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By-Law No. 2022-26
Being a By-Law to provide for the collection
and removal of garbage, recycling and other refuse.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act provides authority for by-laws to be passed for establishing and
maintaining a system for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage, recycling and other
refuse;
THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville enacts as follows:
Only persons authorized by the Infrastructure Superintendent shall have access to disposal
grounds. All collectible waste may be deposited at the municipal landfill site in accordance
with the supervision and direction of the Infrastructure Superintendent and/or Landfill
Attendant.
Interpretation:
a) “Garbage” shall mean the portions and containers of food unused or discarded in the
preparation, serving and consuming. Garbage also shall include unlimited grass
clippings and tree leaves.
b) “Recycling” shall mean recovery and reprocessing of pop and food cans.
Cc) “Other Refuse” shall mean discarded materials and goods incidental to the operation
of households, business establishments and public places, but not including the
waste of manufacturing or processing industries.
Materials not included in the collection service are Christmas Trees, used building materials,
wood, auto parts, old tires, old washers, refrigerators, mattresses, ashes or cinders, etc.
Dormitory facilities for workers with kitchen and apartment buildings with 10 or more
apartments will not qualify for regular weekly curbside collection.
In order to maintain the health, sanitation and cleanliness of the area and to facilitate the
collection, removal and disposal of Residential garbage, the following regulations will be
enforced:
(i) That each and every householder shall provide and maintain in proper order and
repair, for garbage, covered metal or plastic receptacles with handles and having a
capacity of not more than a 60 gallon (227 liters).
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
Receptacles shall be provided in sufficient numbers to contain all garbage with a
good water tight cover, which cover shall at all times remain in position so as to
precluded ingress or egress of flies and other animals, or the escape of odors.
All garbage must be contained in vinyl bags. Garbage receptacles that contain loose
garbage not enclosed within a vinyl bag will not be picked up for collection.
In lieu of (i) and (41), Vinyl bags (limited to four (4) standard bags 30 x 33), known
as household garbage bags packed so that contents will not puncture bag and tied
securely to prevent spillage and covered with a cloth if materials are exposed.
Receptacles and bags shall be kept stored and sealed at all times on the owner’s
premises and indoors to prevent the entry by vermin or wild animals including bears.
Every householder owning or controlling property within the Township of
Dubreuilville shall, prior to the time of collection, place all garbage accumulated on
their property in front of that portion of their property adjoining the highway along
which collection is to be made, in containers authorized by this by-law. Such garbage
placement shall be as close as possible to the edge of paved or improved road surface
portion of the highway, but shall not obstruct traffic on the highway, sidewalk,
footpath or snow removal.
Residential garbage shall be picked up on every Wednesday of each week beginning
at 8.00 a.m.
Curbside collection for taxpayers will be limited to two (2) 60 gallon (227 liters)
receptacles. Any garbage torn apart by animals will not be cleaned up by Township’s
employees and it will be the responsibility of the owner to clean up the mess. Please
ensure your receptacles are securely closed to avoid scattered garbage by animals.
Empty garbage cans or containers and all material which the collector refused must
be removed from the curbside or from public property by the occupant of the
property from which it was taken before 8:00 p.m. on the same day that the garbage
is collected or the material refused.
Garbage placed for collection shall be drained of all liquid, and shall be securely
wrapped and tied. Please be respectful for attendants picking up garbage by hand and
ensure your receptacles are kept clean and sanitary for in-person handling.
Empty cartons and boxes shall be flattened and placed in bundles for easier handling.
Each Commercial / Industrial property from which collection is made:
(i)
(ii)
Shall provide and maintain in proper order and repair, for garbage, covered metal or
plastic containers with handles having a capacity of not more than 60 gallons (227
liters). With the exception of certain bins that have been approved by the
Infrastructure Superintendent as being acceptable.
Receptacles shall be provided in sufficient numbers to contain all garbage with a
good water tight cover, which cover shall at all times remain in position so as to
precluded ingress or egress of flies and other animals, or the escape of odors.
(iii)
(iv)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vi)
All garbage must be contained in vinyl bags. Garbage receptacles that contain loose
garbage not enclosed within a vinyl bag will not be picked up for collection.
In lieu of (i) and (ii), Vinyl bags, known as household garbage bags packed so that
contents will not puncture bags and tied securely to prevent spillage and covered
with a cloth if materials are exposed.
Packing material such as old newspapers, straw, etc. shall be packed in a carton and
tied or in a vinyl bag and tied.
Empty cartons and boxes shall be flattened and placed in bundles for easier handling.
When the amount of garbage being picked up from any place of business warrants it,
the owner of the place of business (when requested) shall provide a platform adjacent
to his/her building built at truck bed height on which all garbage shall be placed for
easier access pick-up.
Garbage shall be collected from places of business, schools, hospitals, dormitory
facilities with no kitchen, and apartment building with 10 or less apartments and
churches.
Commercial / Industrial garbage shall be picked up weekly on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday beginning at 8:00 a.m.
That for the collection of pop cans, food cans, the following regulations be enforced:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Prior to placing cans in the container for collection, all cans shall be rinsed and all
labels shall be removed;
On the day of collection, opened plastic containers (no lids) and clearly identified
(recycling) shall be placed in front of that portion of their property adjoining the
highway along which collection is to be made, in containers authorized by this by-
law. Such garbage placement shall be as close as possible to the edge of paved or
improved road surface portion of the highway, but shall not obstruct traffic on the
highway, sidewalk, footpath or snow removal.
Recycling shall be picked up on every Wednesday of each week during the day.
The recycling and collection of the cans will be picked up, by a contractor, every
Wednesday of the week and remain free. Therefore, clearly visible identification of
containers is mandatory to ensure recycling pickup is not missed at your property.
From time to time, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville shall
designate a clean-up week and where no fees shall be applied at the Landfill site. This will
occur on an annual basis during spring time.
oF Every person who contravenes any provisions of this by-law shall be guilty of an offense
and shall be liable, upon conviction, to such fine as is provided for in the provisions of the
Provincial Offenses Act.
10. That By-Law 2012-44 be hereby repealed.
READ a first, second and third time and be finally passed this 18" day of May 2022.
MAYOR
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CLERK
PDubreuilville
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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Moved By: Chantal DATE: May 18, 2022
Seconded By: LAL, Resolution No. AB INS
Whereas that By-Law No. 2022-26, being a By-law to provide for the collection and removal of
garbage, recycling and other refuse, be adopted as presented.
LZ
Carried Defeated Deferred
RECORDED VOTE: YES NO
Councillor Chantal Croft
Councillor Héléne Perth
Councillor Luc Lévesque
Councillor Gérard Lévesque
Mayor Beverly Nantel
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof: