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Corporation of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands
By-Law 2012-15
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
OF WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION
WHEREAS sections 11(1), 11(2)(7) and 11(3)(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.
2001,Chap. 25 authorizes Council to pass by-laws for the establishment of a waste
disposal system and prohibit the disposal of waste material in any defined area
throughout the Municipality;
WHEREAS the Township of Algonquin Highlands was operating waste management
services and facilities within its geographic jurisdiction on December 31, 2002, such that
the continuation of such services is authorized by Section 460 of the Municipal Act,
2001, S.O. 2001,Chap. 25;
WHEREAS it is in the interest of society as a whole and of the Township, and its
ratepayers in particular that the amount of waste material generated by private citizens
and businesses be reduced; that wherever possible such materials be re-used or
recycled; that the environment be protected from contamination from hazardous
substances; and that the lifetime of existing and future municipal landfill sites be
extended;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Algonquin Highlands hereby enacts
as follows:
1.00 TITLE
1.1. This By-Law shall be known and may be cited as the “Township of
Algonquin Highlands Waste Management By-Law’.
2.0 APPLICATION
2.1 Except as expressly set out herein, this by-law shall apply to the whole
area of the geographic Township of Algonquin Highlands in the County of
Haliburton.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1. In this by-law:
a) “Bulk Garbage" means non-recyclable waste greater than 1 cubic
yard.
b) "Bulk Garbage Compacted" means non- recyclable waste
compacted by mechanical means greater than 1 cubic yard.
Cc) “Council” means the elected Council of the Corporation of the
Township of Algonquin Highlands;
d) "Enforcement Officer" means a Police Officer or a Municipal By-
law Enforcement Officer appointed for the Township to enforce the
provisions of the Township of Algonquin Highlands By-laws, or a
person specially appointed by Council to enforce only specific
provisions of this By-law;
g)
j)
k)
“Municipal Landfill" means the real property owned by the
Township of Algonquin Highlands and operated as designated
waste disposal sites, such sites being as set out hereafter:
Landfill Site Location Township
Maple Lake Part Lot 20, Concession 5 Stanhope
Hawk Lake Part Lot 18, Concessions 8&9 | Stanhope
Pine Springs Part Lots 1 & 2 Concession 12 | Hindon
Dorset Part Lot 5 Concession 13 Sherborne
Oxtongue Lots 23 & 24 Concession A McClintock
“Municipal Recycling Centre" means that portion of each of the
Municipal Landfill sites which are designated for the disposal of
Recyclable Materials;
"Operating Authority" means the Council of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands;
"Owner" means any registered owner, occupant, resident, lessee
or tenant of residential dwelling and includes any person managing
any residential building or receiving the rents in respect thereto on
behalf of the owner, and any person who is in care and control of a
property;
"Person" means a natural person and/or corporation, and includes:
i) every general partner in a firm, partnership or joint venture;
il) the employer of any person who is acting under the direction
of the said employer; and
ili) the parent or guardian of any person under the age of
eighteen (18) years who resides in the parent's or guardian's
household acting under the direction of the said parent or
guardian;
“Prohibited Waste" means anything, which is not permitted to be
disposed of at the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling
Centre, and includes each and every of the substances and
materials listed in Schedule "C" attached hereto, and in addition
thereto, any substance or material which the Operating Authority or
its Employees' Contractors or Designated Volunteers have refused
to accept for disposal or recycling when it has been inspected by
them at the Municipal Landfill and Recycling Centre;
“Public Property” means any property owned by the Township, or
by Her Majesty the Queen in right of either Canada or Ontario, and
includes both the traveled and untraveled portions of any and all
highways, as defined In the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chap. H.8, as amended, which are located in the Township;
“Recyclable Materials" mean any substance listed in Schedule
"B" attached hereto, and in addition thereto, any substance or
material which in the opinion of the Operating Authority or its
employees, upon inspection of such substance or material, is
capable of being sorted or bundled in the manner prescribed in the
Rules and Regulations which are attached hereto as Schedule "A";
"Refuse" or “Garbage” means, but is not limited to:
i) any liquid, substance or material which was purchased,
otherwise acquired, made, constructed or combined for use
on any land or in any residence or business enterprise;
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ii) any byproduct or excess liquid, substance or material
produced as a result of the creation of anything mentioned in
this subsection;
ili) any natural plant materials or substance, whether cultivated
or not, which has been removed from the place where it
originally grew;
iv) new brick or used building or construction materials except
brick, stone or concrete when used as fill material with the
permission of the owner of land where they are deposited;
v) the carcass of any dead animal or any part thereof;
vi) animal or vegetable or other waste resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food or
drink;
vii) | human urine or fecal material or the former contents of any
septic tank or holding tank;
viii) | animal fecal material except when used as manure;
ix) paper, glass, plastic;
Xx) Prohibited Waste;
xi) Recyclable Materials; and
xii) | anything used or once used to package any item or thing
mentioned above which the owner of such liquid, substance
or material or the owner or occupant of the land on which
such liquid, substance or material was previously located no
longer wants;
n) “Rules and Regulations" means the rules and regulations for the
use and operation of the Municipal Recycling Centre as set out in
Schedule "A", attached hereto;
0) “User Identification Card" means a card issued to a resident or
ratepayer of the Township of Algonquin Highlands authorizing them
to use the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre for the
purposes of and subject to the Rules and Regulations, and other
requirements as are set out in this By-Law;
p) "Clear Garbage Bag" means a plastic bag used to store and carry
garbage to its final destination that is transparent and colourless or
sufficiently void of colour that the contents within the bag are visible
to the Operating Authority or its Employees or Contractors.
MUNICIPAL LANDFILL AND MUNICIPAL RECYCLING CENTRE
4.1. The Township shall establish and operate Municipal Landfill sites and
Municipal Recycling Centres on designated properties owned by the
Township.
4.2 The Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre shall be the
operated by Council, who shall constitute the Operating Authority.
4.3. The use the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre for the
disposal of refuse is a privilege, and not a right which will be extended to
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all residents and ratepayers in the Township. Only those residents and
ratepayers in the Township who have been issued and are in possession
of a valid User Identification Card pursuant to Section 7.0 of this By-Law,
used in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law and the Schedules
attached hereto, are entitled to use the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
5.1. To govern the manner in which the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre is used, the Operating Authority has established Rules
and Regulations, which are attached hereto as Schedule "A".
5.2 The aim of such rules and regulations shall be consistent with the broad
purposes expressed in this By-law. Public discussions and comment on
changes to the Rules and Regulations shall be encouraged with the aim of
improving their practical effectiveness; encouraging voluntary compliance;
and avoiding unnecessary hardship to individual users.
5.3. The Operating Authority shall propose amendments to the Rules and
Regulations for the operation of the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre initially adopted as Schedule "A" to this By-Law from
time to time, and upon their adoption by By-Law as amendments to
Schedule "A" of this By-Law shall thereafter be binding upon all users of
the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre.
5.4 The Operating Authority may appoint such Employees or Contractors to
enforce the Rules and Regulations at the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre as it deems necessary, and such Employees or
Contractors, shall be deemed Enforcement Officers for the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of this By-Law.
5.5 Copies of the Current Rules and Regulations as well as copies of
Schedules "B" and "C" to this By-Law defining Recyclable Materials and
Prohibited Waste, respectively, shall always be available for distribution at
the Township Office.
5.6 The hours of operation of the respective Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre shall be set by the Operating Authority, and are as set
out in Schedule "D" attached hereto.
FEES
6.1. The fees for waste disposal at the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre in the Township of Algonquin Highlands shall be set by
the Operating Authority, and are as set out in Schedule "E" attached
hereto.
6.2 |The Operating Authority shall propose amendments to the fees for waste
disposal at the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre initially
adopted as Schedule "E" to this By-Law from time to time, and upon their
adoption by By-Law as amendments to Schedule "E" of this By-Law shall
thereafter be binding upon all users of the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre.
6.3. The fees and charges imposed by this by-law can be paid by cash,
cheque or on account, if a customer charge account has been authorized
by the Township, pursuant to Schedule “I” attached hereto.
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6.4 The fees and charges imposed by this by-law are due and payable:
(a) At the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is
imposed; or
(b) If the Person has a valid customer charge account with the
Township of Algonquin Highlands, upon the due date specified in
any invoice issued by the Township of Algonquin Highlands to any
person or party in connection with a fee or charge imposed by this
by-law.
6.5 A charge of $35.00 shall be applied for cheques not honoured by the
bank, i.e. NSF.
6.6 The Treasurer may add fees and charges imposed by this by-law to the
tax roll of any property in the Township of Algonquin Highlands for which
all the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges, and collect
them in the same manner as municipal taxes.
USER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
7.1. The Operating Authority shall issue User Identification Cards, up to a
maximum of two (2) to every assessed owner of land within the Township
at intervals to be established by resolution of Council.
7.2 The User Identification Card may only be used by the person to whom it
was issued or an employee, spouse or member of the household of such
person acting with the knowledge or consent of such person.
7.3. The person to whom the User Identification Card was issued may be held
responsible for misuse of said User Identification Card, its use by an
unauthorized person, or any violation of the Rules and Regulations by any
person using his/her User Identification Card.
7.4 The Operating Authority may suspend, terminate or restrict the privilege of
using the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre and cancel
the User Identification Card of any person who misuses or allows the
misuse of said User Identification Card or violates any of the Rules and
Regulations, PROVIDED THAT such _ suspension, restriction or
termination is in accordance with the procedure set out below:
SUSPENSION AND REGULATION OF USER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
8.1 The Operating Authority may temporarily suspend the privileges of a UIC
holder if, upon investigation of a person tendering refuse for disposal at
the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre or inspection of the
said refuse, it is reasonably believed that a User Identification Card is
being used by an unauthorized person or the Rules and Regulations are
being violated and the person refuses to correct the violation when
requested to do so.
8.2 If the Operating Authority forms the opinion that the holder of a User
Identification Card has:
a) allowed unauthorized persons to use his/her User Identification
Card;
b) — seriously and deliberately violated the Rules and Regulations;
C) established a pattern of violating the Rules and Regulations; or
d) permitted someone using his/her User Identification Care to do any
of the above,
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then the Operating Authority may restrict or terminate the privilege of such
person to use the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre and
revoke his/her User Identification Card.
Every decision of the Operating Authority to terminate or restrict the right
of someone to whom a User Identification Card which was previously
issued shall be set down in writing and delivered or mailed to the person
at this address shown on the Assessment Roll for the Township or his/her
last known address. Such written notice shall contain the following:
a) a brief description of the alleged violation including the approximate
date of such violation;
b) the date on which the termination or the restrictions come into
effect;
Cc) where applicable, the details of the restrictions imposed; and
d) the fact that this decision of the Operating Authority may be
appealed in person or in writing.
If the Operating Authority forms the opinion mentioned in Sub-Section 8.2
above and elects to restrict rather than terminate the privileges of a holder
of a User Identification Card, or on appeal of a termination the Council so
decides, any or all of the following conditions or restrictions may be
imposed:
a) that refuse be brought to the Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centre at specified times on specified days;
b) that the person submit to a detailed inspection of refuse tendered;
and
Cc) that the person pay a special fee, in addition to any other fee
normally imposed, equal to a genuine pre-estimate of the actual
cost of any detailed inspections or sorting by employees of the
refuse.
MANDATORY RECYCLING
9.1
No Person shall dispose of Recyclable Materials as listed in Schedule "B"
attached hereto except by tendering them at the Municipal Recycling
Centre or designated site properly sorted and bundled as required by the
Rules and Regulations.
PROHIBITIONS
10.1
10.2
10.3
No Person shall dump or dispose of any refuse on Public Land save and
except at designated Municipal Landfills or Municipal Recycling Centres;
No Person shall dump or dispose of any refuse on any private land within
the Township unless the land is described in a license to operate a waste
disposal site issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy which
was in existence on the date this bylaw comes into force, provided that
this subparagraph shall not prohibit the temporary storage of refuse
pending other disposal or the composting of organic material all of which
refuse or organic material originated on the parcel of land where it is
stored:
No Person shall store or compost refuse in a manner which permits the
escape of noxious or unpleasant odours onto the property of any other
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person, but this subparagraph does not apply to a farmer's manure pile or
the spreading of manure on fields or gardens;
No Person shall dispose of Refuse at the Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Centre unless that Person is:
a) the holder of a User Identification Card, or is an employee, agent or
member of the household of a person who holds a User
Identification Card and who is acting with the knowledge and
consent of such User Identification Card holder;
b) in possession of a valid Contractor Authorization Permit, signed by
the property owner indicating that the waste originated from that
owner’s property, as set out in Schedule “H”, attached hereto; or
Cc) the holder of a valid Township of Algonquin Highlands Cottage Kit
Landfill Pass.
No Person shall carry or transport refuse which originated outside the
Township into the Township for dumping or disposal in the Township
except under a contract approved by the Council. Persons disposing of
construction or demolition waste may be required to present proof that the
waste originated from within the Township, to the Municipal Landfill and
Municipal Recycling Centre attendant at the time of disposal. Such proof
may be a valid building permit or demolition permit issued by the
Township, or Contractor Authorization Permit signed by the Contractor
and property owner indicating that the waste originated from that owner’s
property.
No Person shall dispose of Refuse at the Municipal Landfill unless the
refuse is contained within a Clear Garbage Bag or suitable open container
so that all waste is visible and can be easily identified by the Operating
Authority, its Employees or its Contractors;
No Person shall deposit or dispose of refuse at or near the gates of the
Municipal Landfill or Municipal Recycling Centre when such Municipal
Landfill or Municipal Recycling Centre is closed;
No Person shall dispose of Prohibited Waste as listed in Schedule "C"
attached hereto at the Municipal Landfill or Municipal Recycling Centre;
No Person shall dispose of refuse at a Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Centre outside of the geographic area as set out in Schedule
"F", attached hereto;
No Person shall, while attending at a Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Centre, attempt to conceal or disguise Recyclable Materials or
Prohibited Waste in such a way as to make them appear to be items,
substances or materials which are not Recyclable Materials or Prohibited
Waste; and
No person shall refuse to produce a valid User Identification Card upon
request by the Operating Authority or its employees.
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
11.1
11.2
This By-law shall be enforced by the Enforcement Officers as defined
herein. For the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this By-law,
Enforcement Officers may inspect garbage placed on public property.
Any person who:
a) contravenes the provisions of this By-law; or
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b) permits any other person to contravene the provisions of this By-
Law on real property of which he/she is the owner or occupant, or
being the employer, parent or guardian of another person, directs
said employee or a person under the age of eighteen (18) years
who resides in his household to act in contravention of the
provisions of this By-Law,
is guilty of an offense and is punishable upon conviction pursuant to the
provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.33, as
amended.
11.3. Where the Enforcement Officer elects to proceed by way of a Certificate of
Offence, as defined in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap.
P.33, as amended, any person convicted of an offence under section 10.2
is liable to payment of a fine, as set out in Schedule “G” attached to this
By-Law, as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
11.4 In addition to prosecution under this By-law, the Operating Authority may
prosecute violators of this By-Law for trespassing or exercise any other
statutory or common law rights.
11.5 Any person who is convicted of an offence under Section 10.2, and if the
Township repairs or restores any of the facilities or other property that
were damaged as a result of the offence, shall owe the cost to the
Township of the repair or as a debt due to the Township by the person
convicted of the offence and the debt may be recovered in a court of
competent jurisdiction.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
12.1 For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given in
this By-law shall govern. In this By-law, ‘shall’ is mandatory; words in the
singular include the plural; words in the plural include the singular; words
used in the masculine gender include the feminine.
SCHEDULES
13.1. The following Schedules attached hereto shall form a part of this By-Law:
Schedule ‘A’ Rules and Regulations
Schedule ‘B’ Recyclable Materials
Schedule ‘C’ Prohibited Waste
Schedule ‘D’ Hours of Operation
Schedule ‘E’ Fees
Schedule ‘F’ Geographical Restrictions
Schedule ‘G’ Set Fines
Schedule ‘H’ Contractor Authorization Permit
Schedule ‘I’ Customer Charge Accounts
HEADINGS NOT PART OF BY-LAW
14.1 The headings in the body of this By-law form no part of the By-law but are
inserted for convenience of reference only.
TERMS SEVERABLE
15.1 The terms and provisions of this By-Law shall be severable and should
any term or provision be found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
legally unenforceable, inoperative or invalid, the remainder of this By-Law
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
16.0 BY-LAWS AMENDED
16.1 By-Law 2010-10 is hereby repealed.
17.0 EFFECTIVE DATE
17.1. This by-law shall come into force and effect on the date of passing.
READ a First, Second and Third time and finally passed this 15" day of March, 2012.
tik
Reeve Carol Moffatt
LW Dawn Me
Seal
Schedule “A”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
RULES AND REGULATIONS
(1) Users will separate, sort and place each type of garbage or other refuse in
particular areas as directed by Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre
attendants or signs. The categories are as follows:
a. recyclable materials as listed on Schedule "B", each of which is a
separate category;
b. legally burnable items;
c. building debris;
d. household garbage and refuse;
e. shingles.
(2) No user will set fire to any material.
(3) No one shall remove material from the Municipal Landfill or Municipal Recycling
Centre except with the knowledge and consent of the Municipal Landfill or
Municipal Recycling Centre attendant.
(4) The payment of any fees associated with this By-Law, as are set out in Schedule
“E” attached hereto, should be made at the Municipal Office, during regular office
hours, if prearranged, or paid to the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling
Centre attendant on site.
Schedule “B”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Category | Category Il
Newspapers & Flyers
Magazines/Catalogues
Soft Cover Books/Telephone Books
Mixed Paper
Brown Paper & Bags
Boxboard
Polycoat Milk & Juice Cartons
Tetra Pak Cartons
Corrugated Cardboard
Category Ill
Scrap Metal & White Goods
Category V
Tires
Category VII
Household Batteries (single use
& rechargeable)
Category IX
Empty Automotive Fluid Containers
Glass Bottles & Jars
Metal Beverage & Food Cans
P.E.T. Bottles
Rigid Plastic
Mixed Plastic
Aluminum Trays & Foil
Polystyrene/Styrofoam
Plastic Film
Category IV
E-Waste
Category VI
Propane Tanks & Cylinders
Category Vill
Fluorescent Light Tubes & Bulbs
Schedule “C”
to By-law No. 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
PROHIBITED WASTE
(1) The following substances and items constitute Prohibited Waste at ALL Municipal
Landfill sites and Municipal Recycling Centres:
Condemned or dead animals °
or their carcasses
Hazardous Waste ®
Human Pathological waste ®
Liquid Industrial Waste
Animal or human excrement or e
urine
Explosives or highly flammable
materials, substances or
chemicals;
Motor vehicles or parts of motor
vehicles
Waste oil or other petroleum products
Refrigerators and freezers with doors
attached
Oil tanks unless empty, dry and cut in
half
(2) In addition to the foregoing items, the following substances and items constitute
Prohibited Waste for the purposes of the Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling
Centre specified:
Maple
Hawk Lake
Batteries - Automotive e
Stumps °
e
Tires e
Appliances with or without e
CFC’s e
Furniture, Mattresses, Sofas e
etc.
Construction/Demolition Waste
Shingles
Brush
Propane Tanks
Batteries - Automotive
Boats
Stumps
Metal
Pine Springs
Tires
Appliances with or without
CFC’s
Furniture, Mattresses, Sofas
etc.
Propane Tanks
Batteries - Automotive
Boats
Stumps
Metal
Oxtongue
Brush and Leaves
Batteries - Automotive
Stumps
Dorset
Tires
Brush and Leaves
Batteries - Automotive
Stumps
Schedule “D”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands - HOURS OF OPERATION
LANDFILL SITES (SUMMER HOURS) — May 1 to October 15
MAPLE OXTONGUE
LAKE HAWK LAKE | PINE SPRINGS DORSET LAKE
SUN 10 a.m. to7 10 a.m. to 7 10am. to7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
p.m. p.m. p.m.
MON 1 p.m. to 7 8 a.m. to 1 Closed (except 8 a.m. to 1 8 am.to1p.m.
p.m. p.m. holiday) p.m.
TUE| Closed 8 a.m. to 1 Closed Ngee. Hore Closed
p.m. p.m.
WED 6 oer. a Closed 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
THU | Closed span 29 Closed Pia. 19") Closed
p.m. p.m.
FRI q os i Closed Closed Closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SAT allt tale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as ahaa 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
p.m. p.m. p.m.
HOLIDAY MONDAY HOURS: the same as Sunday.
LANDFILL SITES (WINTER HOURS) — October 16 to April 30
MAPLE OXTONGUE
LAKE HAWK LAKE | PINE SPRINGS DORSET LAKE
10 a.m. to 3 10 a.m. to 3 10 a.m. to 3
SUN p.m. p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 2 10 a.m. to 2 Closed (except 10 a.m. to 2 Closed (except
MON ‘ :
p.m. p.m. holiday) p.m. holiday)
TUE | Closed eas Cee Closed Lcccseidaiin Closed
p.m. p.m.
WED a om ae Closed 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THU| Closed any ee Closed Wrens tom Closed
p.m. p.m.
FRI = = ac Closed Closed Closed Closed
SAT 10 a.m. to 2 10 a.m. to 2 Closed 10 a.m. to 2 Claged
p.m. p.m. p.m.
HOLIDAY MONDAY HOURS: the same as Sunday.
Holiday Monday includes: Family Day, Victoria Day, Ontario Civic Holiday, Labour Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and the following public holidays only if they fall on a Monday: New
Years Day (January 1), Canada Day (July 1), Boxing Day (December 26).
All sites are closed on Christmas Day.
Note: Easter Monday is NOT a public holiday. Regular Monday hours apply.
Schedule “E”
to By-law 2012
Township of Algonquin Highlands
DISPOSAL FEES
Waste Type Fee Where Accepted
Household Garbage equal to or less N/C Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
than _1 cubic yard Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
Bulk Garbage $20/cu. yard Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
Blue Box Recyclables N/C Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
Scrap Metal (uninsS Omenwise N/C Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
specified)
Tire —off-rim and clean N/C Maple Lake, Oxtongue
Tire — on rim or contaminated/soiled | $5/tire Maple Lake, Oxtongue
$10/unit —
CFC Appliance (e.g. refrigerator, tagged
freezer, air conditioner, etc.) $40/unit - Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
untagged
Appliance except CFC (e.g. stove, :
washer, dryer) $10/unit Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
Furniture, Mattress, Box Spring $10/unit Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
Construction/Demolition Waste —
Chippable
$20/cu. yard
Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset,
Oxtongue
Construction/Demolition Waste —
Non-Chippable
$40/cu. yard
Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset,
Oxtongue
Shingles
$20/cu. yard
Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset,
Oxtongue
Contaminated Soil
$40/cu. yard
Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
Brush, Clean Lumber
$10/cu. yard
Maple Lake, Pine Springs
Propane Tank/Cylinder
N/C
Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
Household Batteries — single use,
Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
Not stripped of all metal
rechargeable ia Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
Battery — Automotive/Marine Not Accepted
Fluorescent Light Tubes, Bulbs N/C Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
. . . Maple Lake, Hawk Lake, Pine
Empty Automotive Fluid Containers | N/C Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue
E-Waste N/C Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
Hazardous Waste, Paint Not Accepted
Boat — motor and gas tank removed, $2/foot Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
stripped of all metal
Bical — Motor aks Gas! tank TENHONEM, $4/foot Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue
N/C= No Charge
Bulk Garbage:
Non recyclable waste greater than 1 cubic yard.
Schedule “F”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
Residents of the Township of Algonquin Highlands are restricted to using the Municipal
Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centre located in the geographic township where the
property in respect of which their User Identification Card was issued is situated, as is
outlined below:
Geographic Township Municipal Landfill and Recycling Centre
Stanhope e Maple Lake
e Hawk Lake
e Pine Springs
Sherborne, McClintock, e Pine Springs
Livingstone, Lawrence & e Dorset
Nightingale e Oxtongue Lake
Schedule “G”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Set Fine Schedule
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS
PART | Provincial Offences Act
By-law 2012-15 Township of Algonquin Highlands Waste Management By-Law
ITEM |COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3
Short Form Wording Offence creating Set Fine
provision or
Defining Offence
1. Improper disposal of Recyclable Section 9.1 $200.00
Materials
2. Dump or dispose of refuse on Public Section 10.1 $300.00
Property other than Municipal Landfill or
Municipal Recycling Centre
3; Dump or dispose of refuse on private Section 10.2 $300.00
land
4. Store or compost refuse permitting Section 10.3 $200.00
escape of odours onto the property of
another person
5. Unauthorized disposal of refuse at Section 10.4 $300.00
Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Center
6. Transport of refuse originating outside |Section 10.5 $300.00
the Township into the Township for
disposal:
f. Dump or dispose of refuse at Municipal |Section 10.6 $200.00
Landfill or Municipal Recycling Centre in
unapproved bag or container
8. Dump or dispose refuse at or near gates | Section 10.7 $300.00
of Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Center when closed
9. Dump or dispose Prohibited Waste at | Section 10.8 $300.00
Municipal Landfill or Municipal
Recycling Center
10. Dump or dispose refuse at Municipal Section 10.9 $200.00
Landfill or Municipal Recycling Center
outside of specified geographic area
11. |Concealment of Recyclable Materials or | Section 10.10 $200.00
Prohibited Waste brought to Municipal
Landfill or Municipal Recycling Center
42. Refuse to produce valid User Section 10.11 $200.00
Identification Card upon request
Note: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 11 of By-law
2012-15, a certified copy of which has been filed.
Schedule “H”
To By-Law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZATION PERMIT
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Contractor Authorization Permit
PLEASE inform the landfill site attendant upon entering
that you have this PERMIT.
Only waste from within the Township of Algonquin Highlands is permitted to enter a
Township of Algonquin Highfands Municipal Landfill.
Refer to the Waste Management Bylaw for Sites that accept Construction/Demolition waste.
Please Print
Name of Property Owner:
Mailing Address:
Tel:
Email:
Origin of Waste:
9-1-1 Address or Lot & Concession of Property :
Signature of Property Owner Date
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
Business Name:
Address:
Tel:
Name of Contractor (please print) Signature of Contractor
USE OF THIS PERMIT
Please present this permit to the landfill attendant upon entering the site.
Permit may be used for Construction/Demolition material and bulky waste.
Permit must be filled in with complete contact information and address “Of Origin” of waste.
You may be required to show proof of identification, demolition permit, or building permit.
All tipping fees apply.
Permits are available at the Municipal Offices, Township website, or Township landfill site.
Any false information submitted may result in penalty, pursuant to the Township of Algonquin Highlands
Waste Management Bylaw.
INTERNAL USE ONLY:
Landfill Site Attendant’s Initials: Admin Staffs Initials:
Schedule “I”
to By-law 2012-15
Township of Algonquin Highlands
CUSTOMER CHARGE ACCOUNTS
. Any person wishing to establish a customer charge account with the Township of
Algonquin Highlands must complete the Township’s Application for Credit for use of
Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling Centres (“Application for Credit”).
. The Chief Administrative Officer may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of
the Township of Algonquin Highlands and establish a commercial charge account for
a Person.
. If the Township of Algonquin Highlands approves a Person’s Application for Credit
and establishes a commercial charge account, then:
a. the person may leave the Municipal Landfill before paying the applicable
tipping fees; and
b. the Township of Algonquin Highlands will generate invoices for tipping fees
on a monthly basis.
. Payment is due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.
. All claims against disputed items must be made within thirty (30) days of the invoice
date.
. Where a Person fails or refuses to pay an invoice for tipping fees within thirty (30)
days, then the Treasurer may rescind their customer charge account and the person
must:
a. Pay interest on the tipping fee at a rate of 1.25% per month (15% per year) on
all amounts overdue.
. For accounts overdue by sixty (60) days:
a. The Township will suspend access to its Municipal Landfill and Municipal
Recycling Centres;
b. Access will only be permitted upon full payment of amounts owed including
current charges and interest; and
c. Such accounts may also be filed for collection. Any costs incurred, including
but not limited to, collection fees, legal fees and court costs, will be borne by
the applicant.
. Accounts that have been suspended twice in a 24 month period will automatically be
deemed a “cash customer” and re-application for credit status will be considered
after a 24 month waiting period.
Township of Algonquin Highlands
1123 North Shore Rd., Algonquin Highlands, ON KOM 1J1
Tel. (705) 489-2379 Fax. (705) 489-3491
Township of AlgonquinHighlandy
MUNICIPAL LANDFILL SITE USAGE CREDIT APPLICATION — COMMERCIAL ONLY
Name of Business:
Mailing Address:
Business Phone: Other Phone:
Fax:
Anticipated trips per month:
Type of Business: U) Sole Proprietorship (J Partnership ) Corporation
If Sole Proprietorship, please provide the following:
Owner’s Name:
Property Address:
\/we hereby apply for credit for the purpose of depositing refuse in the Township of Algonquin
Highlands Municipal Landfill sites. |/we agree and authorize the Township of Algonquin Highlands to
obtain any credit information required for the purpose of credit approval. The terms of credit are
listed below:
e Invoices are issued monthly.
Payment is due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.
All claims against disputed items must be made within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.
Interest of 1.25% per month (15% per year) will apply on all amounts owing past due date.
Where a person fails or refuses to pay an invoice within thirty (30) days, the Township of
Algonquin Highlands may rescind the customer charge account.
e For accounts overdue by 60 days,
o The Township will suspend access to its Municipal Landfill and Municipal Recycling
Centres;
o Access will only be permitted upon full payment of amounts owed including current
charges and interest; and
o Such accounts may also be filed for collection. Any costs incurred, including but not
limited to, collection fees, legal fees and court costs, will be borne by the applicant.
e Accounts that have been suspended twice in a 24 month period will automatically be deemed a
“cash customer” and re-application for credit status will be considered after a 24 month
waiting period.
e Acharge of $35.00 shall be applied for cheques not honoured by the bank, i.e. NSF.
I/we have read and understand all of the terms of this credit application, as set out above.
Date Signature Print Name
Personal information on this form is collect by the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended any
by-laws passed pursuant to it, and for the purpose of administering this credit application and for no other purpose. Applicants are advised that
information collected in this form may be required to be disclosed under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions
should be directed to the Clerk at 1123 North Shore Rd., Algonquin Highlands, ON KOM 1/1.
Corporation of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands
By-Law 2020-55
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2012-15 BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE
AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
WHEREAS sections 11(1), 11(2)(7) and 11(3)(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,
Chap. 25 authorizes Council to pass by-laws for the establishment of a waste disposal
system and prohibit the disposal of waste material in any defined area throughout the
Municipality;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin
Highlands hereby enacts as follows:
1. That section 6.3 to By-law 2012-15 be amended to read as follows:
“The fees and charges imposed by this by-law can be paid by digital payment
(debit, credit card), or on account, if a commercial charge account has been
authorized by the Township, pursuant to Schedule “I” attached hereto.
2. That By-law 2012-15 be amended by adding a new section 6.7 to read as follows:
“Where, or if, digital payment systems are not available, chargeable materials will
only be accepted from commercial charge account holders with a charge account in
good standing.”
READ a First, Second and Third time and finally passed this 18" day of June 2020.
Mayor Carol Moffatt
Seal
Clerk Dawn Newhook