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GARBAGE BOXES
The Town of Lewisporte permits the use of garbage boxes, however, the
following regulations must be followed:
- Garbage boxes must be neat in appearance, well constructed and
rodent resistant. All garbage boxes shall be specifically built for the
sole purpose of storing household garbage. Boxes with protruding
nails or screws, broken or damaged parts, shall be repaired
immediately. Boxes shall be kept clean and any spilled garbage
should be removed immediately in order to avoid rodent, fly, odour
or other problems.
- Discarded barrels, old fridges, deep freezers, etc., are not
acceptable as garbage boxes. The Town has the right to refuse to
collect garbage from residents who use inappropriate containers as
garbage boxes, do not keep the box in a neat and tidy condition or
have the boxes in a state of disrepair.
- Garbage boxes that are used to store garbage in, and from which
the resident wishes the collector to remove the garbage on
collection day, must be located between 3.05 meters (10') and 4.60
meters (15') from the edge of the driving surface. Exceptions from
these measurements may be permitted in special circumstances
that are acceptable to and approved by the Town. If your garbage
box does not meet these measurements, and it is not practical to
adjust its location, please contact the Town Hall.
- Garbage boxes shall be placed to conform with the Town's Snow
Clearing Regulations and should be placed to prevent interference
with snow clearing operations. Residents are advised to "flag" your
garbage box to avoid damage during winter operations. The Town
is not responsible for damage to garbage boxes damaged by
normal snow plowing operations.
P.O. Box 219
Lewisporte, NL A0G 3A0
Phone (709) 535-2737
Fax (709) 535-2695
Website: www.lewisportecanada.com
- Garbage boxes should be in plain view of the street and totally
visible to the collector. If your garbage box is located beyond 4.60
meters (15') of the edge of the driving surface, the garbage bags
must be removed from the box and placed at the roadside, not
before 6:30 am and not later than 7:30 pm on collection days.
- Failure to comply with this Policy may result in your garbage not
being picked up on collection day.
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ACCESS
Residents who use garbage boxes are reminded that access must remain
free of obstruction at all times. There shall be no impediments such as
rocks, fences, ditches, snow/ice, etc., that impedes access to the boxes.
All covers are to be kept clear of obstruction and free of snow on collection
days.
Residents who have garbage boxes that are frequented or infested with
rodents/wasps/bees shall, when the Town becomes aware of the problem,
be advised of the issue and shall be addressed by the resident prior to the
next garbage collection day. Once the problem has been corrected, the
resident shall advise the Town to ensure garbage is collected on the next
collection day.
If a garbage box is obstructed or has a rodent infestation, wasp/bee nest,
etc., and the resident has not corrected the concern, garbage bags can be
removed from the box and placed at the roadside, but not before 6:30 am
and not later than 7:30 am on collection day. In this situation, the bags
must be covered to protect it from animals, birds, etc.