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Bylaw No. 3058
A Bylaw to provide for a system for the collection and disposal of solid waste.
WHEREAS under the Community Charter S.B.C.c.26 authorizes Council to regulate, prohibit,
and impose requirements in relation to municipal services, garbage and waste disposal, and
recycling services, and Council considers it desirable to do so;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Port Moody enacts as follows:
1.
Citation
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Port Moody Solid Waste Bylaw,
2016, No. 3058".
2.
Repeal
2.1
City of Port Moody Solid Waste Bylaw, 2009, No. 2816 and all
amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
3.
Definitions
3.1
In this Bylaw:
"Automated Collection" means the collection of Garbage, Green Waste,
or Recycling Material, using a specially designed vehicle with a
mechanical apparatus which empties a collection cart directly into the
vehicle without requiring manual labour.
"Bulk Container" means a container that has a capacity of 2.3m3 or
greater, which may be stored in a shelter, can be moved and emptied
mechanically by Solid Waste collection vehicles, is made of metal and
equipped with a lockable, water-resistant cover.
"Centralized Collection Area" means an area within a multi-family
complex designated for housing of collection carts and for common use
by residents for disposal of waste materials.
"City" means the Corporation of the City of Port Moody.
"Collection Cart" means Garbage, Recyclables, or Green Waste
containers supplied by the City that is specially designed for Automated
Collection, and also includes Glass Bins and Glass Carts.
"Collection Crew" means any City employees and other persons
authorized by the City to provide services under this Bylaw.
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"Commercial Use" means a use providing for the sale of goods and
services, for the servicing and repair of goods, or for commercial office
functions, and includes retail, commercial, education, instruction,
medical services, service stations, and tourist accommodation use.
"Compostables" means organic material that can be separated from
household Solid Waste for use in backyard Composting or that can be
set out for curbside collection and may include Green Waste. Schedule
D to this Bylaw lists all items allowable within the Green Waste cart.
"Composting" means the process of biological decomposition of organic
materials that are separated from the solid waste stream.
"Construction and Demolition Waste" means all earth, debris, rocks,
trees, stumps, building materials, and anything else originating from the
construction and demolition of buildings and structures.
"Dwelling" means a self-contained residential unit intended for the sole
use of family living in either a mobile home, single-detached or duplex
home, or Multi-Family Building or townhome complex.
"Fees Bylaw" means City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw as amended from
time to time.
"Food Waste" means waste that comprises unpackaged, expired, or
leftover foods which include, but are not limited to, raw or cooked meats
and bones, fish, seafood and shells, dairy, grain products, pasta, rice,
nuts and shells, vegetables, fruit, sauces, coffee grounds and coffee
filters, tea bags and tea leaves; and food-soiled papers including, but
not limited to, pizza boxes, paper plates and napkins; but does not
include dead animals or animal parts other than appropriately cleaned
and prepared for consumption.
"Garbage" means Solid Waste Eligible for Regular Disposal.
"Garbage Collection" means the collection of all Solid Waste Eligible for
Regular Disposal excluding Recyclables and Green Waste.
"General Manager" means the official appointed by the City as General
Manager of Engineering and Operations or their designate."
"Glass Bin" means a 53 litre container supplied by the City for the
collection of Residential Segregated Glass.
"Glass Cart" means a 240 litre container supplied by the City that is
specially designed for automated collection of Residential Segregated
Glass from multi-family buildings or complexed where collection is
centralized.
"Green Waste" means all items included in Schedule D to this Bylaw
that may be included in the Green Waste carts, but does not include
Land Clearing Waste.
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"Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (I.C.I.) Premise" means any
building or structure or part thereof, intended for the sole use of one
occupier and that is occupied for industrial, commercial, or institutional
use.
"Industrial Use" means a use providing for the processing, fabricating,
assembly, storing, transporting, distributing, wholesaling, testing,
servicing, repairing, wrecking, or salvaging of goods or materials.
Includes without limitation, the operation of truck terminals, docks,
railways, passenger depots, and bulk loading and storage facilities.
"Institutional Use" means a public or non-profit use and, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, includes schools, places of worship,
indoor recreational facilities, community centres, public hospitals, and
provincial or federal government facilities.
"Land Clearing Waste" means all items originating from clearing land,
such as rocks, soil, dirt, and stumps, prohibited for inclusion in the
Green Waste carts.
"Multi-Family Building" means any building approved for three or more
dwellings.
"Noxious Matter" means any offensive or dangerous matter that may be
germ or vermin infested, have an offensive odour, be explosive in itself
or when mixed with other substances, or be injurious to the health of a
person handling it, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing
includes acids, combustible material, and similar matter.
"Occupier" means householders, tenants, or Owners of a Dwelling or
I.C.I. Premise.
"Owner" means the person or persons whose name appears on the Title
of the property at the Land Title Office as the registered owner, or in the
case of common property within a strata, the strata corporation.
"Parcel" means any lot, block, or other area in which land (or in the case
of strata lots, a building) is held, including strata and bare land strata
complexes and individual strata properties.
"Physically Challenged" means a person who has physical infirmities or
has physical limitations that make it difficult to put Collection Carts to
curb for collection and return them back to their Parcel after collection.
"Recyclables" or "Recycling Materials" means clean, dry items that are
separated and retrieved from Solid Waste as listed in Schedule E to this
Bylaw.
"Residential Segregated Glass" means clear or coloured non-deposit
glass bottles and jars collected in Glass Bins or Glass Carts supplied by
the City.
"Solid Waste" means discarded materials, substances, or objects which
originate from residential and I.C.I sources, whether composed of Solid
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Waste Eligible for Regular Disposal and Solid Waste Not Eligible for
Regular Disposal.
"Solid Waste Eligible for Regular Disposal" means all Solid Waste other
than Solid Waste Not Eligible for Regular Disposal.
"Solid Waste Not Eligible for Regular Disposal" includes Recyclables,
Green Waste, Land Clearing Waste, Construction and Demolition
Waste, Noxious Matter, large items, car parts, furniture, and items
identified in Schedule A [banned or prohibited by Metro Vancouver
regional transfer disposal sites].
"User" means an Owner or Occupier of a Dwelling or I.C.I. Premise who
receives City Solid Waste disposal services.
"Waste Reduction Program" means a City program for the collection of
Recyclables and Green Waste as set out in Schedules D and E to this
Bylaw.
"Wildlife" includes bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves.
"Wildlife Attractant" means any substance or material, with or without an
odour, which attracts or is likely to attract animals; and without limitation,
includes: Solid Waste, food, or other edible products intended for
humans, animals, or birds; grease, oil, antifreeze, paint, petroleum
products, barbecues, and compost other than grass clippings, leaves, or
branches.
"Wildlife Resistant Container" means a container or Collection Cart that
is sufficient to accommodate refuse materials generated by normal use
of the property, is designed to discourage and prevent access by
Wildlife, and: (a) has a sturdy cover capable of being completely closed
and secured with a latching device; and (b) if intended for use other than
residential, is made of metal, and has a closable and lockable lid.
"Wildlife Resistant Enclosure" means a fully-enclosed structure of
sufficient strength and design so as to prevent access to refuse
containers and or collection carts by wildlife, including a garage, building
or accessory building, fenced structure, or otherwise approved by the
General Manager.
4.
Collection and Disposal System
4.1
A service for collecting and disposing of Solid Waste by the City is
established for collection at curbside and bulk container services as set
out in this Bylaw and includes collection of:
a) Green Waste described in Schedule D;
b) Recycling described in Schedule E;
c) Garbage that is not banned or prohibited under Schedule A; and
d) Residential Segregated Glass described in Schedule E.
4.2
An Owner or Occupier of a single-detached or duplex building shall
make use of the garbage collection and disposal service provided by the
City, subject to the following limits:
a) Per single-detached residence
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Maximum of one (1) 120 litre or 240 litre garbage collection cart.
b) Per duplex residence
Maximum of two (2) 120 litre or 240 litre garbage collection carts.
4.3
An Owner of an I.C. I Premise or of a Multi-Family Building may opt to
use City garbage disposal services by submitting a written request to the
General Manager, subject to:
a) I.C.I. Premise:
Maximum of one (1) 120 litre or 240 litre garbage collection cart for
commercial properties.
An Owner of an I.C.I. Premise using the City's Solid Waste disposal
services must participate in the City's Waste Reduction Program.
b) Multi-Family Building and complex:
i) One (1) 120 litre or 240 litre garbage collection cart for
townhome complexes collected at each strata unit.
ii) If the complex or building has a centralized collection area, bulk
containers for residential multi-family complex or building with
centralized collection area. The number and size of carts to be
determined by the number of units being serviced.
4.4
Owners and Occupiers must collect and dispose of any waste in excess
of the capacity limits set out in section 4.3 privately and in accordance
with the Waste Reduction Program.
4.5
An Owner of a Multi-Family Building who desires to opt out of the City's
garbage disposal services must notify the General Manager in writing by
November 30 preceding the year in which service is to cease.
4.6
Despite any other provisions in this Bylaw, where the General Manager
considers that a Parcel cannot be safely or efficiently serviced using the
City's existing vehicles and equipment, the General Manager may
exclude that Parcel from servicing under this Bylaw, and upon notice to
the Owner of the Parcel, the Parcel is not permitted or required to
receive the City's Solid Waste disposal services either permanently or
for a temporary period described in the notice. Without limiting the
foregoing, if the General Manager considers that roadways within a
multi-family strata cannot be safely and efficiently serviced, the General
Manager may require that Collection Carts be placed at the City's
roadway outside of the strata property for collection.
4.7
Subject to section 4.8, every Owner or Occupier of:
a) A single-detached, duplex, or multi-family residential Dwelling must
make use of the City's services for the collection of Recyclables; and
b) An I.C.I. Premise or a single-detached, duplex, or multi-family
residential Dwelling or building who is a user of the garbage
collection provided by the City, must also make use of the City's
service for the collection of Recyclables and Green Waste where
available, subject to the requirements and limits prescribed in this
Bylaw.
4.8
Section 4.7 does not apply to an Owner or Occupier of an I.C.I. Premise
or Multi-Family Building, if, on the date section 4.7 comes into force, the
Owner or Occupier utilizes a private contractor for the collection of
Recyclables and Green Waste and has notified the City's Financial
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Services Department of the private service and the date of its
termination or expiry. Upon expiry of the contract with the private
contractor, the Owner or Occupier must comply with section 4.7(b).
4.9
The following limits apply to Recycling carts and Green Waste carts
apply:
a) Per dwelling for single-detached and duplex dwellings:
i)
One (1) 120 litre or 240 litre Automated Collection Cart for
Recyclables, with the possibility of additional Recycling carts.
ii) One (1) 53 litre Glass Bin for Residential Segregated Glass.
iii) One (1), two (2), or three (3) 240 litre Automated Collection
Cart(s) for Green Waste. The second and third 240 litre Green
Waste carts will incur additional fees as outlined in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
b) Per dwelling unit for multi-family complex (curbside collection):
i)
One (1) 120 litre or 240 litre Collection Cart for Recyclables and
one (1) 120 litre Collection Cart for Green Waste.
ii) One (1) 53 litre Glass Bin for Residential Segregated Glass.
c) Per Multi-Family Building or complex (centralized collection):
i)
360 litre Collection Cart(s) for Recyclables. The number of carts
to be determined based on the number of strata or rental units
being serviced.
ii) 240 litre Collection Cart(s) for Residential Segregated Glass.
The number of carts to be determined based on the number of
strata or rental units being serviced.
iii) 240 litre Collection Cart(s) for Green Waste. The number of
carts to be determined based on the number of strata or rental
units being serviced.
d) Per I.C.I. Premise:
240 litre or 360 litre Collection Cart(s) for Recyclables. The number
of carts to be determined based on the number of business units
being serviced.
4.10 A person must not scavenge materials set out for collection by the City.
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5.
Automated Collection
5.1
The following services for Automated Collection are provided by the City
to each Parcel pursuant to section 4.3 and, as applicable, to those
Parcels for which Owners opt to receive City services and are not
excluded by section 4.6:
a) Green Waste collection once per week;
b) Recyclables collection every other week for all units serviced door-
to-door (other than where centralized collection sites exist);
c) Recyclables collection once per week for all centralized collection
sites;
d) Garbage collection every other week for all residential units serviced
curbside (other than where centralized collection sites exist); and
e) Residential Segregated Glass collection once per month for all
residential units.
5.2
The frequency of the provision of the City's collection services under
section 5.1 is subject to change from time to time due to statutory
holidays, as determined by the General Manager.
5.3
The City's collection services listed under section 5.1 are limited to the
applicable number and size of Collection Carts supplied.
5.4
An Owner of a Parcel receiving services under this Bylaw may apply to
increase the size of Collection Cart to be collected by submitting a
written request to the General Manager when the change of cart is
requested. Additional fees, where applicable, are payable in the
amounts established in the Fees Bylaw.
5.5
The City continues to own the Collection Carts, and retains the right to
inspect, alter, repair, remove, and replace Collection Carts, and Glass
Bins from time to time as may be necessary or appropriate.
5.6
Where an Occupier is Physically Challenged and unable to comply with
section 8.1 and does not have another person assisting with their
household activities, the individual may apply to the General Manager
for assistance from the City in performing such obligations. If the
General Manager has confirmed that the individual requires such
assistance, then a special designation will be made under conditions
and terms set out by the General Manager in relation to the service. On
receiving evidence that assistance is no longer necessary, or in any
case on an annual basis, the General Manager may review the matter
and suspend or cancel the designation as appropriate in the
circumstances. Application for such a designation is to be made by
completing the form set out in Schedule B to this Bylaw. As a condition
of this service under this section, the Occupier shall ensure that
Collection Carts are at all times freely accessible and not enclosed
within any buildings or gated area.
5.7
Where an Occupier is sight challenged, the City will provide Braille
decals to assist with recycling, organics diversion, and garbage
separation. Each decal is labelled as follows:
G: garbage
R: recycling
O: organics (Green Waste)
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Residents can call the City's Operations Call Centre at 604.469.4574 to
make the request, or complete the application included as Schedule C
to this Bylaw, and City staff will attend to affix the decals for the resident
at no charge.
6.
Duties of Owners and Occupiers
6.1
Every Owner and occupier of a Parcel or I.C.I. Premise that receives
City Solid Waste services shall do, or cause to be done, the following:
a) Separate Solid Waste and place for collection into appropriate
Collection Carts as designated;
b) Notify the General Manager if a Collection Cart is damaged, stolen,
or otherwise unusable;
c) Maintain all Collection Carts supplied to the Parcel in clean and
sanitary conditions at all times;
d) Maintain all Collection Carts as received without modifying the carts
or their components;
e) Take steps to secure Collection Carts against theft or damage. If a
Collection Cart is stolen or damaged due to the neglect of an Owner
or Occupier (including, for certainty, where the Owner or Occupier
fails to comply with any section of this Bylaw), the Owner or
Occupier will reimburse the City for its costs in replacing or repairing
the cart or bin within 30 days of receiving an invoice;
f) Ensure that all assigned Collection Carts are accessible for
inspection by the City at all times;
g) Keep the Garbage and Green Waste Collection Carts supplied to the
Parcel with the lid securely closed and locked, except to deposit
waste or allow for collection and disposal, so as not to attract rats,
vermin, and Wildlife;
h) Ensure that all locks are unlocked after 5:30am and prior to 7:30am
on collection days, and re-locked immediately following collection,
and by no later than 8:00pm on designated collection days;
i)
Ensure that only Solid Waste Eligible for Regular Disposal is
deposited in the garbage Collection Cart;
j)
Ensure that only Recyclable Materials are deposited in the Collection
Cart for Recyclables and that such materials are clean and dry;
k) Ensure that only Residential Segregated Glass is deposited in the
Glass Bin or Glass Cart and that such materials are clean, with all
lids removed;
l)
Ensure that only Green Waste is deposited in the Green Waste
Collection cart;
m) Ensure that Solid Waste has been drained of all liquid and that
waste such as ashes, sawdust, and other such items are separately
contained within the Collection Cart;
n) Set out only the amount of waste that will fit into a Collection Cart
with the lid closed and so as not to exceed the weight limit specified
on the cart;
o) Dispose of excessive Solid Waste at the appropriate waste facility;
and
p) Clean up spillage originating from Collection Carts.
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6.2
The General Manager may issue notice to an Owner or Occupier of a
Parcel or Area to store specified waste collection carts in an acceptable
Wildlife Resistant Enclosure to prevent Wildlife from further accessing
and becoming conditioned to or dependent on human food sources and
shall do or cause to be done, the following:
a) ensure that waste collection carts are stored within the Wildlife
Resistant Enclosures at all times, except for when in use and when
set out for collection as provided by this Bylaw;
b) maintain the Wildlife Resistant Enclosures in a clean and sanitary
condition and in a good, workable condition;
c) notify the General Manager if a Wildlife Resistant Enclosure is
damaged and cannot be repaired within 30 days. In circumstances
of adverse weather or delivery conditions, strikes, material or labour
shortages, or similar hardship beyond the control of the Owner or
Occupier, the 30-day period may be extended by the General
Manager in writing and in accordance with any specified time limits,
conditions, or requirements that the General Manager may
determine to be appropriate and necessary in the circumstances.
6.3
Every Owner and Occupier of a Parcel or I.C.I. Premise that receives
private Solid Waste services shall do, or cause to be done, the following:
a) keep Collection Carts or Bulk Containers supplied to the Parcel
within a garage, Wildlife Resistant Enclosure, or accessory building
where possible, and where not possible, at the rear or side yard with
the lid securely closed and locked, except to deposit waste or allow
for collection;
b) ensure that all locks are unlocked by no earlier than 5:30am on
collection days, and re-locked as soon after collection as possible,
and by no later than 8:00pm on collection days;
c) clean up spillage originating from Collection Carts, bins, Wildlife
Resistant Enclosures, or Bulk Containers;
d) ensure that all Garbage or other Solid Waste containing attractants
intended for collection are stored in Wildlife Resistant Enclosures or
containers when required or as directed by the General Manager as
described in section 6.2;
e) maintain all Solid Waste containers or Wildlife Resistant Enclosures
in a clean and sanitary condition at all times;
6.4
Every Owner and Occupier must ensure that all backyard composters
are maintained properly and in a manner that does not attract rats,
vermin, and/or Wildlife;
6.5
The City need not collect all or any Solid Waste from a Parcel if it
appears that an Owner or Occupier has not complied with the provisions
of this Bylaw.
7.
Access to Parcel and Collection Carts
7.1
An officer or employee of the City may enter onto any property in
accordance with section 16 of the Community Charter, S.B.C.c.26 to
inspect and determine whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being
met.
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7.2
A Bylaw Enforcement Officer employed by the City may enter onto
property if wildlife (as defined in the Wildlife Act) poses a threat, and if
necessary, with assistance from a Conservation Officer appointed under
the Ministry of Environment (Wildlife Act) or a police officer.
7.3
Where such service is in place, the General Manager may determine if
roadways are clear and safely passable to provide for curbside service
within a strata complex, and if not, may direct that additional
maintenance be completed prior to servicing under this Bylaw.
7.4
A person must not interfere with, hinder, or obstruct any officer or
employee of the City in the exercise of performance of his or her
powers, duties, or functions.
8.
Placement of Collection Carts
8.1
Unless an exception is provided by the General Manager, every Owner
of a Parcel and Occupier of any premise on a Parcel that receives
services under this Bylaw:
a) Shall keep on the Parcel at all times all Collection Carts supplied to
the Parcel;
b) Shall, after 5:30am and prior to 7:30am on designated collection
days, place the Collection Carts and Glass Bins supplied to the
Parcel in accordance with the instructions of the General Manager
and in a location at or near a roadway or laneway without obstructing
pedestrian traffic or within the strata complex as designated by the
General Manager; and
c) Shall remove all Collection Carts and Glass Bins from the street or
lane immediately following collection, or by no later than 8:00pm on
collection days. All Garbage and Green Waste Collection Carts
must be locked and stored with all other Collection Carts and Glass
Bins within a garage, accessory building, or Wildlife Resistant
Enclosure where possible; where no garage, accessory building, or
Wildlife Resistant Enclosure is possible, at the side or rear yard of
the front building as established in the City of Port Moody Zoning
Bylaw as amended from time to time. Under no circumstances may
a Collection Cart be stored at or in a front yard unless deemed
necessary and authorized in writing by the General Manager.
9.
Billing and Payment of Charges
9.1
The charges relating to services provided under this Bylaw shall be as
set out in the Fees Bylaw. Charges are billed annually, in advance, and
shall be due and payable on the last day of March of each year unless
this date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case the charges are
payable on the following Monday of each year. A 5% penalty will be
applied to amounts unpaid after the last day of the due date (as referred
above) of each year. Unpaid amounts are a debt to the City and any
amounts remaining unpaid as of December 31 may be collected as if for
taxes.
9.2
Upon application for a Building Permit to construct a single-detached or
duplex building, the applicant shall prepay the flat rate assessment for
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the remaining portion of the current year, calculated from the first day of
the third month following the date of the Building Permit application.
9.3
A Multi-Family Building or I.C.I. Premise may commence City Solid
Waste disposal services partway through the year, in which case
charges for services will be determined on a proportional basis in
relation to the period services are provided for the remainder of the year.
10.
Offence and Penalty
10.1 Every person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw, or who suffers,
allows or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of any
provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains from doing
anything required to be done by any provision of this Bylaw, is guilty of
an offence against this Bylaw.
10.2 Every violation shall be deemed to be a continuing, new and separate
offence for each day during which the offence continues.
10.3 Any person guilty of an offence under this Bylaw shall be liable, upon
summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and costs.
10.4 This Bylaw may be enforced by the impositions of fines under City of
Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, as
amended from time to time.
11.
Attachments and Schedules
11.1 Schedule A - Metro Vancouver Banned and Prohibited Materials
11.2 Schedule B - Application for Set Out/Set Back Service
11.3 Schedule C - Application for Braille Placard Service
11.4 Schedule D - Eligible Green Waste Materials
11.5 Schedule E - Eligible Recycling Materials
12.
Severability
12.1 If a portion of this Bylaw is found invalid by a court, it will be severed and
the remainder of the Bylaw will remain in effect.
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November 22, 2016
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March 8, 2022
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Schedule A
Metro Vancouver Banned and Prohibited Materials
Recyclable Materials Banned from the Garbage Stream by Metro Vancouver
The following materials must be separated from Garbage and placed for collection:
Beverage containers;
Containers other than beverage containers made of:
o Metal;
o Glass; or
o Recycled Plastic #1, 2, 3, and 5;
Corrugated cardboard;
Recyclable paper;
Green waste;
Clean Wood; and
Food Waste.
Materials Prohibited from the Garbage Stream by Metro Vancouver
The following materials must not be included in Garbage, Green Waste, or Recyclables left out
for collection by the City, and in all circumstances must be disposed of in accordance with
applicable legislation and regulations:
Agricultural waste;
Asbestos;
Automobile bodies and parts;
Barrels or drums in excess of 205 litres (45 gallons) whether full or empty;
Batteries;
Biomedical waste, as defined in the Hazardous Waste Regulation under the
Environmental Management Act (BC);
Dead animals;
Electronics and electrical products;
Excrement; other than amounts of pet excrement that are double bagged
Fluorescent lights;
Gypsum;
Hazardous waste, as defined in the Hazardous Waste Regulation under the
Environmental Management Act (BC);
Hospital office waste;
Inert fill materials, including soil, sod, gravel, concrete, and asphalt, in quantities
exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load;
Lead acid batteries;
Liquids and sludge;
Oil containers, oil filters, paint products, solvents, and flammable liquids;
Metal household or commercial appliances;
Pesticide products;
Pharmaceuticals;
Propane Tanks;
Radioactive and reactive waste;
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Schedule A - cont'd
Materials Prohibited from the Garbage Stream by Metro Vancouver - cont'd
Refuse that is on fire, smoldering, flammable, or explosive;
Refuse that would cause undue risk of injury or occupational disease to any person or
that would otherwise contravene WorkSafe BC's Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation;
Thermostats;
Tires;
Any single object weighing more than 100 kilograms or measuring more than 2 metres in
size in any direction; and
Any other refuse that the General Manager considers unsuitable for handling.
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Schedule B
Application for Set Out/Set Back Service
OFFICE USE ONLY
Your application is approved or
Your application is denied
Physician's Certificate required
The occupier will assist with any special designations as may be required to alert the crews that this type of collection is
required, and will comply with the following:
Date Received:
Date Approved:
Director of Parks and Public Works:
Set Out/Set Back Service
Set Out/Set Back Service in which collection crews will enter my property parcel to move solid waste collection carts to
the curb for collection and return them to the property.
I,
as occupier of property located at
(Last Name)
(First Name)
Address:
(Apt. #)
(Street Number)
(Street Name)
(City)
(Province)
(Postal Code)
hereby apply for this service and agree to the following conditions:
The occupier of this property has a physical challenge or infirmities that prevent him/her from moving the carts
to the collection point and does not have an able-bodied person to help them with this activity;
Carts shall be freely accessible and not be placed inside closed buildings or a gated area;
If an able-bodied person becomes available prior to the expiry of an approval, this service will no longer be
provided; and
The City is not responsible for any damage to private property resulting from the executing of this service.
Applicant's Information:
What is the nature of the disability?
Is the disability permanent?
Yes or
No (If yes, this application is valid for 3 years.)
If the disability is not permanent, at what date would the Applicant be sufficiently recovered?
(Year
)
(Month)
(Day)
(Signature of Applicant)
(Phone Number)
(Date)
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Schedule C
Application for Braille Placard Service
OFFICE USE ONLY
Set Out/Set Back Service Required?
Yes or
No
Physician's Certificate required
The occupier will assist with any special designations as may be required to alert the crews that this type of collection is
required, and will comply with the following:
Date Received:
Date Approved:
Director of Parks and Public Works:
Braille Placard Service
Braille Placard Service in which collection crews will enter my property parcel to apply solid waste placards to the carts for
collection.
I,
as occupier of property located at
(Last Name)
(First Name)
Address:
(Apt. #)
(Street Number)
(Street Name)
(City)
(Province)
(Postal Code)
hereby apply for this service and agree to the following conditions:
To notify City staff if owner/occupant moves away.
Applicant's Information:
Is the disability permanent?
Yes or
No (If yes, this application is valid for 3 years.)
If the disability is not permanent, at what date would the Applicant be sufficiently
recovered?+-
(Year
)
(Month)
(Day)
Phone Number
Alternate Phone Number
(Family member or close friend)
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Schedule D
Eligible Green Waste Materials
Eligible Green Waste Materials:
Grass, plant and flower clippings;
Lawn edgings;
Twigs and branches up to 10cm in diameter;
Leaves, weeds;
Tree, hedge and shrub clippings;
House plants; and
Food Waste.
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Schedule E
Eligible Recycling Materials
Paper:
Newspapers and flyers;
Magazines;
Blank newsprint;
Catalogues;
Phone books;
Paper gift wrap;
Paper greeting cards;
White/coloured ledger;
File stock;
Home/office paper;
Mixed waste paper;
Envelopes; and
Unbleached pulp paper.
Paper Packaging for Dry Goods:
Corrugated cardboard boxes;
Cardboard/boxboard;
Unprinted bleached board;
Moulded boxboard packaging;
Paper bags; and
Multi-layered paper bags.
Cartons and Paper Cups:
Paper cups for hot/cold beverages;
Gable-top cartons;
Aseptic boxes or cartons; and
Frozen dessert boxes.
Containers:
Plastic jugs with screw tops;
Mixed plastic bottles and caps;
Plastic jars and lids;
Plastic clamshell containers;
Plastic trays and tops;
Plastic tubs and lids;
Plastic cold drink cups with lids;
Plastic garden pots and trays;
Plastic pails;
Microwavable bowls and cups;
Aluminum cans and lids;
Steel cans and lids;
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Empty aerosol cans and lids;
Schedule E - cont'd
Eligible Recycling Materials
Containers - cont'd
Spiral wound cans and metal lids; and
Aluminum foil and foil take-out containers.
Residential Segregated Glass
Clear or coloured non-deposit glass bottles and jars (collected separately).