By-Law 400-15-05 — Collection and Disposal of Waste — full text

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UNOFFICIAL OFFICE CONSOLIDATION - FOR REFERENCE ONLY BY-LAW # 400-15-05 A BY-LAW RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN THE TOWN OF RIVERVIEW BE IT ENACTED by the Town Council of the Town of Riverview under the authority vested in it by the Local Governance Act, SNB 2017, c18, and amendments thereto as follows: 1. TITLE a . This by-law may be cited as the Garbage and Refuse By-law. 2. DEFINITIONS "Ash" or "Ashes" means the residue, including soot, of any fuel or waste after it has been consumed by fire; "Bulky Item" includes, but not limited to, weighty or large articles such as major household appliances, , barbecues, bed springs, mattresses, furniture, boxes, barrels, water tanks, ; "Collection Day" means the day of the week on which waste is collected; "Garbage" means household waste material that is not recyclable, compostable, hazardous or otherwise non-collectable, as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-Law; "Household Hazardous Waste" means hazardous waste as set out in Schedule "D" to this By-Law; "Non-collectable Waste" means waste as set out in Schedule "E" to this By-Law; "Organics" means compostable and organic waste as set out in Schedule "A" to this By- Law; "Recyclables" means recyclable waste material as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-Law; "Waste" includes any garbage, recyclable material, compostable material, ashes, and bulky Items, dry waste, household hazardous waste, non-collectable waste, wet waste and yard waste, including, but not limited to, all items listed in Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E"; "Regular Collection" means weekly regular pickup for residential Recyclables, Organics, and Garbage as set in Schedule "F" to this by-law; "Residential Dwelling" means a building or part of a building fronting on a public street, occupied or capable of being occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons, and containing one or more dwelling units but shall not include a hotel, a motel, apartment hotel, hostel, or building containing more than 4 (four) dwelling units, or a building containing a professional, industrial, commercial or institutional use but shall include residential condominiums which may front on a public street or private access; "Town" means the Town of Riverview; "Yard Waste" means grass clippings including thatch, leaves, and bundled brush, and branches and tree limbs having a diameter not greater than 2.5 centimetres (1 inch), hedge trimmings, and all woody plants including vines, rose bushes and the like. By-law 400-15-05 Garbage and Refuse By-law Page 2 3. The TOWN shall provide three-stream "Organics", "Recyclables" and "Garbage" collection and disposal service for all residential dwellings. 4. A person who disposes of waste through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that waste that is placed for collection at curbside or roadside is properly separated into "Organics", "Recyclables", and "Garbage" according to the lists set out in Schedules "A", "B", and "C" of this by-law, and placed into separate bags or in a receptacle or container, as provided for herein. 5. A person who disposes of Organics through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that Organics are properly sorted according to Schedule "A" to this by-law and drained of liquids before being placed in: a. a green transparent bag no greater than 35" (89 cm) wide and 47" (120 cm) long, and no less than 20" (51 cm) wide and 22" (56 cm) long and at no time weighs more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), or b. a transparent BPI®, BNQ and Compost Council of Canada certified compostable bag clearly marked with the BPI® and Compost Council of Canada Compostable logos (as shown in Schedule "A") and no greater than 35" (89 cm) wide and 47" (120 cm) long, and no less than 20" (51 cm) wide and 22" (56 cm) long and at no time weighs more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), or c. a receptacle or container, provided such organics are placed in a bag as described in subsections (a) or (b), and such bag or receptacle does not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). 6. A person who disposes of pet or animal feces through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such waste is drained of liquids and placed in bags as described in subsection (5)(a), (b) and (c) above. 7. A person disposing of Yard Waste through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such yard waste be packaged: a. in plastic bags or receptacles as described in subsection (5) above provided such bag or receptacle weights no more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), or b. in any transparent green, orange or clear plastic bags no greater than 35" (89 cm) wide and 47" (120 cm) long, and no less than 20" (51 cm) wide and 22" (56 cm) long and at no time weighs more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), or c. such that, branches and limbs (no greater than 2.5 centimeters or 1 inch in diameter) must be securely bundled and no longer, taller, or wider than 600 mm (2 feet). 8. A person who disposes of Recyclables through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such waste is properly sorted according to Schedule "B" to this by-law and contained in: a. a blue transparent bag no greater than 35" (89 cm) wide and 47" (120 cm) long and no less than 20" (51cm) wide and 22" (56 cm) long and at no time weighs more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds)or. b. a receptacle or container provided such waste is placed in a plastic bag as described in subsection (a) and such bag, receptacle or container does not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). 9. A person who disposes of Garbage through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such waste is properly sorted according to Schedule "C" to this by-law and contained in a. a clear transparent bag no greater than 35" (89 cm) wide and 47" (120 cm) long and no less than 20" (51cm) wide and 22" (56 cm) long and at no time weighs more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) or b. a receptacle or container provided such waste is placed in a plastic bag as described in subsection (a) and such bag, receptacle or container does not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). 10. A person who disposes of broken glass through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such glass is placed in a clear transparent bag. 11. A person is allowed to dispose of one (1) bulky item in addition to their "Garbage" disposal, every second week. The bulky item shall not consist of any of the items set out in Schedule "E". By-law 400-15-05 Garbage and Refuse By-law Page 3 12. Household Hazardous Waste must be disposed of according to the rules set out in Schedule "D". 13. Every person who disposes of waste through the waste collection and disposal service provided by the TOWN shall ensure that such waste is placed at curbside or roadside immediately in front of his/her property before 06:00 on the day of collection, but not before 18:00 on the night before collection and in such a location as to not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 14. Every person shall ensure that waste set out for collection is not located on top of any snow bank or in an area not cleared of snow and ice. 15. Every person shall ensure that all waste not collected and all containers and receptacles are removed from the collection area prior to 19:00 on the day of collection. 16. Waste collection shall be on the days set out in Schedule "F" to this by-law or such other days as may be necessary to accommodate emergency situations or exceptional circumstances. 17. Where a collection day falls on New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day, the collection of waste shall be carried out on an alternate day, notice of which will be communicated to the public. 18. The TOWN may introduce programs to collect waste other than Organics, Recyclables, and Garbage at such times and under such conditions as the TOWN may deem advisable. Notice of such programs, the terms and conditions and collection times shall be communicated to the public. 19. The TOWN may refuse to accept an item for disposal if it is not sorted, packaged or placed for collection in accordance with the provisions of this by-law or if it is non-collectable waste. 20. Any peace officer or by-law enforcement officer is hereby authorized to take such action or issue such tickets as they may deem necessary to enforce any provision of this by-law. 21. No person shall place for collection any Waste except as provided for herein. 22. Any person who violates any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence, and liable on conviction to a minimum fine of one hundred ($100.00) dollars, and a maximum fine of one thousand and seventy ($1070.00) dollars. 23. By-Law 400-15-4, any subsequent amendments and any previous by-law of the Town of Riverview respecting the Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Refuse is hereby repealed. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Andrew J. LeBlanc, Mayor Annette Crummey, Town Clerk ORDAINED AND PASSED: First Reading: September 12, 2022 Second Reading: October 11, 2022 Third Reading: October 11, 2022 Original by-laws and amendments thereto are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. This document is for By-law 400-15-05 Garbage and Refuse By-law Page 4 convenient reference purposes only. Any questions should be forwarded to the Office of the Town Clerk. SCHEDULE A: ORGANICS Organics - All organic and compostable waste only. Food and yard waste, never glass or plastic. Organics include but are not limited to the following list of materials and must be placed in a green transparent plastic bag or certified compostable transparent bag for weekly curbside collection. All containers and packaging (plastics, metals, glass, Styrofoam, cardboard and paper) must be separated or emptied and removed; their contents only belong in Organics. Food (including, but not limited to) Yard Waste Other Items Bones Coffee Filters, Grounds & Tea Bags Cooking Grease, Oil & Fat Dairy Products Expired Food Fish & Shellfish Food Scraps & Leftovers Fruits & Vegetables Meats Rotten or Moldy Food Shells (Eggs, Shellfish) Grass Clippings Leaves Plants, Flowers & Weeds Sawdust & Wood Chips Soil Twigs Branches (1 inch diameter or less, bundled in 2'x2'x2' bundles) Paper Towels, Tissues, Napkins & Loose Tobacco Pet Waste - is preferred in clear bags but may go in with Organics if there is no plastic attached. Diapers - is preferred in clear bags but may go in with Organics on weeks the clear bag is not collected. Tips & Tricks: Orange and Paper Bags - Although we prefer green Organics bags, orange and paper bags can be used for leaves and yard waste only. Compostable transparent bags approved for curbside use with Organics are certified under ASTM D 6400 or CAN/BNQ 0017-088 and must have both of the following logos visible on the bags: SCHEDULE B: RECYCLABLES Recyclables include but are not limited to the following listed items and materials and must be placed in a transparent blue bag for curbside collection every second week (alternating with clear garbage bags). All recyclables should be emptied, rinsed, scraped or wiped clean before going into the blue bag for collection. It is essential that recyclables not be dripping or sopping with food or other organics. Metals Paper Plastics Other Items Aerosol Cans (empty) Aluminum (pie plates, foil, etc.) Bottles and Cans (steel, tin & aluminum) Containers Pots & Pans Utensils Books & Bristol Board Boxboard Boxes Cardboard Cards & Catalogues Cereal Boxes Coffee Cups Drink Trays Egg Cartons Envelopes Fast Food & Paper Bags Fast Food Boxes & Pizza Boxes File Folders Flyers Newspaper & Magazines Phone Books Plates & Cups Posters Sticky Notes Wrapping Paper Bottles (caps off) Containers (covers off) Cups & Dishes Hard Plastic Packaging Jugs Medicine bottles (empty) Milk & Juice Jugs *ALL Hard Plastics numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. Plastic Bags (Clean and Dry) Grocery and other plastic shopping bags, bread bags, clean re- sealable food storage bags, etc. To prevent mechanical sorting equipment from getting entangled, put all plastic bags in a single bag and tie it. Electronics (calculators, cell phones, small kitchen appliances, etc.) Frozen Juice Cans Lids, Covers Milk & Juice Cartons Styrofoam (meat trays, cups, plates, etc) Tips & Tricks: Pizza Boxes - Remove any crusts or leftover cheese and place the box in the blue Recyclables bag and the paper in the clear Garbage bag. Food Containers - Empty and quickly rinse metal and plastic containers with cold water. Aluminum - Scrape off excess food and fold or crumple the dirty side in. SCHEDULE C: GARBAGE Garbage includes but is not limited to the following listed items and materials and must be placed in clear transparent bags for curbside collection every second week (alternating with blue recyclable bags). Kitchen Bathroom Household Absorbent Pads (from meat trays) Ceramic Dishes Chip Bags Cork Dish Cloths Glass (bottles, jars, containers, etc. Granola & Candy Bar Wrappers Parchment Paper Plastic Cutlery Plastic Packaging Plastic Wrap & Bubble Wrap Rags Rubber Gloves Scouring Pads & Sponges Single Serve Coffee Pods & Single Use Coffee Packets Soft Plastic Straws Toothpicks Twist Ties Water Filters & Softener Salt Waxed Paper Wrappers Baby Wipes Bandages & Gauze Brushes & Combs Colostomy & Tube- Feeding Bags Condoms Cosmetics & Cosmetic Wipes Cotton Balls Dental Floss Diapers Disposable Razors Feminine Hygiene Products Q-Tips Toothpaste Tubes Towels Balloons Binders Board Games Candles Carbon Paper Cat Litter Chalk Cigarette Butts Clothes, Linens & Sheets Dirt & Dust Disinfecting Wipes Dryer Lint & Sheets Elastic Bands Fabric Footwear Furnace Filters Latex & Rubber Gloves Leather Light Bulbs (Not CFLs) Mirrors Nylons Pencils & Pens Pet Training Waste Pads Pet Waste Photos & Picture Frames Pillows & Pillow Cases Pottery & Pyrex Rubber Sandpaper Silica Gel Packs Sports Equipment Stickers String & Tape Toys Transparencies Vacuum Bags Vases Wallpaper Yarn Tips & Tricks: Diapers - They are preferred in the clear Garage bag, but may go in the green Organics bag on weeks the clear Garbage bags are not collected. Pet Waste - This is preferred in the clear Garbage bag, but may go in the green Organics bag if there is no plastic attached. Ropes, Cables, Wire - To prevent sorting equipment from becoming entangles and breaking, place these items in the clear Garbage bag. Soft Plastic - Any soiled soft plastic, cereal or cracker bags, chip and snack bags, stretch wrap/film, soft plastic packaging soft plastic wrap, cheese and sandwich meat packaging belong in the clear Garbage bag. SCHEDULE D: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) - Anything dangerous, poisonous, or corrosive. Household Hazardous Waste includes but is not limited to the items and materials listed below. Never put HHW in with your Organics, Recyclables or Garbage. FREE drop-off at Solid Waste site Hazardous Waste Depot located at 100 Bill Slater Drive in Berry Mills, NB. Southeast Eco360 also operates a Mobile HHW Unit. For directions and hours of operation please consult http://www.eco360.ca or call 877-1040. Acids Adhesives & Glue Aerosol Cans (with contents) Antifreeze, Coolants & Glycol Batteries (car & household) Bleach Butane Cartridges Car Care Products Caulking Chemicals & Cleaning Products Computer Monitors Cooking Oil Driveway Sealant Fertilizer Flea Powder Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Herbicides & Fungicides Kerosene Light Bulbs (CFL, Fluorescent & LED) Lighters (with contents) Medications & Prescriptions Mercury (thermometers & thermostats) Methanol & Mineral Spirits Motor Oil & Filters Nail Polish & Remover Oven Cleaner Paints Pesticides Pool Chemicals Polish & Wax Propane Tanks & Cylinders Rubbing Alcohol Rust Remover Solvents Stains & Varnishes Syringes & Needles (in Sharps container) SCHEDULE E: NON-COLLECTABLE WASTE The following items are not acceptable as residential/household waste and will not be collected if deposited curbside or in a clear, transparent blue or green bag. If you wish to dispose of any of the following items, please consult Southeast Eco360 at (506) 877-1040 or http://www.eco360.ca for safe and proper disposal instructions. - Explosive or highly combustible materials such as a celluloid cutting, moving picture film, or oil-soaked or gasoline-soaked rags and the like; - Plaster, drywall, fiberglass insulation, lumber, concrete, a boulder or other waste residue resulting from construction, building renovation or a demolition operation; - Tree limbs, firewood, stumps, trunks, and branches larger than 1" diameter; - Swill, liquid waste, or organic matter which has not been drained and wrapped in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law; - A syringe, blade, lancet, needle, clinical glass, dressing, bandage, gauze, swab, pipet, cast, speculum, urine, colostomy or enema bag, an intravenous bag, a catheter or other tubing, dentures, an alginate impression or like material, a stool sample, flesh or tissue from any animal or human, bodily fluid- stained material infectious or otherwise including clothing and bedding, an incontinence or feminine hygiene product known to be infectious, a piece of surgical clothing including a gown, mask, glove, patient bib, gown or sheet and the like, a liquid or solid medicine including a pill or vaccine, a container or vial from which a pill or vaccine is extracted that contains any amount of such pill or vaccine, petri- dish, test tube, surgical equipment, microscope slide, scope, electrode and the like, any of which is generated from a clinic, hospital, surgery, an office of a physician, surgeon, dentist, veterinarian or the like; - A syringe from a household; - An animal carcass, other part or any portion thereof of any dog, cat, fowl or any other creature with the exception of bona fide kitchen or food waste; - All Household Hazardous Waste as included in the previous section; - Green or Blue Waste which has not been prepared or packaged for collection in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law; - A tire, car battery, gas or oil tank, automotive part or body; - Any material which is frozen or stuck to the waste receptacle or container and cannot be removed by shaking manually; - Any material or substance which may cause damage to the natural environment; - Any septic tank pumping, raw sewage, sewage sludge or industrial process sludge; - Any radioactive material; - Any ash or ashes defined as the residue, including soot, of any fuel or waste after it has been consumed by fire. SCHEDULE F - COLLECTION SCHEDULE