Rural Municipality of Alexander, Manitoba
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDER
BY-LAW NO. 05/22
Being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Alexander for regulating the deposit of waste on public or
private property, regulating and controlling the use of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and establishing
fees to be charged for the delivery of waste to the Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
WHEREAS Section 232(1) of The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 empowers a municipality to pass
by-laws respecting the safety, health, protection and well-being of people, and the safety and protection
of property;
AND WHEREAS Section 250(2) empowers a municipality to acquire, maintain and operate services
and facilities;
AND WHEREAS Subsections 252(1)(a) and (c) authorize a municipality to set terms and conditions in
respect of users of services and facilities, including setting, charging and collecting fees and other
charges;
AND WHEREAS Subsection 252 (1) (c) permits a municipality to discontinue or disconnect a service
and refuse to provide the service to users who fail to comply with the terms and conditions for use;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alexander operates three (3) Solid Waste
Disposal Facilities within the boundaries of the Municipality under a license issued by the Province of
Manitoba Environment;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alexander deems it necessary and
expedient that the depositing of solid waste on public and private property and the use of Solid Waste
Disposal Facilities is regulated and controlled;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alexander in
council assembled enacts as follows:
SECTION 1 - TITLE
1.0 This by-law may be referred to as "The Rural Municipality of Alexander Solid Waste
Disposal By-law".
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
Authorized User
- means:
a) An owner of real property shown on the Municipality's tax roll,
and/or a person authorized by an owner of real property.
b) A person or organization who is authorized to use the Waste Disposal
Grounds by agreement with the Municipality.
Ashes
- means the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and like materials, for
the purpose of cooking, heating buildings and disposing of combustible
materials.
Bag
- means a flexible containment device with a single opening, not measuring more
than 26 inches x 36 inches in size.
Bulky Wastes
- means large items of refuse including appliances, furniture, auto parts and large
crates, each not exceeding 45 kilograms in weight, tree cuttings not exceeding
100 millimetres in diameter in bundles not exceeding 35 kilograms in weight.
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Compost
- means the same as "Yard Wastes".
Construction and
- means the waste "building" materials and rubble resulting from the
Demolition Wastes
construction, remodeling, repair, demolition or destruction by fire or "buildings"
and other structures, and the installation, repair or removal of pavement, cement
and like works.
CAO
- means the individual assigned by by-law to the position of Chief Administrative
Officer or the Municipality.
Council
- mean the duly elected Council of the Municipality.
Dirt
- means natural soil, earth, sand and stone.
Designated Officer - means a person filling a "Designated Officer Position" as approved from time to
time by Council.
Facility
- means the Solid Waste Disposal Grounds/Landfills operated by the Rural
Municipality of Alexander.
Grounds
- shall have the same meaning as facility.
Hazardous Waste
- means any waste that may present a hazard to a person in contact with such
wastes and includes, but is not limited to, wastes such as propane cylinders,
petroleum distillates, light fuels, household waste paints, caustics, drugs, acute
hazardous waste chemicals, waste crankcase oils and lubricants, inorganic
chemicals, halogenated pesticides and herbicides, non-halogenated organic
pesticides and any other wastes of pathological , explosive, highly flammable,
radioactive, toxic or acidic in nature.
Household Waste
- means all animal and vegetable waste, whether liquid or solid including food
packaging, matter with residual food materials resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and serving of food in households, unusable clothing,
sweeping and all waste materials capable of being consumed by fire such as
wood excelsior, bedding, rubber, leather, plastic, metals, ceramics, glass and yard
wastes.
Industrial Waste
- means wastes arising from, or incidental to the manufacture, processing or like
processes and manufacturing operations and includes wastes such as putrescent
garbage from food processing, plants and condemned foods and produce.
Large Metallic
- means any piece of metal or large crate weighting 45 kilograms or more
including
Waste
automobile wreckage or travel trailer wreckage.
Municipality
- means the Rural Municipality of Alexander.
Re-useables
- means items that are made of metal or real wood.
Recyclable
- means any item of household waste that is eligible for funding under the
Manitoba Product Stewardship Program and deemed by the Municipality to be
separated from the Solid Waste Stream.
Rubbish
- means "combustibles", consisting of miscellaneous burnable materials such as
paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood shavings/packing material, bedding, rubber,
leather and plastics, "non-combustibles", consisting of miscellaneous materials
that are not burnable such as tin cans, metals, ceramics, metal foils and glass; and
"yard rubbish" consisting of pruning, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, general
garden wastes, exclusive of solid wastes otherwise classified herein.
Solid Wastes or
- means the useless, unwanted or discarded solid materials resulting from normal
Refuse
community activities including semi-liquid or wet wastes or animal or
agricultural wastes with insufficient moisture and other content to be free
flowing.
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Waste
- includes non-hazardous rubbish, litter, junk, junked appliances or machinery,
slimes, tailings, waste of domestic or municipal or mining or factory or industrial
origin, effluent or sewage, human or animal waste, solid or liquid manure, or
waste product of any kind whatsoever.
The Words
- includes respectively depositing, placing, maintaining or delivering either
"Deposit",
personally or by means of a servant or agent.
Maintain
SECTION 3 - LIST OF SCHEDULES
3.1
Attached to and forming part of the by-law are the following schedules:
a) Schedule "A" - Deposit Fees by Type and Volume
b) Schedule "B" - Hours of Operation
c) Schedule "C" - Fees Record Booklet
SECTION 4 - AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULES
4.1
Council may from time to time, by resolution, amend each and every schedule attached to this
by-law.
SECTION 5 - DEPOSIT OF WASTE
5.1
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited waste upon any public or private
property in the Municipality, including a highway.
5.2
A person may only deposit waste in a container suitable for the purpose.
5.3
No facility shall accept Large Metallic Waste.
5.4
Waste may only be deposited at the facility on the days and during such hours of
operation as the Municipality may from time to time determine and set by resolution.
5.5
The Municipality will post a sign at a Waste Disposal Grounds advising of its days and
hours of operation.
SECTION 6 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN AUTHORIZED USER
6.1
Only an authorized user can access and deposit waste at a Waste Disposal Grounds, and
may do so only in accordance with the requirements of this by-law, including:
6.1 a) Every owner of real property in the Rural Municipality of Alexander must
display their Waste Disposal Ground Identification Pass.
6.1 b) Every person, authorized by a real property owner, to deposit waste must provide
proof of authorization and/or identification if requested by the Facility
Contractor.
6.1 c) If requested the authorized user must demonstrate the nature and type of the
waste to be deposited. The Facility Contractor may otherwise refuse entry to the
Facility.
6.1 d) Waste must be deposited upon, immediately adjacent to, or as near as is
reasonably possible only as and where directed by the Facility Contractor.
6.1 e) Authorized user must pay the applicable fees set out in Schedule "A".
6.1 f) Subject to 5.3 all metallic and bulky waste must be deposited within the separate
area or areas of the Waste Disposal Facility designated by the Municipality for
the depositing of such waste.
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6.1 g) Re-useable wastes must be deposited within the separate area of the Waste
Disposal Grounds designated by the Municipality for the depositing of such
waste.
6.1 h) Recyclable wastes must be deposited within the separate area of the Waste
Disposal Grounds designated by the Municipality for the depositing of such
waste
6.1 i) Depositing of rubber tires will require removal of the rims. The rims shall be
deposited in the appropriate location for metallic waste and the rubber tire in the
area designated by the Municipality for tires.
6.1 j) Yard waste must be deposited within a separate area of the Waste Disposal
Grounds designated by the Municipality for the depositing of such waste.
SECTION 7 - BEHAVIOUR WITHIN THE FACILITY
7.1
All persons using the Solid Waste Facility shall follow the directions provided by the
Facility Contractor including leaving the facility at the request of the Facility Contractor.
7.2
No person shall cause a disturbance in or near a Waste Disposal Ground by:
a) Fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, using insulting or obscene
language,
b) Being drunk, or
c) Impeding or molesting other persons,
7.3
No person shall loiter at the Waste Disposal Grounds.
7.4
No person shall obstruct in any way persons who are in the site or working at the Waste
Disposal Facility.
7.5
No person shall disturb the peace and quiet of the Facility Contractor or authorized users
at the Waste Disposal Grounds.
7.6
No person shall remove, damage, obliterate, render illegible, deface, or otherwise
interfere with a sign or notice to which reference is made in this by-law.
SECTION 8 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FACILITY CONTRACTOR
8.1
The Solid Waste Disposal Facility Contractor shall treat all Users of the Solid Waste
Disposal Facility with respect.
8.2
The Solid Waste Disposal Facility Contractor shall be a designated officer of the
Municipality, and shall have all the powers and authority of a designated officer set out
in sections 239, 242 and 245 of the Municipal Act for administering and enforcing this
by-law.
8.3
The Municipality shall appoint Solid Waste Disposal Facility Contractor(s) by
resolution.
8.4
The Solid Waste Disposal Facility Contractor shall be responsible to maintain discipline
within the Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
8.5
The Solid Waste Disposal Facility Contractor shall be responsible to maintain a daily
record of all charges at the Facility.
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SECTION 9 - FEES & CHARGES
9.1
Fees
9.1 a) Additional Fees:
9.1 a) i)
The Municipality will assess and collect separate handling fees for
all other deposits not contained in a "bag", as defined in this by-
law, based on the type and volume of waste to be deposited, as set
out in Schedule "A".
9.1 a) ii)
The Municipality reserves the right to make adjustments to the
provided details of assessment, collection, and handling fees as it
deems necessary.
9.1 b) Payment of Fees:
9.1 b) i)
Resident/Property Owners: Fees imposed under this by-law, as
determined by the Waste Disposal Deposit Fee Schedule shall be
invoiced on site. Invoices issued will be payable within 30 days of
the date of the invoice and if not paid after 30 days, will be collected
in the same manner as a tax may be collected or enforced under the
Municipal Act.
9.1 b) ii)
Contractors/Business: Fees imposed under this by-law, as
determined by the Waste Disposal Deposit Fee Schedule shall be
invoiced by the Rural Municipality. Invoices issued will be
payable within 30 days of the date of the invoice and if not paid
after 30 days, the contractor or business in default of payment will
be barred from entry into the facility.
9.1 b) iii)
Where arrangements are made with the RM of Alexander
Department of Public Works in advance of the delivery of waste
to the Solid Waste Disposal Facility payment may be done by
invoice issued by the Rural Municipality. Invoices issued will be
payable within 30-days of the date of the invoice. Invoiced Fees,
not paid within this period, will be collected in the same manner
as a tax may be collected or enforced under the Municipal Act.
9.1 c) Commercial/ Non-Residential/Organized Deposits:
9.1 c) i)
The assessment of fees for deposits of Large Volume Commercial
Waste, Large Volume Industrial Waste, Large Volume
Demolition or Construction Waste and Authorized Users Waste
shall be determined by the Chief Administrative Officer and
approved through a Council Resolution.
SECTION 10 - ENFORCEMENT
10.1
Where the Solid Waste Facility Contractor is of the opinion there is a violation of this
by-law, the Facility Contractor may advise the person of the violation, and what must be
done to remedy the violation. Where the violation is not remedied to the satisfaction of
the Facility Contractor, the Facility Contractor may refuse the person access to the Solid
Waste Disposal Grounds and direct them to remedy anything done in violation of the by-
law.
10.2
The person must comply with the Facility Contractor's directions immediately. If the
person fails to comply with the Facility Contractors order, the Facility Contractor may
remedy the violation. The costs of an action or measure taken by the Municipality under
this paragraph are an amount owing to the Municipality by the person who violated this
by-law and may be collected by the Municipality in the same manner as a tax may be
collected or enforced under the Municipal Act.
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10.3
No person shall permit waste to remain on or at a Waste Disposal Grounds after having
deposited it there in contravention of this by-law.
10.4
Any person who violates a provision of this by-law, in addition to being subject to the
steps set out in Clause 7.2 and 7.3, is also guilty of an offence and is liable on summary
conviction and to a fine of not more than $1000.00.
SECTION 11 - REPEAL OF BY-LAW
11.1
By-Law No. 07/18 be hereby repealed.
DONE AND PASSED in Council duly assembled, in the Council Chambers, in St. Georges,
Manitoba, this 12th day of April, 2022.
Original Signed by:
Mayor Jack Brisco
Original Signed by:
CAO Gisele Smith
Read a First Time this 22nd day of March A.D. 2022
Resolution: 2022 122
Read a Second Time| this 12th day of April A.D. 2022
Resolution: 2022 152
Read a Third Time this 12th day of April A.D. 2022
Resolution: 2022 153
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDER
BY-LAW 05/22
SCHEDULE ''A'' - DEPOSIT FEES BY TYPE AND VOLUME
Household Garbage
No charge
Recyclables - Household, Electronics, Lights, Batteries
No charge
Clean burnable
No charge
Scrap metal
No charge
Appliances (REFRIGERANT REMOVED - CERTIFIED)
No charge
Tires - rims must be removed
No charge
Rims - tires must be removed
No charge
SOLID WASTE
Fridge, freezer, household air conditioner (Refrigerant NOT removed)
$35.00
Window a/c, water cooler, dehumidifier, bar fridge (Refrigerant NOT removed)
$20.00
Mattress, box spring, sofa, loveseat
$15.00
Cushioned chair
$10.00
BULK LOADS
Construction and demolition materials, shingles, bulk waste that isn't part of any other category
Small utility trailer load
$20.00
Half-ton truck load - short bed
$35.00
Half-ton truck load - 8 ft bed
$50.00
3/4-ton or 1-ton truck or large utility trailer load
$100.00
3-ton truck load
$150.00
Tandem load (truck or trailer)
$200.00
Semi load
$300.00
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE COCA COLA FALLS, ST. GEORGES AND TRAVERSE BAY
ECO CENTERS
OIL - any petroleum or synthetic crank case oil, engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, heat
transfer fluid, or other fluid capable of use for lubricating purposes in machinery and equipment
No charge
Oil filters - any spin-on element style oil filter that is used in hydraulic, transmission or internal combustion
engine applications and includes a diesel fuel filter, a household furnace fuel filter, a coolant filter and a
storage tank fuel filter - it DOES NOT include a gasoline filter, air filter or household furnace air filter
No charge
Oil containers
No charge
DEF and Anti-freeze containers
No charge
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Vehicles, camping trailers, house trailers, truck sleepers, fiberglass boats, acrylic or fiberglass showers or tubs, hot tubs,
holding and septic tanks
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDER
BY-LAW NO. 05/22
SCHEDULE "B" - ANNUAL HOURS OF OPERATION
COCA COLA FALLS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS
90121 PR 315
Winter Hours (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30)
Summer Hours (May. 1 to Oct. 31)
Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
CLOSED
Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday
CLOSED
Thursday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ST. GEORGES SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS
177 Bouvier Trail
Winter Hours (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30)
Summer Hours (May. 1 to Oct. 31)
Sunday
CLOSED
Sunday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
CLOSED
Thursday
CLOSED
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
TRAVERSE BAY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS
110025 PTH 11
Winter Hours (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30)
Summer Hours (May. 1 to Oct. 31)
Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
CLOSED
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
CLOSED
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ALL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDER SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES ARE CLOSED ON:
New Year's Day / Good Friday / Easter Sunday /Thanksgiving Day / Christmas Day
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDER
BY-LAW NO. 05/22
SCHEDULE "C" - WDG FEE RECORD BOOKLET