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By-Law 26-009
of
The Regional Municipality of Waterloo
A By-law to Govern the Collection of Waste and the Provision of Waste
Management Facilities in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal
By-Law 17-007, as amended, By-Law 98-87 and By-Law 02-011 of The
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
WHEREAS the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is authorized
by Part II of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, to pass by-
laws for regulating, prohibiting and requiring persons to do things respecting
waste management.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Region of Waterloo hereby enacts as
follows:
I.
PART I - INTERPRETATION
1. SHORT TITLE This By-law may be cited as the Waste By-law.
2. APPLICATION This By-law applies to the collection and/or disposal of
Waste including Garbage, Organics, Recycling, Christmas Trees, Yard
Waste, and Special Waste Materials by The Region of Waterloo and for the
operation of Waste Management Facilities within the geographic boundaries
of The Region of Waterloo. In the event of any conflict between the
provisions of this By-law and the provisions of any other statute or By-law,
the provisions that are most restrictive will prevail.
3. DEFINITIONS In this By-law the definitions and interpretations given in this
section shall govern:
3.1. "Approved Container" means a container approved by the Region for
the containment and collection of a specific class of Collectable Waste,
including a Garbage Cart, Organics Cart, Recycling Cart, or Yard Waste
Container.
3.2. "Area Municipality" means the City of Cambridge, and/or the City
of Kitchener, and/or the City of Waterloo and/or the Township of
North Dumfries, and/or the Township of Wellesley, and/or the
Township of Wilmot, and/or the Township of Woolwich.
3.3. "Automated Collection" means the method of Collection of Waste
from Carts using a fully-automated hydraulic Collection system and does
not include the manual emptying of Carts.
3.4. "Bi-Weekly" means the Collection of Collectable Waste set out for
Curbside Collection, once every two weeks on the scheduled
Collection Day.
3.5. "Business Improvement Area" or "BIA" means an area designated
as a Business Improvement Area under the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended.
3.6. "Bulky Item" means an item of Waste that cannot fit into a Garbage
Cart and is listed as a Bulky Item in Schedule "A".
3.7. "Cart" means the wheeled cart(s) provided by the Region for the
purposes of containing Waste as identified for Cart-based Collection
which include the Garbage Cart, Organic's Cart, and Recycling Cart.
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3.8. "Cart-based Collection" means that Collection of Waste from Carts
through the use of Waste Collection Vehicles with ANSI approved lifters
or fully automated Collection Vehicles.
3.9. "Centralized Collection" means a collection system where Waste from
multiple dwelling units is set out at a Common Collection Point approved
by the Director.
3.10. "Certified Compostable Bag" means a liner bag certified as
compostable by the Bureau de normalization du Québec (BNQ) or the
Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in accordance with ASTM D6400
or any successor standard, and approved by the Region for use in an
Organics Cart.
3.11. "Christmas Tree" means a natural Christmas tree.
3.12. "Collection" means all work, services, and operations performed by
the Collection Contractor with respect to the Collection and haulage of
Waste from Collection Points within the Region to the Waste Facility.
3.13. "Collection Contractor" means a contractor retained by the Region
to provide Collection Services.
3.14. "Collection Day" means the scheduled day on which Collectable
Waste is eligible for collection from an Eligible Location.
3.15. "Collection Point" means the approved location where Waste is set
out for collection, including at the Curbside or at a Common Collection
Point.
3.16. "Collection Services" means the collection of Collectable Waste
provided by or on behalf of the Region in accordance with this By-law.
3.17. "Collection Vehicle" means a vehicle used by the Collection
Contractor for the collection of Waste.
3.18. "Collectable Waste" means Waste that meets the requirements of
this By-law and is eligible for collection by the Region, as set out in this
By-law and Schedule "A".
3.19. "Common Collection Point" means a shared Collection Point
designated or approved by the Director for the collection of Waste from
multiple dwelling units or Premises.
3.20. "Council" means the Council of The Regional Municipality of
Waterloo.
3.21. "Curbside" means the area directly in front of an Eligible Location
and within its extended location lines of the untraveled portion of the
municipal road allowance.
3.22. "Curbside Collection" means the collection of Collectable Waste
from a Curbside or Collection Point approved by the Region.
3.23. "Director" means the Region of Waterloo's Director of Waste
Management or any successor position, or a designate.
3.24. "Downtown Area" means a geographic area designated by the
Region as a downtown area for the purposes of modified Waste
Collection Services.
3.25. "Eligible Location" means a Single-Family Household or Small
Apartment Building (i.e. 1 to 6 Registered Self-Contained Units) that
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meets the requirements of this By-law to receive Curbside Collection
Services.
3.26. "Extra Garbage" means Garbage that exceeds the capacity of a
Garbage Cart and is eligible for collection only when properly identified
with a Garbage Bag Tag.
3.27. "Fees and Charges By-law" means the Region's Fees and Charges
By-law, as amended or replaced from time to time.
3.28. "Garbage" means Waste designated for Collection from Single
Family Households and Small Apartment Buildings (i.e., 1 to 6
Registered Self-Contained Units), or as approved by the Region.
3.29. "Garbage Bag" means the plastic bag that is intended for the storage
and collection of Extra Garbage.
3.30. "Garbage Bag Tag" means a sticker, tab, tie or other label approved
by the Region for the purpose of identifying Extra Garbage in
accordance with the Region's programs.
3.31. "Garbage Cart (Black Cart)" means the wheeled cart provided by the
Region for the purpose of containing Garbage.
3.32. "Hazardous Waste" means waste designated as hazardous and
listed in Schedule "D" of this By-law.
3.33. "Large Metal Item" means a metal item designated as a Large Metal
Item in Schedule "A".
3.34. "Motor Vehicle" means a vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than
by muscular power.
3.35. "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means a person appointed by
the Region to enforce municipal by-laws.
3.36. "Non-Collectable Waste" means Waste that is not eligible for
collection under this By-law, as set out in Schedule "A".
3.37. "Non-Curbside Collection" means Collection Services provided at a
location other than at the Curbside, including collection from private
property, internal roadways, or Common Collection Points, as approved
under Part VIII of this By-law.
3.38. "Organics" means biodegradable source-separated organic material
designated by the Region for diversion, as set out in Schedule "A".
3.39. "Organics Cart (Green Cart)" means the wheeled cart provided by
the Region for the purposes of containing Organics.
3.40. "Owner" means a person who owns, rents, leases, occupies, or has
charge, management, or control of an Eligible Location Premises.
3.41. "Police Officer" means a member of the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo Regional Police Service.
3.42. "Premises" means a building, structure, or land, or any part thereof,
located within the Region.
3.43. "Prior Approval Material" means Waste Facility Material that may
only be accepted at a Waste Facility with the prior written approval of
the Director.
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3.44. "Recycling" means materials designated by the Region for recycling
or diversion under applicable recycling or extended producer
responsibility legislation and programs and those listed in Schedule "A".
3.45. "Recycling Cart" means the wheeled cart provided by the Region for
the purpose of containing Recycling.
3.46. "Region" means The Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
3.47. "Registered Owner" means the person or persons registered on title
as the Owner of the Eligible Location and, in the case of a condominium
development, the condominium corporation.
3.48. "Registered Self-Contained Unit (SCU)" means a place of
residence designed or intended for habitation by one or more persons
with its own culinary and sanitary facilities which are provided for the
exclusive use of the person or persons who reside therein.
3.49. "Single Family Household" means a detached house, semi-
detached house, duplex, townhouse, or similar residential dwelling with
direct access to a municipal roadway or other access approved by the
Director.
3.50. "Small Apartment Building" means a residential building containing
three (3) to six (6) dwelling units.
3.51. "Special Handling Material" means Waste Facility Material that
requires special handling procedures due to its size, composition, or
characteristics, as determined by the Director and listed in Schedule
"D".
3.52. "Waste" means discarded material placed out for collection or
deposited at a Waste Facility, excluding Non-Collectable Waste.
3.53. "Waste By-law" means this By-law.
3.54. "Waste Facility" means a waste management facility owned or
operated by the Region for the acceptance, processing, diversion,
storage, or disposal of Waste.
3.55. "Waste Facility Material" means material accepted or eligible for
acceptance at a Waste Facility in accordance with this By-law and
Schedule "D".
3.56. "Waste Facility Services" means the acceptance, handling,
processing, diversion, storage, or disposal of Waste Facility Material at
a Waste Facility operated by the Region.
3.57. "Yard Waste" means the Yard Waste as listed in Schedule "A" of this
By-law.
3.58. "Yard Waste Container" means an Approved Container that is
intended for the storage and collection of Yard Waste.
3.59. "Yard Waste Sticker" means a Yard Waste Sticker as issued or
designated by the Director pursuant to this By-law.
4. Hierarchy of Provisions
In the event of a conflict between a provision of this By-law, a Schedule to
this By-law, and any guideline, notice, operational standard, or
communication issued by the Director, the provisions of this By-law shall
prevail, followed by the Schedules, and then any Director-issued guideline,
notice, or operational standard.
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II.
PART II - ADMINISTRATION
5. Authority of Director
5.1. The Director is responsible for the administration of this By-law and shall
have all necessary authority to administer this By-law in accordance with
its purpose and intent.
5.2. Without limiting the generality of subsection (5.1), The Director may, for
the purposes of administering this By-law:
a. prescribe and approve administrative forms, applications, permits,
notices, and agreements;
b. establish administrative procedures, guidelines, and standards
necessary to implement this By-law;
c. designate Collection Days and service schedules for Curbside
Collection, subject to the provisions of this By-law;
d. temporarily suspend, modify, or vary Collection Services or Waste
Facility Services where necessary due to operational requirements,
safety concerns, emergencies, statutory holidays, severe weather
events, or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the
Region;
e. prescribe special handling, operating procedures, and conditions for
Special Handling Material and Prior Approval Material;
f. issue, prescribe, and regulate the use of Garbage Bag Tags, Yard
Waste Stickers, or any successor identification system approved by
the Region;
g. approve, vary, suspend, or supplement Collection Services or Waste
Facility Services, including the implementation of pilot projects,
where such changes are consistent with the intent of this By-law;
h. determine eligibility for, and conditions applicable to Non-Curbside
Collection Services in accordance with this By-law; and
i. take such other administrative actions as may be necessary to carry
out the intent and purpose of this By-law.
j. Any pilot project implemented under clause 5.2(g) shall be time-
limited and subject to evaluation prior to any permanent
implementation.
k. Nothing in this By-law authorizes the Director to establish, amend, or
waive fees, fines, or penalties, which may only be imposed by
Council in accordance with an applicable by-law.
6. Delegation
The Director may delegate any administrative authority under this By-law to
one or more employees of the Region.
7. Ownership of Carts
7.1. All Carts provided for the purposes Waste Collection remain the
property of the Region.
7.2. No person shall alter, remove, damage, or use a Cart for any purpose
other than the containment and Collection of Waste in accordance with
this By-law.
7.3. The Region may recover, replace, repair, disable, or remove any Cart
that is altered, damaged, misused, or removed contrary to this By-law,
and may recover the costs of such actions from the Owner where
permitted by law.
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III.
PART III - GENERAL COLLECTION PROVISIONS AND CLASSES
8. General Collection Provision
The Region shall provide Collection Services for Collectable Waste from
Eligible Locations in subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and
eligibility requirements of this By-law.
9. No Entitlement to Collection Services
Nothing in this By-law shall be construed as creating an entitlement to
Collection Services. The provision of Collection Services is subject to
compliance with this By-law, operational requirements, safety
considerations, and the discretion of the Director.
10. Classes of Eligible Locations
For the purposes of this By-law, Eligible Locations for Curbside Collection
include the following classes:
a. Single Family Households; and
b. Small Apartment Buildings.
For greater certainty, Premises located within a Downtown Area or Business
Improvement Area may be subject to modified collection requirements in
accordance with Part X of this By-law.
11. Classes of Collectable Waste
The classes of Collectable Waste for the purposes of this By-law are as
follows:
a. Bulky Items;
b. Christmas Trees;
c. Garbage;
d. Large Metal Items;
e. Organics; and
f. Yard Waste;
12. Separation Requirement
Every Owner of an Eligible Location shall separate Collectable Waste
according to its applicable class as set out in the By-law and the Schedules
hereto when setting out Waste for Collection.
IV.
PART IV - COLLECTION SERVICES
13. General Eligibility and Conditions of Collection Services
13.1. Collectable Waste shall be set out for collection:
a. no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the designated
Collection Day; and
b. no later than 7:00 a.m. on the designated Collection Day.
13.2. Except as otherwise provided in Part X (Downtown and Business
Improvement Area Collection Services), the set-out times in subsection
(13.1) shall apply to all Eligible Locations.
13.3. The Owner of an Eligible Location shall remove all Approved
Containers and any Waste or Non-Collectable Waste that was not
collected for any reason from the Collection Point as soon as possible
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after collection, and in any event no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day
following the designated Collection Day.
13.4. Except as otherwise provided in Part X, where a Premises is located
within a Downtown Area or Business Improvement Area, additional or
modified pull-back requirements may apply.
13.5. Where Waste set out for Collection Services has escaped from a
Container or otherwise become scattered, whether before, during, or
after collection, the Owner of the Eligible Location shall be responsible
for cleaning up the Waste.
13.6. Where the identity of the person who placed Waste on a property
contrary to this By-law cannot reasonably be ascertained, the Owner of
the property shall be responsible for removing the Waste.
13.7. The Region may refuse to collect Waste based on size, weight,
quantity, safety hazards, or non-compliance with this By-law.
13.8. In the event of a road closure due to road works or special events, the
Region may suspend Collection Services at the affected Eligible
Locations. In such cases, the authority having jurisdiction over the road
shall:
a. provide advance notice to the Region where reasonably possible;
b. provide a plan, satisfactory to the Director, for alternative
collection arrangements; and
c. notify affected Owners of the approved alternative arrangements.
V.
PART V - PROHIBITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
14. General Set-Out Prohibitions
No person shall set out, cause to be set out, or permit to be set out Waste
for Curbside Collection unless all applicable requirements of this By-law are
met, including that:
a. Waste is Collectable Waste;
b. the Waste is placed in an Approved Container designated for the
specific waste stream; and
c. the Waste is prepared in accordance with this By-law.
15. Prohibited Locations and Sources
No person shall set out, and no Owner shall permit to be set out:
a. any Waste at a Curbside for a Premises that is not a Curbside
Premises; or
b. Collectable Waste at a Curbside Premises if the Waste was
generated at another Premises.
16. Collection Days
No Owner of a Curbside Premises shall set out or permit to be set out
Collectable Waste except on the Collection Days designated for that
Premises by the Director, as communicated by the Region from time to time.
17. Containers and Maintenance
No Owner of a Curbside Premises shall set out or permit to be set out any
Approved Container that is not:
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a. of sufficient quality and maintained in a safe and efficient condition to
withstand normal collection activities;
b. intact to prevent leaking, spillage, or breakage;
c. sealed as required to prevent the attraction of animals and the release
of odours; and
d. free of excess water, ice, snow, or other substances that may interfere
with collection.
18. Containment of Waste
No Owner of a Curbside Premises shall permit Collectable Waste set out for
Curbside Collection to become uncontained at any time, including as a
result of weather, animals, or birds.
19. Protection of Collection Services
No person shall:
a. obstruct, hinder, interfere with, or behave in a manner that interferes
with Collection Services;
b. engage in violent, threatening, abusive, profane, or illegal conduct
toward a Region employee, Collection Contractor, or their agents;
c. deposit Waste directly into a Collection Vehicle;
d. scavenge, remove, scatter, or interfere with Waste set out for
collection; or
e. remove or tamper with a Garbage Bag Tag unless authorized by the
Region.
VI.
PART VI - PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURBSIDE
COLLECTABLE WASTE
20. Christmas Trees
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare a Christmas Tree for
Curbside Collection as follows:
a. each Christmas Tree shall be free from ornaments, decorations, tree
stands, and plastic of any kind; and
b. each Christmas Tree that is 1.8 metres or more in height shall be cut
in half.
21. Organic Waste (Green Cart)
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare Organic Waste for
Curbside Collection as follows:
a. all Organic Waste shall be placed in a Green Organics Cart;
b. no Organics Cart shall exceed 45 kilograms in weight;
c. no other material or object shall be placed on top of the Organics
Cart; and
d. no Organics Cart shall include Waste that is not Organics.
22. Yard Waste
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare Yard Waste for Curbside
Collection as follows:
a. all Yard Waste shall be placed in a Yard Waste Container or
packaged in bundles, free of any plastic bags, and each individual
piece of Yard Waste shall not exceed 8 centimeters in diameter and
92 centimeters in length;
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b. no Yard Waste Container or bundle shall weigh more than 23
kilograms; and
c. no Yard Waste Container shall include Waste that is not Yard Waste.
23. Yard Waste Container
A Yard Waste Container used for Curbside Collection shall be:
a. a reusable, rigid container that:
i.
does not exceed 48 centimetres in diameter, 84 centimetres in
height, or 121 litres in volume;
ii.
has handles attached or molded to the exterior of the
container;
iii.
has a top diameter that is not less than the bottom diameter;
and
iv.
has an unattached and removable lid; or
b. a Kraft paper bag sold manufactured for the purpose of containing
Yard Waste; or
c. another container approved by the Director.
24. Garbage
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare Garbage for Curbside
Collection as follows:
a. all Garbage shall be placed in a Black Garbage Cart.
b. no small Black Cart shall exceed 45 kilograms in weight;
c. no large Black Cart shall exceed 90 kilograms;
d. no Black Cart shall include Waste that is not Garbage;
e. no other material or object shall be placed on top of the Garbage
Cart; and
f. Extra Garbage, where permitted by this By-law, may be placed in a
Garbage Bag that clearly displays a Garbage Bag Tag.
25. Garbage Bags
Where Extra Garbage is permitted to be set out in a Garbage Bag, every
Garbage Bag shall:
a. be a plastic, disposable, waterproof bag;
b. be not less than 1.5 millimetres in thickness and not less than 65
centimetres by 90 centimetres when empty;
c. be capable of being securely closed or tied when filled; and
d. be of sufficient durability to support a weight of 23 kilograms without
tearing.
26. Large Metal Items
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare Large Metal Items for
Curbside Collection as follows:
a. each Large Metal Item shall be residential in nature;
b. each Large Metal Item shall weigh no more than 90 kilograms;
c. each Large Metal Item shall be no longer or higher than 213
centimeters;
d. each Large Metal Item shall be in a contained state;
e. no other material or object shall be placed on top of a Large Metal
Item; and
f. each moving door on a Large Metal Item shall be removed or secured
shut.
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27. Bulky Items
Every Owner of a Curbside Premises shall prepare Bulky Items for Curbside
Collection as follows:
a. all Bulky Items shall be in a contained state;
b. all carpet, rugs, mats, underlay, drywall, flooring and wood shall be
securely tied in bundles no greater than 92 centimeters by 50
centimeters by 50 centimeters and not exceeding 23 kilograms in
weight;
c. no other material or object shall be placed on top of Bulky Items; and
d. each door on a Bulky Item shall be securely shut.
VII.
PART VII - CURBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICES
28. Curbside Eligibility and General Conditions
28.1. Collectable Waste shall be set out for Curbside Collection only from an
Eligible Location and only in quantities and at a collection frequency that
do not exceed the limits established in Schedule "B" of the By-law.
28.2. Subject to this By-law, Eligible Locations where each residential unit
has a dedicated driveway with independent ingress and egress to a
street may, at the discretion of the Director, be provided Curbside
Collection at the quantity and frequency applicable to an Eligible
Location.
28.3. Seasonal collection of Yard Waste shall commence annually during
the period and at the frequency prescribed by the Director and set out in
Schedule "B" of this By-law.
29. Approved Containers
29.1. Collectable Waste shall be set out for Curbside Collection only in
Approved Containers that are:
a. clean, well maintained, and in good working order;
b. free of tie-downs, bungee cords, ropes, or other restraints; and
c. prepared in accordance with Part VI of this By-law.
29.2. The provision, maintenance, and replacement of Yard Waste
Containers shall be the responsibility of the Owner.
29.3. The provision, maintenance, and replacement of Recycling containers
for Premises shall not be the responsibility of the Region, unless
otherwise determined by the Director.
30. Collection Points and Accessibility
30.1. The Owner of an Eligible Location shall set out Collectable Waste only
at an approved Collection Point or Common Collection Point.
30.2. A Collection Point or Common Collection Point shall:
a. be in an accessible and visible location;
b. be as close as reasonably possible to the travelled portion of the
road;
c. not obstruct or interfere with a roadway, sidewalk, bike lane, or
pedestrian access; and
d. not interfere with municipal operations, including snow removal or
street sweeping.
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31. Cart Placement for Automated Collection
Where Curbside Collection is provided by Automated Collection, the Owner
shall ensure that each Cart placed at the Collection Point:
a. has a minimum clearance of 0.6 metres (2 feet) from any other object
on all sides;
b. is placed with the arrows on the Cart lid pointing toward the road;
c. is placed on a level surface and not on top of, embedded in, or
located behind a snowbank or snow accumulation;
d. is positioned as close as reasonably possible to the travelled portion
of the roadway; and
e. has the lid fully closed.
32. Suspension of Curbside Collection Services
32.1. Where the Owner of a Curbside Premises fails to comply with the
requirements of this By-law, the Region may, at the discretion of the
Director and upon written notice to the Owner, suspend Curbside
Collection Services until such time compliance is achieved.
32.2. Notice of suspension under subsection 32.1 may be provided by one
or more of the following methods:
a. regular mail to the last known address of the Owner;
b. electronic communication where an electronic address has been
provided to the Region; or
c. posting the notice in a conspicuous location on the Curbside
Premises.
33. Seasonal Yard Waste Collection
Seasonal collection of Yard Waste shall occur only during the periods
established by the Director and communicated by the Region. Yard Waste
set out outside of the designated Seasonal Yard Waste Collection Period
shall be deemed Non-Collectable Waste and shall not be collected.
VIII.
PART VIII - NON-CURBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICES
34. Application and General Authority
34.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the Region may
provide collection of Collectable Waste from a Non-Curbside Premises
only where such collection has been approved in accordance with this
Part.
34.2. Nothing in this Part shall be construed as creating an entitlement to
Non-Curbside Collection Services, and the Region is under no obligation
to provide such services.
35. Application Non-Curbside Collection Services
35.1. The Registered Owner of a Non-Curbside Premises shall apply to
the Region for Non-Curbside Collection Services in the form prescribed
by the Director.
35.2. The Director shall determine whether to approve or refuse an
application based on the nature, layout, and accessibility of the
Premises and the ability to safely and efficiently provide collection
services.
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36. Access, Safety, and Design Requirements
36.1. Non-Curbside Collection Services shall only be provided where the
Director determines that any private roadways, driveways, or access
routes used by Collection Vehicles:
a. provide sufficient width, turning radii, and grades to safely
accommodate collection vehicles;
b. provide safe and unobstructed ingress and egress;
c. provide overhead clearance sufficient for collection vehicles;
d. allow collection vehicles to access designated collection locations
in a safe and efficient manner; and
e. do not require Collection Vehicles to reverse, except where
expressly approved by the Director.
36.2. Compliance with applicable Waste Collection Requirements,
engineering standards, or site plan approval conditions may be required
as a condition of approval.
37. Agreement, Insurance, and Indemnification
37.1. As a condition of approval, the Registered Owner shall enter into a
Waste Collection Service Agreement with the Region, in a form
prescribed by the Director, permitting the Region and its contractors to
enter onto private property for the purposes of Waste collection.
37.2. The Registered Owner shall:
a. maintain insurance coverage in an amount and form satisfactory
to the Region; and
b. indemnify and save harmless the Region, its employees, officers,
agents, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, or
liabilities arising from the provision of Non-Curbside Collection
Services.
38. Owner Responsibilities
38.1. Until approval for Non-Curbside Collection Services is granted,
responsibility for the collection, processing, and disposal of Waste shall
remain with the Registered Owner.
38.2. Every Registered Owner approved for Non-Curbside Collection
Services shall:
a. maintain safe, unobstructed vehicular access for collection
vehicles at all times;
b. ensure access routes, collection locations, and loading areas are
free from parked vehicles, snow, ice, and other hazards;
c. ensure participation in Waste Diversion programs, including
Recycling and Organics, to the satisfaction of the Director;
d. comply with Waste limits set out in Schedule "B"; and
e. ensure ongoing compliance with the terms of any Waste
Collection Service Agreement.
39. Ongoing Eligibility and Reassessment
39.1. The Region is not obligated to provide Non-Curbside Collection
Services and reserves the right to reassess eligibility at any time.
39.2. Where access, safety, or compliance requirements are no longer
met, responsibility for Waste collection, processing, and disposal shall
revert to the Registered Owner or property management company.
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40. Suspension of Non-Curbside Collection Services
40.1. Where a Registered Owner of a Non-Curbside Premises fails to
comply with this By-law or the terms of a Waste Collection Service
Agreement and has received two written notices of non-compliance
within a twelve-month period, the Region may, at the discretion of the
Director and upon written notice, suspend Non-Curbside Collection
Services for a period of up to (6) six months.
40.2. Following a suspension under subsection 40.1, the Director may
impose a probationary period during which any further non-compliance
may result in permanent termination of Non-Curbside Collection
Services.
40.3. Notwithstanding subsections 40.1 and 40.2, the Director may
immediately suspend or terminate Non-Curbside Collection Services
where a health or safety risk exists.
IX.
PART IX - WASTE FACILITY SERVICES
41. Provision of Waste Facility Services
The Region shall provide Waste Facility Services at the following Waste
Facilities, subject to the terms and conditions of this By-law:
a. 925 Erb Street West, Waterloo; and
b. 201 Savage Drive, Cambridge.
42. Eligibility for Waste Facility Services
42.1. The Region shall only provide Waste Facility Services to persons who
are residents of the Region and only in respect of Waste Facility Material
that is generated within the geographic boundaries of the Region.
42.2. Despite section 42.1, the Region may provide Waste Facility Services
to commercial haulers or other persons who are not residents of the
Region, provided that the Waste Facility Material deposited at the Waste
Facility was generated within the Region.
43. Hours of Operation
The hours of operation for each Waste Facility shall be determined by the
Director and shall be posted at the Waste Facility or otherwise
communicated in a manner determined by the Director.
44. Fees and Charges
44.1. Fees for the deposit of Waste Facility Material at a Waste Facility
shall be charged in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law.
44.2. The Director may permit persons to be invoiced for Waste Facility
Services, subject to such criteria, terms, and conditions as may be
established by the Director from time to time.
44.3. Where a person fails to pay an invoice issued under subsection
(44.2), the Region may deny that person, or any employee, agent,
contractor, or Motor Vehicle of that person, access to a Waste Facility or
Waste Facility Services.
44.4. A denial of access under subsection (44.3) may continue until
payment is received and for a period of up to fourteen (14) calendar
days following receipt of payment.
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45. Inspection and Acceptance of Materials
45.1. The Region may inspect loads, containers, Motor Vehicles, or Waste
Facility Material, and may require documentation or proof of residency,
origin, or compliance, from any person seeking to use Waste Facility
Services for the purpose of determining compliance with this By-law.
45.2. The Region may refuse to accept any material at a Waste Facility
where the material is questionable with respect to its nature,
composition, origin, safety, or compliance with this By-law, or where
acceptance may pose an operational, environmental, or health and
safety risk.
46. Ownership and Re-Use of Materials
46.1. All Waste Facility Material deposited at a Waste Facility shall
immediately become the property of the Region.
46.2. Waste Facility Material deposited at a Waste Facility may be
salvaged, reclaimed, reused, recycled, composted, processed, disposed
of, or otherwise managed by the Region in such manner as the Director
deems appropriate.
X.
PART X - DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
COLLECTION SERVICES
47. Designation and Application
47.1. For the purposes of this By-law, the Region may designate certain
geographic areas as Downtown Areas or Business Improvement Areas
(BIAs) for the provision of modified Waste Collection Services.
47.2. The geographic boundaries of Downtown Areas and BIAs shall be
determined by the Region from time to time and may include the full
geographic extent of an established Business Improvement Area or
approved by the Region.
48. Service Differentiation
48.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the Director may
establish modified Waste Collection Services for Downtown Areas and
BIAs, including but not limited to:
a. increased collection frequency for Garbage, Organics, and
Recycling;
b. alternative collection schedules or Collection Days;
c. alternative container quantities, sizes, or configurations;
d. Centralized Collection or shared collection arrangements; and
e. alternative set-out and pull-back times.
49.2
Waste Collection Services in Downtown Areas and BIAs may be
provided at a frequency greater than that provided to other Eligible
Locations, as determined by the Director.
49. Approved Containers and Collection Points
49.1. The Director may prescribe specific Approved Containers, including
Cart dimensions and permitted size options, for use in Downtown Areas
and BIAs.
49.2. The Director may require Waste to be set out only at designated
Collection Points or Common Collection Points within Downtown Areas
and BIAs.
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50. Set-Out Times (Downtown and BIAs)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where a Premises is
located within a Downtown Area or Business Improvement Area, Collectable
Waste shall be set out for collection only during the time periods prescribed
by the Director.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Collectable Waste in a
Downtown Area or Business Improvement Area shall be set out for
collection:
a. no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the designated
Collection Day; and
b. no later than 6:00 a.m. on the designated Collection Day.
51. Removal of Containers
Where a Premises is located within a Downtown Area or Business
Improvement Area, the Owner shall remove all Approved Containers and
any uncollected Waste from the Collection Point no later than 9:00 a.m.
following Collection Day.
The prescribed removal time for Downtown Areas or BIAs may be shorter
than the removal time applicable to other Eligible Locations.
52. Mixed-Use Premises
Where a Premises located within a Downtown Area or BIA contains both
residential dwelling units and commercial units, the Director may require:
a. shared Garbage Carts and Organics Carts between residential and
commercial uses; and
b. separate Recycling services for residential dwelling units where
required under applicable extended producer responsibility
legislation, regulations or collection programs.
53. Compliance
Every Owner of a Premises located within a Downtown Area or BIA shall:
a. comply with all applicable Downtown Area or BIA collection
requirements established by the Director;
b. ensure Waste is set out only at approved Collection Points or
Common Collection Points; and
c. maintain Carts in accordance with this By-law and any additional
standards prescribed for Downtown Areas or BIA areas.
54. Administrative Authority
Without limiting the general authority of the Director under this By-law, the
Director may:
a. establish Downtown Area or BIA-specific Waste Collection standards,
schedules, and operational requirements;
b. amend such standards from time to time as operational needs
require; and
c. communicate applicable requirements through schedules, guidelines,
agreements, or other administrative instruments.
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55. Relationship with Other Provisions
Where a provision of this Part conflicts with another provision of this By-law,
the provisions of this Part shall prevail with respect to Premises located
within Downtown Areas and BIAs.
XI.
PART XI - WASTE FACILITY RESTRICTIONS
56. Classes of Waste Facility Material
For the purposes of this By-law, Waste Facility Material shall be classified
into the following categories, as determined by the Director:
a. Collectable Waste;
b. Organics;
c. Diversion and Beneficial Use Program Material;
d. Hazardous Waste;
e. Special Handling Material; and
f. Prior Approval Material.
57. General Prohibitions at Waste Facilities
No person shall, while using or attempting to use Waste Facility Services:
a. transport Waste Facility Material or other material in a Motor Vehicle
that is not properly secured;
b. deposit Non-Waste Facility Material at any Waste Facility;
c. deposit Waste Facility Material or enter any Waste Facility outside the
hours of operation established by the Director;
d. deposit Waste Facility Material at a Waste Facility except at the
location designated for the applicable class of Waste Facility Material
and in the manner required for that class;
e. fail to comply with, obstruct, or disobey any direction given by an
employee or agent of the Region at a Waste Facility;
f. deposit more than twenty-five (25) litres of Hazardous Waste at any
one time at a Waste Facility;
g. deposit Hazardous Waste in a loose state or in containers exceeding
twenty-four (24) litres in capacity;
h. deposit Special Handling Material at a Waste Facility unless the
person has provided at least twenty-four (24) hours' prior notice to the
Director and complies with all applicable standard operating
procedures;
i. deposit Prior Approval Material at a Waste Facility unless prior
approval has been obtained from the Director and all applicable
standard operating procedures are followed;
j. scavenge, collect, pick over, interfere with, remove, or scatter any
Waste Facility Material that has been deposited at a Waste Facility;
k. enter or operate any off-road vehicle of any kind on any part of a
Waste Facility;
l. operate a Motor Vehicle at a Waste Facility other than on designated
roadways or driveways;
m. operate a Motor Vehicle at a Waste Facility without due care and
attention; or
n. operate a Motor Vehicle at a Waste Facility at a speed greater than
the posted speed limit.
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58. Unauthorized Disposal Operations
58.1. No person shall operate a privately owned waste disposal site or other
operation for the disposal of Waste Facility Material, whether for
personal use or for use by other persons, without first obtaining
authorization from Council.
58.2. Council may impose such conditions as it deems appropriate when
granting authorization under section 58.1, and the authorized person
shall operate and maintain the disposal operation in full compliance with
those conditions.
XII.
PART XII - ILLEGAL DUMPING AND ABANDONED WASTE
59. Illegal Dumping
No person shall dump, deposit, discard, abandon, or leave Waste or Non-
Collectable Waste:
a. on any private or public property within the Region without the
authorization of the Owner; or
b. at or around the entrance to, or along the perimeter of, a Waste
Facility.
60. Scavenging
No person, other than a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, a Police
Officer, or an employee or agent of the Region acting in the course of their
duties, shall disturb, remove, or scatter any Collectable Material after it has
been placed for Curbside Collection.
61. Responsibility for Removal
61.1. Where Waste or Non-Collectable Waste is dumped, deposited,
discarded, abandoned, or left in contravention of this By-law and the
identity of the person responsible cannot be reasonably ascertained, the
Owner of the Premises on which the Waste is located shall be
responsible for removing and properly disposing of the Waste.
61.2. The obligation under subsection 61.1 does not relieve any person who
deposited the Waste from liability under this By-law.
62. Recovery of Costs
Where the Region incurs costs to remove, collect, transport, process, or
dispose of Waste or Non-Collectable Waste deposited contrary to this By-
law, the Region may recover such costs from the person responsible or,
where applicable, from the Owner, in accordance with applicable law.
XIII.
PART XIII - ORDERS
63. Orders to Comply
63.1. Where the Director or a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied
that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the Director or
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may issue an order requiring the
person who contravened this By-law, or who caused or permitted the
contravention, to discontinue the contravening activity.
63.2. An order issued under subsection (63.1) shall set out:
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a. reasonable particulars of the contravention sufficient to identify
the nature of the contravention and the Premises to which it
relates; and
b. the date by which the person must comply with the order.
XIV.
PART XIV - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
64. Enforcement Authority
This By-law may be enforced by the Director, a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer, a Police Officer, or any other person designated by the Director.
65. Offences
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law or fails to
comply with an order issued under Part XIII of this By-law, and every
director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the
contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence.
66. Penalties
66.1. Upon conviction, every person who contravenes any provision of this
By-law or an order issued under Part XIII is liable to a fine not exceeding
five thousand dollars ($5,000), exclusive of costs, for each offence,
recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.33, as amended, or any successor legislation.
66.2. Upon conviction, every director or officer of a corporation who
knowingly permits the contravention of a provision of this By-law or an
order issued under Part XIII is liable to a fine not exceeding five
thousand dollars ($5,000), exclusive of costs, for each offence,
recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as
amended, or any successor legislation.
66.3. Despite subsections (66.1) and (66.2), a minimum fine of three
hundred dollars ($300), exclusive of costs, shall apply upon conviction of
section 59 (Illegal Dumping) of this By-law.
67. Prohibition Orders
Where a person is convicted of an offence under this By-law or an order
issued under Part XII, the court in which the conviction is entered, and any
court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, may, in addition to any other
remedy or penalty, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition
of the offence.
68. Remedial Action and Cost Recovery
68.1. Where a person contravenes this By-law or an order issued under Part
XIII, the Region may take any remedial action necessary to bring the
Premises or activity into compliance, at the sole cost of the person in
contravention.
68.2. The Region may recover the costs incurred under section 68.1 by
court action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in
the same manner as municipal taxes, in accordance with the Municipal
Act, 2001.
69. Schedules
The Schedules to this By-law form an integral part of this By-law.
70. Environmental Compliance Approval
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The provisions of this By-law shall be subject, as applicable to the terms and
conditions of any Environmental Compliance Approval or Approvals, or any
successors thereto, for the Region.
71. Conflict of Laws
Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another
Bylaw in force in the Region, the provisions that establish the higher
standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public shall prevail.
72. Severability
If any provision of this By-law is declared invalid for any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, only that invalid portion of the By-law shall be
severed and the remainder of the By-law shall continue in force.
73. Cumulative
The various restrictions and remedies of this By-law are cumulative and not
mutually self-exclusive.
74. Force and Effect Date
a. This By-law shall come into force and effect on "March 2, 2026".
b. By-laws 17-007, 98-87, as amended, and 02-011 of the Region shall
be repealed effective on the coming into force of this By-law.
c. Notwithstanding subsection (74.b) of this section, By-17-007 of the
Region shall continue to apply to proceedings in respect of offences
that occurred before their repeal, as applicable.
Regional Clerk
Regional Chair
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Schedule "A"
Collectable Waste
Collectable
Waste Class
Items:
Recycling
- Refer to Circular Materials
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-
provinces/ontario/ to confirm acceptable Recycling
materials
Bulky Items
- bathtub
- BBQ
- bicycle
- boxspring
- carpet/underlay
- countertop
- cupboard
- drywall
- flooring
- floor lamp
- furniture
- laundry tub (plastic)
- mattress
- rug or mat
- sink
- toilet (tank and bowl separated if possible)
- vacuum cleaner
- wood (free of nails)
- other materials as set out on
www.regionofwaterloo/waste
Organic "Green
Cart" Waste
- paper liner bag
- Certified Compostable Bag
- bones
- butcher paper
- coffee filters, grounds
- corn cobs, husks
- eggshells
- facial tissues
- feathers
- flour and sugar bags
- food
- fur
- hair
- houseplants
- nail clippings
- nuts and shells
- paper plates, napkins, and bags
- paper towels and tissues
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Collectable
Waste Class
Items:
- pet waste wrapped in a fiber or certified compostable
product
- pumpkins
- sawdust wrapped in a fiber or compostable product
- shredded paper (handfuls only)
- tea bags
- wood ashes (cold and wrapped in a fibre or compostable
product)
- wood chips
- other materials as set out on
www.regionofwaterloo/waste
Large Metal Items
- air conditioner (central or window unit)
- bathtub
- dehumidifier
- dishwasher
- dryer (clothes)
- freezer (chest and upright)
- refrigerators
- heat pump or heat exchanger
- humidifier
- lawn mower (with fluids removed)
- stove and oven
- washer (clothes)
- water cooler
- water heater
- other materials as set out on
www.regionofwaterloo/waste
Yard Waste
- brush
- corn stalks
- grass
- hedge and tree trimmings
- leaves
- pine needles and cones
- plants
- weeds
- other materials as set out on
www.regionofwaterloo/waste
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Non-Collectable Waste
Non-Collectable
Waste
- material that does not meet the size, weight or other
preparation requirements prescribed for Collectable Waste
- aerosol spray cans, paint cans and food containers that
are not as empty as possible
- ammunition
- animals or fowl (alive or dead), carcasses, or parts thereof,
except for permitted Organics
- automotive parts or accessories
- batteries
- compressed gas cylinders, gasoline tanks, fire
extinguishers or sealed drums
- concrete, rocks, patio slabs/stone, bricks, or similar
construction material
- drums or barrels (sealed)
- electronics
- gaseous, semi-liquid or liquid waste, including liquid
industrial waste as defined in Ontario Regulation 347,
R.R.O. 1990, under the Environmental Protection Act or
any successor legislation
- glass items (unbroken) greater than 1 metre x 1 metre or
broken glass items not prepared to protect personal safety
during collection
- Organic Waste or Yard Waste in plastic bags
- hazardous waste which is corrosive, flammable,
radioactive, toxic (including pesticides or herbicides),
explosive, capable of starting fires or biomedical or
pathological or as defined in Ontario Regulation 347,
R.R.O. 1990, under the Environmental Protection Act or
any successor legislation
- lumber, branches or stumps thicker than 8 centimeters by
8 centimeters
- manufacturing or industrial waste
- manure or waste from any animal, save and except for
waste from household pets
- prohibited material as defined under the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Act 1992 (S.C. 1992, c. 34) or any
successor legislation
- sharp object(s) of any kind that may pose a safety hazard
to Regional staff or the Region's Collection Contractor
(such as medical or veterinary equipment intended for the
purpose of cutting or piercing and includes medical
needles or syringes)
- sludge (such as septic tank contents, raw sewage sludge,
industrial process sludge)
- soil or sod
- stock of any wholesaler or retailer
- other materials as set out on www.regionofwaterloo/waste
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Schedule "B" Eligible Locations
Collection Frequency & Limits for Eligible Locations & Downtown Areas
Eligible Locations (Non-Downtown Areas)
Number of
Registered
Self-
Contained
Units
Garbage
Cart
Bulky &
Large
Metal
Items
Recycling
Cart
Organics
Cart
Yard
Waste
1
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
1 Cart
3 Bulky or
Large
MetaI
items
1 free Cart
No limit
2
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
2 Carts
6 Bulky or
Large
MetaI
Items
2 free
Carts
No limit
3
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
3 Carts
10 Bulky
or Large
Metal
Items
3 free
Carts
No limit
4
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
4 Carts
10 Bulky
or Large
Metal
Items
4 free
Carts
No limit
5
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
5 Carts
10 Bulky
or Large
Metal
Items
5 free
Carts
No limit
6
Bi-Weekly Monthly
Not Eligible
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
(seasonal)
6 Carts
10 Bulky
or Large
Metal
Items
6 free
Carts
No limit
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Downtown Areas
Downtown
Area
Garbage
Cart
Bulky &
Large
Metal
Items
Recycling
Cart
Organics
Cart
Yard
Waste
Cambridge,
Kitchener,
Waterloo
Four (4)
days per
week
Not
Eligible
Four (4)
days per
week
Four (4)
days per
week
Not
Eligible
Belmont
Village
Two (2)
days per
week
Not
Eligible
Two (2)
days per
week
Two (2)
days per
week
Not
Eligible
Ayr
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
One (1)
day per
week
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
Elmira
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
One (1)
day per
week
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
New
Hamburg
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
One (1)
day per
week
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
St. Jacobs
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
One (1)
day per
week
One (1)
day per
week
Not
Eligible
Schedule "B" Notes
1. Variable Limits - Notwithstanding the collection limits set out elsewhere
in this Schedule, Waste Collection Services in Downtown Areas and
Business Improvement Areas are subject to limits, quantities, and
service configurations that may vary based on the type, size, and
operational characteristics of the Premises, as determined by the
Director and applied consistently within each class of Premises.
2. Downtown Area - All Premises located within a Downtown Area, are
subject to Part X of this By-law, notwithstanding the Area Municipality in
which they are located.
3. Seasonal Yard Waste Collection Period - Yard Waste collection
identified as "seasonal" in this Schedule shall occur only during the Yard
Waste collection period established by the Director pursuant to Part VII
of this By-law. Yard Waste set out outside of the designated seasonal
collection period shall be deemed Non-Collectable Waste.
4. Additional Green Carts - As per the 2026 User Fees and Charges
(COR-CFN-25-020) new/additional green (organics) carts can be
purchased for $150. Requests can be submitted starting September 1,
2026, during the "cart exchange period" and the fee is the cost of the cart
and delivery.
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Schedule "C"
Waste Facility Material
Waste Facility
Materials Class Items:
Collectable Waste
- Christmas Trees
- Garbage
- Large Metal Items
- Organics
- Yard Waste
- Recycling
Organics
- brush
- leaves
- sod
Diversion and
Beneficial Use
Programs
- batteries (alkaline, rechargeable or lithium)
- bicycles
- electronics
- inerts (such as clean fill, bricks, concrete, rubble and asphalt)
- scrap metal
- styrofoam
- tires (passenger vehicles only with a maximum size of 50 cm
and rims removed)
Hazardous Waste
- acids and alkalines
- aerosol cans (with contents)
- antifreeze
- batteries (household and car)
- compressed gas cylinders, gasoline tanks and fire
extinguishers
- corrosive cleaners including inorganic bases and inorganic
oxidizers
- fertilizers and other inorganic oxidizers
- flammable liquids such as solvents and thinners
- fluorescent light tubes
- gasoline or fuel (non-transferable)
- mercury thermostats
- motor oil
- oil filters
- pesticides and herbicides
- paint
- paint sludge
- pharmaceuticals (medications)
- pool chemicals
- propane tanks (bbq size or smaller)
- sharps (syringes) in sealed, puncture-proof plastic containers
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Waste Facility
Materials Class Items:
- waxes and polishes
Special Handling
Material
- asbestos
- carbon (fines, granular, lamp black)
- catch basin cleanout material
- large bulky items
- nuisance dust and dusty materials
- paint, powered
- road sweepings
- silica and foundry sands
- tree roots, stumps greater than 61 centimetres in diameter,
tree limbs greater than 2.5 metres in length
- wire, spools
- other materials as designated by the Director because of
special circumstances
Prior Approval
Material
- ash
- odorous IC&I materials (including chemical and petroleum
odour)
- off-specification materials (including expired industrial
materials and chemicals)
- sandblasting materials
- soil (clean or contaminated)
Other
- other materials as set out on www.regionofwaterloo/waste
Non-Waste Facility Material
Non-Waste
Facility Material
- material that does not meet the size or other restrictions as
prescribed for the Waste Facility Material class in this
Schedule
- ammunition, explosives, road flares
- animal carcasses or parts thereof
- animal manure (raw)
- ashes (hot)
- commercial and/or industrial hazardous waste
- fly ash
- leachate toxic waste
- liquid waste
- PCB waste
- pathological/biomedical waste as classified by the Ministry of
Environment and Energy Guideline C-4 or any successor
legislation
- radioactive material
- reactive material
- sludge from septic tanks or septage
- steel barrels, unless lid removed and empty
- other material as set out under Ontario Regulation 347,
R.R.O. 1990, under the Environmental Protection Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, or any successor legislation
- other materials as set out on www.regionofwaterloo/waste
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