyclables must be clean and unsoiled prior to
placement for collection;
(3)
Commingled recyclables must be placed in a blue bag or reusable
receptacle and secured to prevent their escape into the
environment;
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection 3, shredded paper must be packaged
in a blue bag prior to being place for collection;
(5)
Corrugated cardboard that does not fit in a collection container
must be secured in a bundle weighing not more than 25 kilograms
and not be greater than 0.35m x 0.20m x 1.0m in size;
(6)
The maximum weight of each collection bag or container
containing commingled recyclables shall not exceed 25 kilograms.
The height shall not be less than 46 centimeters nor greater than
76 centimeters;
(7)
No waste materials, organic materials, enviroservice materials, or
non-collectable materials shall be placed in the commingled
recyclables bag or container.
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39
Where a household receives the County's collection service extra yard
waste shall be prepared for collection in accordance with the following
limits and conditions:
(1)
There shall be no limit to the amount of extra yard waste that may
be placed for collection during an extra yard waste event;
(2)
Extra yard waste shall be placed in paper yard waste bags or
compostable bags securely closed or in a reusable receptacle with
a lid to prevent the yard waste from escaping;
(S.4, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
(S.8, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(3)
Each bag of yard waste shall weigh no more than 25 kilograms;
(4)
Branches up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter may be cut down to no
more than 1.0m in length tied, using tape, into secure bundles
weighing; no more than 25 kilograms;
(5)
Eligible premises with approved lane or back alley collection
service must place extra yard waste at the front of their property
for an extra yard waste event, with the exception of those eligible
premises where the front of the property is inaccessible by the
collection contractor.
40
Where a household received the County's collection service Christmas
trees shall be prepared for collection in accordance with the following limits
and conditions:
(1)
Christmas trees longer than 2.0m shall be cut into sections no
longer than 1.3m;
(2)
Decorations, lights, tree stands, and plastic bags must be removed
from the Christmas tree prior to placing it out for collection;
(3)
Eligible premises with approved lane or back alley collection
service must place Christmas trees at the front of their property
for collection, with the exception of those eligible premises where
the front of the property is inaccessible by the collection
contractor.
41
Where a household receives the County's collection service large items
shall be prepared for collection only in accordance with the following limits
and conditions:
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(1)
For each eligible premises a maximum or two large items weighing
no more than 90 kilograms and no more than 2.0m in any
dimension may be placed for collection during a large item event;
(2)
Fridges and freezers placed for collection during a large item event
must be emptied and have their doors removed;
(3)
No person shall place any enviroservice materials, recyclable
electronics, or items that are accepted under the Alberta Recycling
Management Authority's program for collection during a large item
event;
(4)
Any large item that appears to be placed for collection under Part
11 will be considered an item left for collection. Mistaken, lost, or
damaged items will be assessed at the administrator's discretion
and may be found to be left at the householder's expense;
(5)
Eligible premises with approved lane or back alley collection
service must place large items at the front of their property for
collection, with the exception of those eligible premises where the
front of the property is inaccessible by the collection contractor.
42
No person shall place non-collectable materials for collection.
43
The householder of each eligible premises shall be responsible for
containing collectable materials to prevent their escape into the
environment. In the event any collectable material escapes from a
householder's collection container that householder shall be responsible to
gather the escaped collectable material and deposit it back in the collection
container.
44
No person other than the householder, the administrator, or the collection
contractor shall interfere with, disturb the contents of, remove materials
from, or add additional materials to any collection container at an eligible
premises.
PART 10
COLLECTION CARTS AND KITCHEN CATCHER
45
Upon opening an account, subscribing or re-subscribing to the County's
collection service:
(1)
the householder of an eligible premises may request allocation of
one of each of the following:
(a) a waste materials collection cart having one of the following
approximate capacities:
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(i) medium (120 litres); or
(ii) large (240 litres);
(b) an organic materials collection cart having one of the
following approximate capacities:
(i) medium (120 litres); or
(ii) large (240 litres)
(c) an organics kitchen catcher; and
(2)
at any time, the householder of an eligible premises may request
allocation of one or more additional collection carts provided the
householder is already allocated the largest capacity collection cart
of the type requested.
(S.9, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
45.1 Any householder with a home health care issue requiring an additional
waste materials collection cart may apply to the administrator for a home
health care exemption on the following conditions and any other conditions
established by the administrator:
(1)
only one home health care exemption will be available to each
householder;
(2)
a householder applying for a home health care exemption must
provide a declaration of a parent/guardian, caregiver, family
member or the householder declaring the eligibility of the
individual for the program;
(3)
the home health care exemption is for the householder only and
will not be transferred or used for non-home health care waste
purposes;
(4)
the home health care exemption is for householders and must not
be used for excess waste generated by home businesses such as
day or group homes, unless an exception is approved by the
administrator;
(5)
the home health care exemption is for the period of time that a
householder with a home health care issue requires an additional
waste materials collection cart and meets the conditions for a
home health care exemption, or such other period of time as
designated by the administrator;
(6)
if the home health care exemption is no longer required, the
householder must notify the administrator immediately to arrange
for the waste materials collection cart to be returned;
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(7)
the administrator may
(a) inspect the waste materials collection cart, and
(b) require the householder to provide a declaration of
continuing eligibility for the program from time to time
to ensure compliance with this Bylaw; and
(8)
failure to comply with this Bylaw or any additional conditions
established by the administrator for the home health care
exemption will result in immediate removal of the home health
care exemption.
(S.10, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
45.2 If a householder of an eligible premises does not request allocation of at
least one of each of the collection carts, the administrator may allocate
collection carts to the householder.
(S.11, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
45.3 The administrator shall deliver a kitchen catcher and one or more waste
materials collection carts and organic materials collection carts as selected
by the householder or as allocated by the administrator to each premises
that receives the County's collection service.
(S.12, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
45.4 The householder may request a change in the size of a collection cart not
more than once every 12 months or such other period of time as may be
designated by the administrator, and the change is subject to any
conditions as may be established by the administrator.
(S.13, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
46
Collection carts are the property of the County and are identified and
linked to each property by a serial number and a radio frequency
identification (RFID) tag.
47
Deleted
(S.14, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
48
Householders must comply with the following provisions with respect to
collection carts:
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(1)
Householders must ensure their assigned collection carts are kept
in a clean and sanitary condition;
(2)
Collections carts must not be permanently altered, stickered, or
painted;
(3)
The householder must notify the County of any stolen, lost, or
damaged collection carts;
(4)
The householder of an eligible premises shall make the collection
carts assigned to the eligible premises available to the
administrator within a reasonable time frame upon request for
inspection or repair, or for confirmation of the serial number or the
RFID tag number.
49
The repair or replacement of collection carts or kitchen catchers damaged
due to misuse, alteration, or abuse by the householder shall be the
responsibility of that householder.
50
The administrator may charge a fee or issue a fine to an owner for a lost
or damaged collection cart, in accordance with the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
51
The administrator may charge a repair or replacement fee to an owner
under section 50 if an owner sells an eligible premises and there are
missing or damaged carts when the subsequent owner takes possession of
the eligible premises.
52
If a householder requests and is allocated from the administrator a
collection cart of a different capacity or an additional collection cart, the
householder's service fees will be adjusted in accordance the Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
(S.15, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
53
In the urban service area and hamlets the collection carts assigned to an
eligible premises are to remain with that premises.
54
If a householder is receiving subscription service when that householder
sells or ceases to occupy the dwelling, the householder must notify the
administrator immediately and the administrator will close the subscription
service account and will arrange to retrieve the collection carts and kitchen
catcher prior to the final date of occupancy by the householder.
(S.5, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
(S.16, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
PART 11
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PLACEMENT OF COLLECTION CONTAINERS
55
Collectable materials placed for collection must be placed in front of the
eligible premises from which they have accumulated, unless otherwise
approved by the administrator.
56
Where collection service in provided to a householder on a private street or
road, or whose property is adjacent to a provincial highway must place out
all collection containers pursuant to approval obtained under section 10.
57
Where collection service is provided along a lane or back alley the
householder must place collection containers on the householder's land at
a location adjacent to the lane or back alley and not separated by any
fence, gate, or other structure.
58
Where collection service is provided to a residential complex or apartment
building the householder shall place the collection containers at a location
agreed to by the administrator and the property management group or
condominium association.
59
Except as specified in sections 56 - 58, collection containers must be
placed at roadside only. All collection containers must be placed:
(1)
on the roadway at the end of the driveway, or the edge of the
property abutting the street or road;
(2)
so as not to obstruct traffic flow on the street or roadway;
(3)
in an upright position with the lid completely closed; and
(4)
with the front of the collection cart facing the street, roadway, or
lane; and
(S.17, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
(5)
with access to collection containers free from snow and ice
buildup.
(S.18, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
60
During planned snow removal, street sweeping, road maintenance, or
other events that may require the roadway to be clear, collection
containers must be set back 1.0m from front curb or road line to
accommodate these activities.
61
Householders will be notified of events under section 60 by road signage,
door knockers, newspaper advertisement, or other similar methods.
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62
Collection containers must be placed such that they have 1.0m of
clearance above and on all sides between the collection container and
other structures and objects, including other collection containers.
63
Collection containers must be placed in a location that is accessible by the
automated collection arm on the vehicle supplied by the collection
contractor. Collection carts must be placed within 1.5m of the nearest
point that the collection vehicle can access.
64
A collection container must not have its lid secured, tied, or strapped down
when placed for collection.
65
Except when placed for collection, each collection container must be stored
adjacent to a man-made structure permanently affixed to the land of the
householder's premises.
(S.19, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
PART 12
COLLECTION TIMES AND FREQUENCIES
66
Collection will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the collection
day assigned to each collection zone.
67
Collectable materials must not be placed for collection prior to 7:00 p.m.
the day before the collection day assigned to that collection zone.
68
Collection containers that have been emptied must be removed prior to
9:00 p.m. on the collection day assigned to that collection zone.
69
When a regularly scheduled day for collection falls on a Federal, Provincial,
or Civic holiday the collection day may be modified to occur on an
alternate day designated by the administrator.
70
The collection of waste materials and organic materials shall be bi-weekly
(once every two weeks) on alternating weeks.
71
No householder shall place waste materials for collection on the day
designated for collection of organic materials.
72
No householder shall place organic materials for collection on the day
designated for collection of waste materials.
73
Despite section 70, all residents in the urban service area, hamlets, and
any other area designated by the administrator shall receive weekly
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collection of organic materials from mid-May to mid-October, commencing
and ending on dates specified each year by the administrator.
74
The collection of commingled recyclables shall occur each week.
PART 13
RESTRICTIONS ON COLLECTION SERVICE
75
Collection service may not be provided if:
(1)
the collectable materials are not placed in a collection container as
described in section 2(11);
(2)
the lid on the collection cart in not completely closed due to the
collection cart being overfilled;
(3)
there is loose material that is not placed in a collection container;
(4)
the collection container contains non-collectable materials;
(5)
the contents of the collection container do not empty properly or
fully during the collection process;
(6)
the collectable materials have not been prepared as described in
Part 9;
(7)
the placement of the collection container does not comply with
Part 11 or Part 12; or
(8)
the owner is in default of payment as described in Part 16.
PART 14
PARKING ON COLLECTION DAY
76
No person shall park a vehicle within 1.0m of a collection container on
collection day.
77
No person shall park a vehicle perpendicular to the curb edge of the road
on collection day, so as to prevent the collection contractor from reaching
the collection containers with the automated collection arm.
78
No person shall block or restrict access by the collection contractor on any
roadway or lane when the collection contractor is attempting to provide
collection services.
PART 15
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RECYCLE STATIONS AND ENVIROSERVICE DEPOTS
79
All persons utilizing a reuse station, recycle station or enviroservice depot
must obey all signs, posted regulations, and directions of site attendants.
(S.20, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
80
No person shall remove any waste materials, organic materials, container
recyclables, fibre recyclables, enviroservice material, or any other material
deposited at a recycle station or enviroservice depot without written
permission from the administrator.
(S.21, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
81
No person shall ignite, cause to be ignited, or deposit any burning or
smouldering waste material, organic material, fibre recyclable, container
recyclable, enviroservice material, or any other material at any recycle
station or enviroservice depot.
82
No person shall deposit at a recycle station or enviroservice depot any
non-collectable material unless authorized in writing by the administrator.
83
An enviroservice depot may only be used by residents of the County for
the disposal of enviroservice materials originating within the County,
unless authorized in writing by the administrator.
PART 16
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL RATES AND CHARGES
84
The rates and charges to be charged for collection services and services
ancillary to collection services, including variable rates or charges for
waste materials collection carts allocated under a home health care
exemption and differing types and sizes of collection carts or for disposal
services at a recycle station or enviroservice depot shall be set out from
time to time in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
(S.22, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
85
Householders subscribing or re-subscribing to the County's collection
service will be subject to a connection fee as set out in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
85.1 Householders requesting a change in the size of a collection cart may be
subject to a collection cart change fee as set out in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
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(S.23, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
86
(1) A householder must open an account with the County before
collection service is provided.
(2) A householder that is not the owner of a property may only open
an account with the property owner's written authorization.
(3) If an account is opened with a householder that is not the owner
of the property, the householder must agree to a pre-authorized
payment method.
(S.6, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
87
As a condition of providing collection service the County may require a
guarantee deposit from the householder in the amount of three
consecutive billing periods, as determined by the administrator.
(S.7, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
88
A guarantee deposit is non-transferable and may be in the form of a
security bond, letter of credit, cash, or a certified cheque.
89
If a guarantee deposit has been provided under section 87, upon
discontinuance of service the deposit shall be returned to the owner within
30 days of the last date of service.
90
If a guarantee deposit provided under section 87 is returned under section
89 the County shall return the deposit amount plus interest, calculated at a
rate of one-half percent (0.5%) below the County's weighted average rate
of return from the previous year.
91
All utility bills will be due and payable as specified on the bill and payments
may be made as specified on the utility bill or to an agent of the County.
92
In the event a utility bill remains unpaid after the date fixed for payment,
a penalty, as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, may be added to the
amount outstanding and shall form part of the rates levied.
(S.8, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
93
In the event a utility bill remains unpaid more than 60 days after the date
fixed for payment the administrator may serve written notice by mail, to
the householder advising that unless the account is paid in full within 10
days of receiving the notice the County may proceed with collection
measures.
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94
Any utility bill remaining unpaid under section 92 will constitute a debt
owing to the County and is recoverable by:
(1) action in a court of competent jurisdiction;
(2) shutting off or discontinuing the County's collection service; and
(3) collecting in a like manner such as through municipal rates and
taxes.
95
In the event of a foreclosure the billing account shall be managed by the
administrator by undertaking all reasonable actions to reduce the County's
exposure to financial loss.
CLOSING ACCOUNTS
96
A householder who is approved to opt-out of the County's collection
service under Part 6 will have their account closed.
97
When ownership or control of a property changes through sale or any
other method, the outgoing householder's account will automatically be
closed, and the incoming owner's account will automatically be opened on
the day of transfer of ownership.
(S.9, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
PART 17
COLLECTION SERVICE BILLING PROCEDURE
98
Where there is compulsory service for utility services, collection service
charges shall be included in the monthly utility bill.
99
In the urban service area, where a householder utilizes subscription
service, subscription service charges shall be included in the monthly utility
bill.
100
In the rural area, where a householder utilizes subscription service,
subscription service charges shall be included in the monthly or quarterly
utility bill.
101
Where collection service is added or deleted during a billing period, utility
bills may be prorated in accordance with the actual number of days of
service that are provided by the County in the billing period.
102
Where a utility bill has been prepaid and collection service is subsequently
discontinued the County will provide a pro-rated refund based on the
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number of days of service that have been provided and the number of
days of service that are remaining.
PART 18
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
103
The administrator is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this
Bylaw.
104
Any person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an
offence and is liable to a penalty as set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
105
Notwithstanding section 104, any person who commits a second or
subsequent offence within one year of committing an offence under this
Bylaw is liable to a fine of double the amount set out in Schedule "A" of
this Bylaw.
106
A person who is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw for which a penalty is
not otherwise provided is liable to a fine of not less than one hundred
dollars ($100.00) and not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
107
A person contravening any provision of this Bylaw shall not be subject to
imprisonment as a penalty for that offence.
108
Nothing in this Bylaw will be construed as curtailing or abridging the right
of the County to obtain compensation for, or to maintain an action for, loss
of or damage to property from or against the person or persons
responsible.
PART 19
VIOLATION TAG
109
The administrator is hereby authorized to issue a violation tag to any
person who the administrator has reasonable and probable grounds to
believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
110
A violation tag may be issued either personally or by mailing a copy to the
last known address.
111
A violation tag shall be in the form approved by the County and shall
state:
(1)
the name of the person;
(2)
the offence;
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(3)
the date of the offence;
(4)
the penalty, as set out in Schedule "A" and in accordance with
sections 104-107;
(5)
that the penalty must be paid within 30 days of the issuance of the
violation tag; and
(6)
any other information as may be required by the County.
112
No more than one violation tag may be issued to a person each day for the
same offence.
113
Where a violation tag is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the Person to whom
the violation tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence,
pay to the County the penalty specified on the violation tag.
PART 20
VIOLATION TICKET
114
In those cases where a violation tag has been issued, and the penalty
specified on the violation tag has not been paid within the prescribed time,
a Peace Officer is hereby authorized to issue a violation ticket pursuant to
Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c. P-34, as
amended or repealed and replaced from time to time.
(S.10, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
115
Notwithstanding section 114, a Peace Officer is hereby authorized to
immediately issue a violation ticket to any person who a Peace Officer has
reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
(S.10, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
116
Where a violation ticket has been issued to a person pursuant to this Bylaw
that person may plead guilty to the offence by submitting to the Clerk of
the Provincial Court, prior to the appearance date specified on the violation
ticket, the specified penalty set out on the violation ticket.
117
Notwithstanding section 116, a Peace Officer has the discretion to require
a mandatory court appearance by a person who has committed an offence
for which no penalty is specified in Schedule "A".
(S.10, Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021)
PART 21
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SEVERABILITY PROVISION
118
Should any provision of this Bylaw be invalid then such provision shall be
severed and the remaining Bylaw shall be maintained.
PART 22
GENERAL
119
Nothing in this Bylaw shall operate to relieve any person from complying
with any Federal, Provincial, or other County law, order, regulation, or
Bylaw.
120
Bylaw 41-2013 is hereby repealed.
121
This Bylaw will come into force and effect after third reading and upon
being signed.
NOTE: Consolidation made under Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act,
R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26 and Bylaw 21-2015 Section 8, and printed under the Chief
Commissioner's authority.
Bylaw 39-2014, passed by Council March 24, 2015
Amendments
Bylaw 59-2021, December 7, 2021
Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023
Bylaw 39-2014
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SCHEDULE "A": PENALTIES
Offence
Section
Penalty
Improper containment of collectable materials in
collection container, or improper gathering of escaped
materials from collection container.
5(4), 43 $100.00
Improper storage of collection containers, except on
collection day.
5(5)
$100.00
Improper preparation of collectable materials.
Part 9
$100.00
Improper placement of collection containers for
collection.
Part 11
$100.00
Interference with or removal of the contents of any
collection container not belonging to the householder.
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$100.00
Failure to comply on an annual basis with the
compulsory service requirements in the rural area.
13
$100.00
Improper parking near a collection container or
blocking the collection contractor so as to restrict
collection services.
Part 14
$100.00
Failure to obey posted signs, regulations, or directions
of site attendants at a reuse station, recycle station or
enviroservice depot.
(S.24, Bylaw 11-2023, April 4, 2023)
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$100.00
Removal of collectable materials from a recycle station
or enviroservice depot.
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$100.00
Igniting or depositing burning collectable materials at
a recycle station or enviroservice depot.
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$500.00
Depositing non-collectable materials at a recycle
depot or enviroservice depot.
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$100.00
Bylaw 39-2014
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Each residential complex that has received a
development permit before June 30, 2015 must
implement, by September 30, 2015 on-site collection
services for waste materials, organic materials and
commingled recyclables unless at the passage of the
bylaw the property relies on automated bin service,
these properties will be required to provide at
minimum waste collection and one of paper or
cardboard recycling.
Any residential complex failing to provide a Custom
Waste Diversion Plan.
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First Offence:
$250.00
Second Offence:
$500.00
Failure of a residential complex or apartment building
that has received a development permit before June
30, 2015 to implement on site collection services for
waste materials, and one of paper or cardboard by
September 30, 2015, or failure to provide a Custom
Waste Diversion Plan.
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First Offence:
$250.00
Second Offence:
$500.00
Failure of a residential complex or apartment building
that receives a development permit on or after June
30, 2015 to implement on-site collection services for
commingled recyclables, organic materials, or failure
to provide a Custom Waste Diversion Plan.
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First Offence:
$250.00
Second Offence:
$500.00
Failure of a person who provides private collection
service to comply with any provision in Part 7 of this
Bylaw
Part 7
First Offence:
$2,000.00
Second Offence:
$4,000.00