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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BLIND RIVER
BY-LAW NO. 23-54
Being a By-law to amend By-law 20-04 being a by-law to regulate
and provide for storage, handling, collection and disposal of waste,
and recyclable materials within the Municipality of Blind River.
WHEREAS Section 10 subsection (1 ), of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25
provide any service or thing the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the
public;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 subsections (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25
provides for the establishment of a waste management system within the Municipality of
Blind River;
AND WHEREAS Section 127 subsections (a) and (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25
provides for the regulation of clearing and cleaning land including refuse and debris by
the owner or occupier of said land;
AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of society as a whole and the citizens of the Town
of Blind River in particular that the amount of waste material generated by the
community be reduced and whenever possible such materials be re-used or recycled
and that the environment be protected from contamination from hazardous substances;
NOW THEREFORE the council of the corporation of the Town of Blind River hereby
enacts as follows:
1. Amendment - The following changes are hereby made to By-law 20-04
DELETE:
4.2 This by-law shall be administered by the Director of Public Services or his/her
Designate
5.3 Polyethylene Bags
Occupants shall place residential waste in polyethylene bags for collection or place in
a receptacle(s) described in Section 5.1 and conform to the following:
a) Each bag shall be 1.5 mils (0.06) inches or greater in thickness;
b) Each polyethylene bag shall not be greater than 88.9 centimeters (35 inches)
X 127 centimeters (50 inches) in size when empty;
c) Each polyethylene bag plus waste contained therein and put out for collection,
shall not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds); and
d) Occupants shall ensure that polyethylene bags containing residential waste
are securely tied or otherwise sealed when set out for collection.
6·.2 Occupants shall ensure all residential waste for removal by the collector, shall be
placed to the edge of the street, plainly visible to the collector, before 7:00 AM.
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local time on the day scheduled for collection and no earlier than 6:00 AM. local
time on the day scheduled for collection and no earlier than 6:00 AM. in a
metallic or plastic can that complies with section 5.2.
6.10 Bag tags are available at the Municipal Office, 11 Hudson Street, Blind River.
Refer to Schedule "A" Landfill Fees.
10.3 The Director of Public Services or his/her designate may designate a location or
locations within the Town of Blind River listed in Schedule A at which occupants
of the town properties or there agents my drop off yard waste, recyclable
material, metal, household hazardous waste or any other waste material
designated by the Director of Public Services or his/her designate.
10.15 All appliances containing refrigerant must have the refrigerant removed by a
licensed technician prior to disposal.
Schedule "B"
Bulk Pick Up
- Brush/branches over 3" in diameter or not bundled and tied in 3' lengths and
easily handled
Note: A fee of $25.00 for any Bulk pickup will apply.
Arrangements for Bulk Pickup can be made at the Town office 11 Hudson Street
Blind River.
ADD
4.2 This by-law shall be administered by the Director of Protective Services, the By-
law Officer or his/her Designate
6.2 Every Occupant shall ensure all residential waste for removal by the collector,
shall be placed to the edge of the street, plainly visible to the collector, by 7:00am
local time on the day scheduled for collection and no earlier than 5:00am on the
day scheduled for collection, and shall be placed in a metallic or plastic can that
complies with Section 5.2. occupants shall ensure all residential waste for
removal by the collector, no earlier then 5am local time on the day scheduled for
collection.
6.10 Bag tags are available at the Municipal Office, 11 Hudson Street, Blind River.
Refer to the most current User Fees By-law for fees.
10.3 The Director of Public Services or his/her designate may designate a location or
locations within the Town of Blind River listed in Schedule A at which occupants
of the town properties or there agents may drop off yard waste, recyclable
material, metal, or any other waste material designated by the Director of Public
Services or his/her designate
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10.15 All appliances containing refrigerant must have the refrigerant removed and
tagged by a licensed technician prior to disposal.
Bulk Pick Up
- Yard waste such as leaves, grass cuttings, brush or branches.
PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS 18 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023.
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Clerk
CERTIFICATION BY THE CLERK:
I, K. Scott, Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River, do hereby certify that the
above is a true certified copy of By-Law No. 23-54 which was passed in Open Council
on the 18 day of September, 2023.
K. Scott