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By-law No. 87-16
As amended by By-laws 31-17, 25-18, 37-18, 65-19 & 36-21
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HEARST
By-law No. 87-16
As amended by By-law No. 31-17, 25-18, 37-18, 65-19 & 36-21
Being a by-law to establish a system
for the collection and disposal of
garbage, recyclables and other refuse
in the Town of Hearst
_____
WHEREAS under Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
the powers of a municipality shall be interpreted broadly to enable its affairs as it
considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to responds to
municipal issues; and
WHEREAS under Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for
the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; and
WHEREAS under Section 10 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended a single-tier municipality may provide any service or thing that the
municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of The Town of Hearst deems it desirable to regulate the
disposal of garbage by way of landfill bans and recycling,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of The Town of
Hearst as follows:
1.
THAT Municipal Council adopts a "Solid Waste Management" Policy, a copy of
which is attached hereto as "Schedule A" and forming part of this by-law; and
2.
THAT this By-law shall become effective on the date of passing thereof;
3.
THAT By-law No. 8-01, is hereby repealed;
4. THAT the Clerk of the Town of Hearst is hereby authorized to make any minor
modifications or corrections of an administrative, numerical, grammatical,
semantically or descriptive nature or kind to the By-law and schedule as may
be deemed necessary after the passage of this By-law.
READ IN FIRST AND SECOND READING
This 14th day of November, 2016.
_____(signed Roger Sigouin)_________
Mayor
______(signed Janine Lecours)_______
Clerk
READ A THIRD TIME AND ADOPTED
This 14th day of February, 2017.
_____(signed Roger Sigouin)_________
Mayor
______(signed Janine Lecours)_______
Clerk
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Title, Application and Scope
1.1
Short Title
1.2
Application
1.3
Conflicts
1.4
Enforcement
B-L 36-21 Section 2 - Definitions
Section 3 - Administration
3.1
Solid Waste Management
3.2
Performance of Work described in By-law
3.3
Waste Diversion Levy
3.4
Waste Diversion Plan
B-L 65-19
3.5
Duties - Director of Public Works and Engineering Services
3.6
Duties - Treasury / Finance
3.7
Duties - Owner
3.8
Duties - Construction Companies
Section 4 - Collection Services
4.1
Single Dwelling
4.2
Low-Density Residential Building
4.3
Multi-Unit Residential Building
4.4
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Establishments
B-L 36-21 4.5
Farm Property
B-L 31-17 & 36-21 4.6
Frequency of Collection Services / Limitations
4.7
Statutory Holidays
4.8
Yard Waste
4.9
Bulky Items
Section 5 - Private Waste Collection Operations
5.1
Private Collection Services
5.2
Arrangements for Private Collection
5.3
Private Collection - Provisions
Section 6 - Landfill Site / Transfer station
6.1
Landfill Site / Transfer station - General Restrictions
6.2
Asbestos Waste Disposal
6.3
Refusal Rights
6.4
Order to Leave Landfill Site / Transfer station
6.5
Trespassing - Police Assistance
6.6
Landfill Site / Transfer station Operation - Disposal Fees
6.7
Landfill Site / Transfer station Operation - Hours of Operation
Section 7 - Privately-Owned Waste Disposal Sites
7.1
Authorization to Operate Private-Owned Waste Disposal Site
7.2
Right to impose conditions for Operation of Privately-Owned
Waste Disposal Site
7.3
Other Approvals required to Operate Privately-Owned Waste
Disposal Site
Section 8 - General Provisions and Prohibitions
8.1
General Waste Provisions
8.2
Inspection
8.3
Notice to Remove Waste
8.4
Notice of Default
8.5
Order to Suspend Waste Collection Services
8.6
Service of Notices and Orders
8.7
Reinstatement of Waste Collection Services
8.8
Liability for Damage to Landfill Site and/or Transfer Station
8.9
Costs Recoverable in like manner as Property Taxes
Section 9 - Enforcement and Penalties
9.1
Penalties - Individuals
9.2
Penalties - Corporation
9.3
Subsequent Conviction
9.4
Order of Prohibition
9.5
Set Fines
Appendix 01 - Recyclable Materials
B-L 65-19
Appendix 02 - Yard Waste & Amnesty Program
B-L 25-18
Appendix 03 - Tipping Fees
Appendix 04 - Prohibited Waste
Section 1 - Title, Application and Scope
1.1
Short Title
This By-law shall be cited as the "Solid Waste Management" By-law.
1.2
Application
The Provisions of this By-law shall apply to all properties within the geographic limits
of the Town of Hearst.
1.3
Conflicts
Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with a provision of another By-law in force
in the Town of Hearst; the provisions that establish the higher standard shall prevail in
order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
When any provision of this By-law is declared invalid for any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this By-law shall continue to be in force. An
invalid provision will not void the entire By-law.
1.4
Enforcement
This By-law shall be enforced by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services, the Public Works Foreman, a By-law Enforcement Officer, a Fire Chief or a
Police Officer.
Section 2 - Definitions
For the purpose of this By-law, the words and terms in italics in the by-law shall have
the following definitions and interpretations given in this section shall govern. The
use of the defined terms in either its singular or plural form shall have the same
meaning. Words and phrases used in this By-law which are not included in Section
2.0 shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned to them in the context in
which they are used.
2.1
Aerosol container means any empty aerosol container, which falls within the
meaning of the definition of "empty container" in the regulations made
under the Environmental Protection Act;
2.2
Alternating Weekly Collection means where the garbage container and the
recycling container is collected on the next alternating week;
2.3
Appendix means all regulations attached to and forming part of this By-law
including any amendments thereto;
2.4
Approved Container includes:
i. Garbage Container means the container approved by the Town for
the storage of garbage; designed for automated collection services.
2.5
Ashes means the solid residue for any household fuel after such fuel has
been consumed by fire, and tins, bottles, metals, crockery and glass.
2.6
Recycling Container means the container approved by the Town for the
storage of recyclable materials; designed for automated collection services;
2.7
Automated Collection means the collection of waste by means of the
mechanical lifting and tipping of approved containers into specially
designed collection vehicles;
2.8
Bi-Weekly Collection means materials are collected one day every two
weeks ;
2.9
Books means all soft and hard covered books;
2.10
Boxboard means non-corrugated cardboard packaging such as cereals
and shoeboxes, and any similar rigid paper packaging with the metal or
plastic portion or both removed;
2.11
Bulky Items means large items including, but not limited to, white goods,
bicycles, floor lamps, mattresses, furniture, microwaves, sinks, toilet bowls,
barrels, pool pumps, pool covers and any other similar discarded material;
2.12
By-law Enforcement Officer means the person or persons duly appointed by
Council as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing
regulatory by-laws of the Town;
2.13
Chief Fire Official means the assistant to the Fire Marshall who is the Municipal
Fire Chief or a member or members of the Fire Department appointed by the
Municipal Council or a person appointed by the Fire Marshall under Article 11
(1) (d) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.
2.14
Christmas Trees means trees including but not limited to the pine, spruce,
balsam or fir species, which are typically decorated for display during the
Christmas season;
2.15
Collection Location means the location designated by the Director of Public
Works and Engineering Services for placement or approved containers for
collection and removal as part of the Town's waste collection system;
2.16
Collection System means the Town's collection system for permitted waste,
where collection services are provided.
2.17
Common Pad Location means the system of collection of permitted waste
placed in approved containers at a shared common area location;
2.18
Contamination means the co-mingling of material in approved containers
and/or dumpsters for containerized collection, referred to in the list below:
i.
Recyclable materials
ii.
Garbage
Generally refers to any item which is not acceptable in either of the garbage
containers or dumpster and/or recycling containers or dumpsters. In the case
of recyclable materials, contamination also refers to recyclable materials
which may be soiled or dirty, which renders such items non-recyclable.
2.19
Contractor means any person, partnership or corporation and the
employees of any such person, partnership or corporation with whom the
Town has entered into a contract or agreement;
2.20
Corrugated Cardboard means any paper board product which is composed
of a rippled, flute or wave/shaped paper insert with paper liners bonded to
the outside of the product and which does not have contaminants;
2.21
Council means the Municipal Council of the Town of Hearst;
2.22 Curbside Collection means the system of collection of permitted waste
placed in approved containers at a collection location, which is at or near
the curb;
2.23
Director of Public Works and Engineering Services means the Director of
Public Works and Engineering Service for the Town and where applicable,
includes a person designated by the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services to perform that task or exercise that power in his or her
place and stead;
2.24
Environmental Protection Act means the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O
1990, c.E.19, as amended;
2.25
E-Waste means electronic items as defined by Phase 1 of the Waste
Electrical Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Program and includes: laptop
computers, desktop computers, peripherals such as keyboards and mice,
monitors, desktop printers, disk drives, printers, fax machines and televisions;
B-L 36-21 2.26
Farm Property means a property consisting of land which has been classified
by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation through the Assessment
Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter A. 31, as a Farm Property Class.
2.27
Farm Waste means any waste which is the normal by-product of farming
operations within the Town and excludes construction and demolition
materials from any building or structure, compostable materials other than
what result from clearing land for farm operation purposes, recyclable
material that can be placed for curbside collection, and other material
deemed unacceptable for disposal at a landfill site by the Ministry of
Environment or under this By-law;
2.28
Fine Paper means computer paper and all white and colored ledger,
including writing pad paper, letterhead, reports, business forms, copy paper
and scratch pads, flyers and envelopes;
2.29
Gable Top Cartons means milk and juice cartons constructed of coated
paper and opened by unfolding the top or screw cap;
2.30
Garbage means all materials permitted to be discarded, save and except
those materials defined by this By-law as bulky items, recyclable material,
yard waste, sharp items, sharps, white goods, Christmas trees, organic
material, prohibited wastes, and other non-collectable waste;
2.31
Glass Bottles and Jars means all glass food and beverage bottles and jars;
2.32 ICI Establishments (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) means a:
i)
multi-unit residential building; i.e. a building containing more than
six (6) dwelling units;
ii)
any establishment within the Town that is not defined as a
Residential Building; and
iii)
any other establishment as designated by the Director of Public
Works and Engineering Services;
2.33
Ineligible Properties means all properties that shall not receive collection
services, including but not limited to:
i)
Tax exempt properties
ii)
Other properties as determined by Council;
2.34
Landfill Site means an area of land designated by the Town and approved
by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change to be used for the
disposal of solid waste, except for items listed in Appendix 01 and in
Appendix 04 of this By-law;
2.35
Magazines/Catalogues means all magazines and catalogues bound with
glue or stapled along the spine;
2.36
Metal Food and Beverage Containers means all steel and aluminum food
and beverage cans and containers;
2.37
Municipality means the municipal land within the geographic limit of the
Town of Hearst;
2.38
Newspapers means all newspapers including the inserts that are delivered
therein;
2.39
Non-Collectible Waste means any item designated by Council or the
Director or Public Works and Engineering Services which is not permitted to
be collected within the Town's waste collection system;
2.40
Occupant means any person over the age of eighteen (18) years in
possession of property, or any person who occupies the premise under a
lease of license, or with the permission of the owner;
2.41
Owner includes but is not limited to:
i)
A person, corporation, partnership or any other legal entity that is
the registered owner of a property, land or premise;
ii)
Both the owner in trust and the beneficial owner of property which
is subject to this By-law;
iii)
The person for the time being managing or receiving the rent of the
property, which is subject to this By-law, in connection with which
the word is used, whether on the person's own account or as agent
or trustee of any other person or who receive the rent if the
property was let; and
iv)
A lessee or occupant of the private property, which is subject to this
By-law;
2.42 Paper Cores means the cardboard paper roll used for the toilet paper
or paper towels;
2.43
Person means an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, or organization of any kind, and may include the heirs, executors
or legal representatives of a person;
2.44
Plastic Film refers to all plastic grocery, retail store, milk bags and pouches,
frozen food, bulk food, bread, meat and cheese bags and wrap, overwrap
from boxed products, stretch wrap, cereal wrap, snack food bags and the
like;
2.45
Police Officer means a member of the Ontario Provincial Police;
2.46
Private Collection means a person or corporation in the business of
transporting waste to the landfill site or transfer station by any means,
including but not limited to personal vehicles and commercial vehicles,
except while operating such vehicles under contract to the Town;
2.47
Private Property means property, which is privately-owned and is not the
Town's property, or property of a local board, or property of the Crown in
Right of Ontario, the Crown in Right of Canada or any emanations thereof;
2.48
Prohibited Wastes means those items described in Appendix 01 or as
designated by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services;
2.49
Public Property means property, which is the Town's property, or property of
a local board, or property of the Crown in Right of Ontario, the Crown in
Right of Canada of any emanations thereof;
2.50
Recyclable Materials means those items described in Appendix 01 or as
designated by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services;
2.51
Residential Building includes:
i) Low-Density Residential Building means a property on which
is situated a duplex, apartment building, townhouse complex, co-
operative housing complex or other similar residential complex containing
less than seven (7) dwelling units;
ii) Dwelling Unit means one or more rooms occupied or capable
of being occupied by an individual or individuals as an independent and
separate housekeeping establishment in which separate kitchen and
sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such individual, with
a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or
stairway inside the building;
iii) Single Dwelling means a residence designed for one household
only;
2.52 Scavenge/Scavenging means the unauthorized removal of
solid waste;
2.53
Semi-automated collection means manually assisted automated collection
of waste from collection locations in approved containers;
2.54
Sharp Items includes windows, drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, mirrors, light
bulbs, sheet metal and other objects capable of cutting or puncturing but
does not include sharps;
2.55
Sharps includes used and unused hypodermic needles, insulin pen tips,
lancets and glass pipe stems;
2.56 Solid Waste means discarded materials which:
i) Materials set forth in Appendix 01 and Appendix 04 to this By-law and such
other materials as may from time-to-time be designated by the Director of
Public Works and Engineering Services as solid waste;
ii) Includes, but is not limited to garbage, bulky items, yard waste, farm waste,
Christmas Trees, non-collectable waste, white goods, E-Waste, sharp items,
and
iii) Are in a solid physical state, as determined by the "slump test" prescribed by
the regulations passed under the provisions of the Environmental Protection
Act; and
2.57
Street means a common and public highway, street, roadway, crescent,
avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct, trestle or other
such place designated and intended for, or used by the general public for
the passage or parking of vehicles and includes the area of land between
the lateral property lines thereof;
2.58
Transfer Station means any area of land or buildings in the Town designated
as a transfer station by the Town for the temporary storage of recyclable
materials intended to be transferred to a recycling processing facility;
2.59
Transient Waste shall mean any solid waste including recyclable materials
carried into the municipality from outside its boundaries by any person;
2.60
Town means the Corporation of the Town of Hearst;
2.61
Town Manager means the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town and
where applicable includes a person designated by the CAO to perform that
task or exercise that power in his or her place and stead;
2.62
White Goods includes, but may not be limited to refrigerators, ovens/stoves,
washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, air conditioning units, microwave
ovens, hot water tanks, or other items containing ozone depleting
substances; and
2.63
Yard Waste means those items described in Appendix 02 or as designated by
the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
Section 3 - Administration
3.1 Solid Waste Management
The Town shall operate a solid waste management system for the collection,
removal and disposal of solid waste in accordance with the provisions of this
By-law.
3.2 Performance of Work Described in the By-law
The Town may contract with any person or company for the performance of
the whole of or any part of the work described in this By-law.
3.3 Waste Diversion Levy
Each single dwelling, dwelling unit and ICI establishment entitled to the
Town's collection system will be subject to a waste diversion levy set forth by
Council.
3.4 Waste Diversion Plan
An owner or his/her agent shall submit a Waste Diversion Plan to maximize the
amount of construction, renovation, or demolition (CRD) waste to be
diverted from disposal through salvage, reuse and recycling, prior to the
issuance of a building or demolition permit.
3.5
Duties - Director of Public Works and Engineering Services
3.5.1
Collection Program
i)
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services shall supervise
and administer a solid waste management system and shall be
responsible for its operation in accordance to this By-law.
ii)
The Director or Public Works and Engineering Services shall establish waste
reduction, recycling and recovery programs as deemed appropriate.
iii)
The Director or Public Works and Engineering Services shall administer the
By-law with the power to determine:
a)
the level and type of collection service provided to residential
buildings and ICI establishments;
b)
the location where garbage, bulky items, recyclable materials,
yard waste and organic materials are placed out for collection at
residential buildings and ICI establishments;
c)
the location where approved containers are stored at the property
for residential buildings and ICI establishments;
d)
the scheduling of collection services, including collection day or
the changes to collection schedules or services;
e)
whether a building, collection location, or property is safe for entry
by any employees of the Town or its contractor having regard to
the physical condition and layout, loading facilities, method of
handling collectible waste at the building, collection location or
property;
f)
new types of non-collectable waste and new types of recyclable
materials and organic materials;
g)
the level and type of service to any land or building owned or
leased by the Crown in right of Canada, the Crown in right of
Ontario, a school board, a university, a community college, a
hospital, or to any property for which no taxes are paid and for
which no grants in lieu are received;
h)
the refusal to collect permitted solid waste at a property otherwise
entitled to collection services, and can designate this authority to
the Contractor; and/or other municipal representative;
i)
any other matter necessary for the administration of this By-law.
iv) Should emergency conditions arise that, in the opinion of the Director of Public
Works and Engineering Services, imperil the municipal landfill site, the transfer
station or other solid waste handling facility(s) and the collection system, the
Director of Public Works and Engineering Services shall:
a)
take all remedial measures as may be deemed necessary, which
may include limiting or stopping the collection of solid waste in any
area for any purpose;
b)
expend money and employ workers as needed to restore the
Town's solid waste collection system; and
c)
report to Council as soon as practical after such measures have
been taken.
3.5.2 Acceptance of Solid Waste at Landfill Site and Transfer Station
a) The Town Manager and/or the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services is authorized, subject to any limitations
contained in the By-law or applicable legislation, to do each of the
following with respect to accepting solid waste:
i)
negotiate the terms and conditions of an agreement
accepting waste, other than recyclable materials, into a
landfill site where not otherwise authorized under this By-law,
and recommend such agreement to Council; and
ii)
negotiate the terms and conditions of an agreement
accepting recyclable materials at a transfer station where
not otherwise authorized under this By-law, and to sign such
an agreement.
3.5.3
Guidelines
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services is authorized, subject to
any limitations contained in this By-law or applicable legislation, to establish from
time-to-time, guidelines:
i)
for the disposition of various forms of waste in accordance with federal or
provincial statutes and regulations and municipal by-laws;
ii)
as to what constitutes non-collectible waste and other forms of waste for
which no waste collection services are available; and
iii)
for the packing of various forms of waste.
3.5.4
Residential Densities
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services is authorized, subject to any
limitations contained in this By-law, to determine whether a property is a multi-unit
residential building, or a low-density residential building, by reference to the number
of dwelling units recorded for that property in the data base maintained, and
operated by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and used by
the Town.
3.5.5
Amnesty Program
B-L 65-19
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services is authorized, subject to any
limitations contained in this By-law, to establish for the purposes of Appendix 02 to
this By-law, two weeks of the annual Amnesty Program per year.
3.5.6
Treasure Hunt Days
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services is authorized, subject to any
limitations contained in this By-law, to establish for the purposes of Appendix 02 to
this By-law, the associated dates for the annual "Treasure Hunt Days", whereby
items placed at the curbside on the specified day or time may be removed by
other residents of the Town for the purpose of reuse. Residents are responsible for
removing uncollected items following Treasure Hunt Days.
3.5.7
General Provision
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services is authorized, subject to any
limitations contained in this By-law or applicable legislation, to deal with any other
matter necessary for the administration of this By-law.
3.6
Duties - Treasury / Finance
The Department shall collect fees associated with the solid waste management
system.
3.7
Duties - Owner
3.7.1
Approved Containers
i)
The approved container(s) is/are assigned to the owner;
ii)
Each owner shall only utilize the approved container(s) for
automated collection and semi-automated collection;
iii)
Each owner shall maintain the approved container(s) at the
owner's expense;
iv)
Each owner shall contact the Town if an approved container is
damaged by the Contractor or by the Town, for the repair of the
container at no cost to the owner;
v)
No owner shall alter or modify the approved containers without the
written consent of the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services;
vi)
No owner shall damage the approved containers through neglect,
willful damage or non-compliance with any part of this By-law. The
owner shall be responsible for the full cost of replacement of the
approved container or parts for the container(s), along with any
applicable fees;
vii)
Each owner shall contact the local police detachment to file a
police report if an approved container(s) is stolen. The owner shall
provide the Town with a copy of the police report, or a signed
affidavit confirming that a police report has been filed, prior to the
Town issuing a new container at no cost to the owner;
viii)
No owner shall set out a container for collection that:
a)
Is not an approved container;
b)
Contains contamination;
c)
Is damaged to the extent that it is unsafe to manoeuvre;
d)
Has graffiti;
e)
Is not properly placed at the collection location, as
defined in
subsection 3.7.3 of this By-law;
f)
Exceeds the allowable weight limits for the approved
container;
(1) Garbage Container - 100 pounds (45.4 kg);
(2) Recycling Container - 120 pounds (54.4 kg);
g)
Has not been cleared of snow and/or ice;
h)
Is secured with bungee cords, ties, or other lid securing
device(s);
and/or
i)
Is unclean or unsanitary.
3.7.2 Storage Area
i)
No owner shall store, place or leave any solid waste for collection in
a location which is a nuisance to any person, whether or not in an
approved container.
ii)
No owner shall store an approved container at the collection
location unless authorized by the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services.
iii)
No owner shall keep the storage area for approved containers in
an unclean or unsanitary condition.
3.7.3 Placement of Approved Containers for Curbside Collection
i)
Each owner shall place approved containers as close as possible to
the edge of the street off of the travelled portion of the road.
ii)
Each owner shall place the approved containers in an accessible
location to ensure that the operator of the collection vehicle does
not exit the vehicle to facilitate automated collection.
iii)
Each owner shall place an approved container no closer than
three (3) feet from any obstruction.
iv)
Each owner shall keep the collection location clear of snow and
litter.
v)
Each owner shall place the approved container with the arrows on
the lid pointing towards the street.
vi)
No owner shall place approved containers to obstruct pedestrian
and vehicular traffic, or maintenance operations
vii)
No owner shall place approved containers in a location which the
Director of Public Works and Engineering Services deems
unreasonable, inefficient or dangerous.
3.7.4 Semi-Automated Collection - Common Pad Location
i)
No owner shall keep the storage area for approved containers in
an unclean or unsanitary condition.
ii)
Each owner shall keep the common pad location clear of snow
and litter.
3.7.5 Waste Disposal Packing Standards
i)
Each owner shall pack any wet waste such as food waste, food
contaminated paper, kitty litter and any other compostable
material in a leak-proof bag prior to placement in the approved
container.
ii)
No owner shall bag recyclable materials within an approved
container, except for shredded paper which shall be packaged in
a clear plastic bag.
iii)
No owner shall fail to clean up any mess or debris created if waste
spills from, or for any reason is no longer contained in the approved
container.
iv)
No owner shall place garbage and/or recyclable material in such a
manner that the lid of the approved container cannot completely
close.
v)
No owner shall pack garbage and/or recyclable materiel too
tightly that it cannot be emptied from the approved container.
3.7.6 Timing
i)
No owner of a residential building shall place approved containers
for curbside collection at ground level earlier than 8:00 p.m. on the
evening before collection, but no later than 6:00 a.m. on the
designated day for collection.
ii)
No owner of a residential building shall fail to remove the empty
approved container from the collection location before 10:00 p.m.
on the day of collection.
iii)
No owner of a residential building shall fail to remove uncollected
waste from the collection location before 10:00 p.m. on the day of
collection.
iv)
No owner of an ICI establishment shall place approved container for
curbside collection at ground level earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening
before collection, but no later than 6:00 a.m. on the designated day
for collection.
v)
No owner of an ICI establishment shall fail to remove the empty
approved container from the collection location before 5:00 p.m. on
the day of collection.
vi)
No owner of an ICI establishment shall fail to remove uncollected
waste from the collection location before 5:00 p.m. on the day of
collection.
3.8
Duties - Construction Companies
In the event that any construction will disrupt automated collection services, each
construction company shall be responsible to find an alternative solution of
collection location for the approved containers, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works and Engineering Services.
Section 4 - Collection Services
The Town will not provide waste collection services to any residential building or ICI
establishment in the Town for any form of waste, except as provided for in this
Section, or by approval from the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
4.1
Single Dwelling
The Town will provide garbage and recycling collection services to each single
dwelling by allowing one (1) garbage container and one (1) recycling container
each designed for automated collection.
4.2
Low-Density Residential Building
The Town will provide garbage and recycling collection services to low-density
residential buildings. The service will be provided in the form of:
i)
Automated Collection - garbage containers for collection of garbage
and recycling containers for the collection of recyclable materials.
The quantities of approved containers shall be based on the maximum number of
dwelling units within a residential building. An owner of a low-density residential
building may choose the quantity of the garbage and recycling containers, but if
no choice is made, the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services will select
the default quantity of containers, i.e. one (1) garbage container and one (1)
recycling container per dwelling unit.
4.3
Multi-Unit Residential Building
The Town will provide the same garbage and recycling collection services to multi-
unit residential buildings as for low-density residential buildings.
4.4
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments
The Town may provide each ICI establishment with eight (8) garbage containers
and up to eight (8) recycling containers, each designed for automated collection.
The Town may provide garbage and recycling collection services to ICI
Establishments. The service may be provided in the form of:
Semi-Automated Collection - garbage containers for collection of garbage and
recycling containers for the collection of recyclable materials.
B-L 36-21 4.5
Farm Property
The Town may provide each Farm Property with up to three (3) garbage containers
and up to three (3) recycling containers, each designated for automated
collection.
4.6
Frequency of Collection Services/Limitations
4.6.1
The collection system for single dwellings and multi-residential buildings
occurs on an alternating weekly collection schedule one day per week,
between garbage and recyclable materials.
B-L 31-17 4.6.2
Owners of multi-residential buildings may request for collection twice per
week, if they opted to purchase a lesser amount of containers than
prescribed, and in the event of such, said owners shall submit a written
request to the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
4.6.3
Where access is restricted or limited for automated collection or for semi-
automated collection, alternative collection methods may be approved
by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
4.6.4
The owner of a residential building or an ICI establishment shall be
responsible for the cost of any additional services and waste collections
above the limits prescribed in this By-law.
4.6.5
For low-density residential, the bi-weekly collection (every two weeks) limits
per dwelling unit shall be:
i) Garbage - four (4) regular sized garbage bags (26" X 32.5"), or
capacity not to exceed a 65 gallons; and
ii) Recyclable Materials - the equivalent of six (6) regular sized
garbage bags (26" x 32.5"), or capacity not to exceed a 95 gallons;
and
iii) Non-collectable Waste - not permitted.
4.6.6
For ICI Establishments, the bi-weekly collection (twice per week) limits shall
be:
i) Garbage - forty-eight (48) regular sized garbage bags (26" X 32.5"), or
capacity not to exceed a 760 gallons; and
ii) Recyclable Materials - the equivalent of forty-eight (48) regular
sized garbage bags (26" x 32.5"), or capacity not to exceed a 760
gallons; and
iii) Non-collectable Waste - not permitted, owners of ICI establishments
may request for collection twice per week, if they have opted to reduce
the number of containers.
B-L 36-21 4.6.7
For Farm Properties, the bi-weekly collection (twice per week) limits shall be:
i) Garbage - eighteen (18) regular sized garbage bags (26" x 32.5"), or
capacity not exceeding 285 gallons; and
ii) Recyclable Materials - eighteen (18) regular sized garbage bags
(26" x 32.5"), or capacity not exceeding 285 gallons; and
iii) Non-collectable Waste - not permitted.
4.6.8
For recycling containers, the Town may allow recyclable materials to be
collected in clear recyclable bags only.
B-L 37-18
4.7
Statutory Holidays
No automated collection, semi-automated collection, or containerized collection
shall be made on the following holidays which fall on normal collection days:
New Year's Day
Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Civic Holiday
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
or any other day designated as a holiday, unless an emergency or exceptional
situation, as deemed by the Town, arises and collection must occur on a holiday.
When a normal curbside collection day falls on a holiday, the collection shall be
made one (1) day later, or as advertised by the Town.
4.8
Yard Waste
The Town does not collect yard waste of any nature, unless authorized by the
Director of Public Works and Engineering Services. Owners are responsible for the
proper disposal of yard waste. Yard waste can be disposed of at a landfill site in
accordance to the applicable tipping fee, described in Appendix 03 of this By-law.
4.9
Bulky Items
The Town does not collect bulky items of any nature. Owners are responsible for the
proper disposal of bulky items. Bulky items can be disposed of at a landfill site in
accordance to the applicable tipping fee, outlined in Appendix 03 attached
hereto.
Section 5 - Private Waste Collection Operations
5.1
Private Collection Services
The Town does not provide collection services to residential buildings or ICI
establishments, beyond the limits established in Section 4 of this By-Law.
5.2
Arrangements for Private Collection
The owner shall arrange for the private collection of waste if:
i)
the property is ineligible to receive collection services from the
Town;
ii)
collection services have been discontinued for any type of waste;
iii)
limitations established in Section 4 of this By-law are exceeded; or
iv)
waste is of a type for which collection services are not provided
by the Town.
5.3
Private Collection - Provisions
The owner who is required to arrange for private collection services shall ensure:
i)
that all waste is stored in properly constructed and maintained
waste storage containers;
ii)
every storage container is emptied as necessary to prevent odors
or other nuisances;
iii)
material does not overflow the storage container and lids or doors
of storage containers are kept closed;
iv)
a container storage enclosure is provided which is adequate to
contain all of the storage containers;
v)
that every storage container and any enclosure or other structure
or building provided for the housing of storage containers are at all
times maintained in a secure, clean, dry and sanitary condition, to
prevent entry of or occupation by rodents, insects or other vermin;
vi)
that the waste is conveyed to the point of disposal at the expense
of the owner of such waste;
vii)
that proof is provided if requested by the Director of Public Works
and Engineering Services that the waste has been transported to
an appropriate landfill site in accordance with this By-law or
legislative requirements; and
viii)
that prohibited waste(s) is/are kept separate from all other waste
and stored in a container adequate for the safe storage and
disposal of the prohibited waste(s).
Section 6 - Landfill Site / Transfer station
6.1
Landfill Site/Transfer station - General Restrictions
6.1.1 No person shall deposit waste at the landfill site outside the hours of
operation as posted at the site.
6.1.2 No person shall deposit recyclable materials at the transfer station outside of
hours of operation.
6.1.3 No person shall, except as provided herein, deposit any prohibited waste at
the landfill site or at the transfer station.
6.1.4 No person shall deposit for landfilling purposes any recyclable materials, any
e-waste or any other form of waste determined by the Director of Public
Works and Engineering Services collectable under another type of
diversionary program.
6.1.5 No person shall deposit at the landfill site or at the transfer station any waste
determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services to
require segregation or special handling contrary to the site attendant's
direction;
6.1.6 No person shall deposit septic tank effluent at any location in the landfill site,
or at the transfer station.
6.1.7 No person shall set any fire at the landfill site or at the transfer station.
6.1.8 No person shall deposit waste at the gate or entrance to the landfill site or to
the transfer station, or at any place other than the designated location.
6.1.9 No person shall neglect or refuse to provide proof of the origin of waste
tendered for disposal at the landfill site or at the transfer station when such is
demanded.
6.1.10 No person shall deposit waste at the landfill site or at the transfer station
when the attendant at the site refuses deposit of the waste on the grounds
that the origin of the waste has not been satisfactorily proven.
6.1.11 No person shall deposit waste at the landfill site or at the transfer station
when such deposit has been forbidden by the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services.
6.1.12 No person shall operate a motor vehicle at the landfill site or at the transfer
station other than on a designated route, without due care or attention.
6.1.13 No person shall scavenge at the landfill site, or transfer station without prior
written approval of the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
6.1.14 No person shall transport waste to or at the landfill site or the transfer
station except in properly covered containers or in carts, wagons, or
vehicles, totally enclosed or covered in canvas, tarpaulins or nets, so
fastened down around the edges to prevent any of the contents from
falling upon during the transport.
6.1.15 No person shall deposit waste at the landfill site or at the transfer station
while barred from doing so.
6.1.16 No person shall deliver any tires to the landfill site co-mingled with any
other waste.
6.1.17 No person shall deposit tires with attached rims at the landfill site or
transfer station.
6.1.18 No person shall co-mingle white goods with other waste delivered to the
landfill site or the transfer station.
6.1.19 No person shall deposit an ozone depleting appliance at the landfill site
or at the transfer station in any location other than the location
designated by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services for
that purpose.
6.1.20 No person shall deposit any containing ozone depleting appliances at the
landfill site unless in an upright position.
6.1.21 No person shall attend at the landfill site or at the transfer station except
for the purposes of depositing waste, or for other lawful business,
without the written approval of the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services.
6.1.22 No person shall trespass on the landfill site or the transfer station.
6.1.23 No person shall deliver or deposit at the landfill site, or transfer station
any transient waste unless they have entered into an agreement with
the Town.
6.2
Asbestos Waste Disposal
6.2.1
No person shall unload or dispose of asbestos waste.
6.2.2
Notwithstanding subsection 6.2.1., the unloading or disposal shall be in
accordance with the following conditions:
i)
Comply with O.Reg 347, Section 17, Management of Asbestos Waste
ii) A written request shall be made to the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services prior to disposal and shall contain the following
information:
a) A Certificate of Approval for Waste Management System detailing
authorization of your hauler to transport asbestos;
b) The name of the product;
c) The source of the product;
d) The quantity of the product.
iii) All asbestos waste must be contained in a rigid, impermeable, sealed
container of sufficient strength to accommodate the weight and
nature of the waste. If the container is a cardboard box, the waste
must be placed in a polyethylene bag placed within the box. The
container must be free from punctures, tears or leaks. The external
surface of the container and the vehicle used for the transport of the
asbestos waste must be free from asbestos waste;
iv) During unloading, the packaged asbestos waste materials shall be
handled individually and care taken to place the package in the
designated area to avoid spillage. This unloading shall be the
responsibility of the contractor and shall not be done by a site
attendant;
v) The unloading shall only be done in the presence of a site attendant to
ensure that no loose asbestos waste or broken containers are
unloaded and that no airborne particulate is generated;
vi) In the event that loose asbestos waste or broken containers are found,
the contractor shall repackage the material with additional containers
or bags;
vii) The containers shall be placed directly in the designated area
determined by the attendant and which has been prepared by the
Contractor and immediately after unloading, the containers shall be
covered by the Contractor;
viii) The contractor shall contact the Town twenty-four (24) hours prior
to delivery to allow for preparation of the location; and
ix) Asbestos waste is only accepted by appointment booked in advance.
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services reserves the right
to limit or refuse the acceptance of asbestos waste.
6.3
Refusal Rights
The Town reserves the right to refuse the disposal of any material. Under special or
emergency conditions, the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services may
accept waste which has been approved by the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change.
6.4
Order to Leave Landfill Site/Transfer station
The Director of Public Works and Engineering Services or By-Law Officer may at any
time order any person to leave the landfill site or transfer station if such person:
i)
is scavenging;
ii)
is depositing waste contrary to this By-law;
iii)
is conducting any illegal activity; or
iv)
has no lawful reason to be at the landfill site or at the transfer station.
6.5
Trespassing - Police Assistance
If any such person fails or refuses to leave in response to an order under Subsection
6.4, the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services or contractor may call for
police assistance and cause trespass charges to be laid.
6.6
Landfill / Transfer Station Operation - Disposal Fees
6.6.1 The Town may from time-to-time establish fees for the use of the landfill site or
the transfer station by amendment to Appendix 03, and may inform users of
the facilities of any changes to the disposal fees by posting a notice at the
landfill site and transfer station.
6.6.2 Every person shall pay the applicable disposal fees and surcharges in full by
debit card to the site attendant before depositing waste at the landfill site
and/or station unless a charge account has been approved by the
Treasurer.
6.6.3 Any person applying the disposal fees or surcharges to a charge account in
good standing will be required to provide information required by the
attendant for proper processing of said account.
6.6.4 Every person, group or municipality located outside the boundaries of the
Town who disposes of recyclable materials at the transfer station must have
approval from the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services. Fee
associated with the disposal agreement shall be in accordance with
Appendix 03 of this By-law.
6.7
Landfill Site/Transfer Station Operation - Hours of Operation
The landfill site and/or transfer station shall be open to the public at times
determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Services.
Section 7 - Privately-Owned Waste Disposal Sites
7.1
Authorization to Operate Private-Owned Waste Disposal Site
No person shall operate a privately-owned waste disposal site or other operation for
the disposal of waste, either for his or her own use of for the use of others, without
having first received authorization from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate
Change and shall comply with all applicable Official Plan and zoning by-laws prior.
7.1.1
Right to Impose Conditions for Operation of Privately-Owned
Waste Disposal Site
The Town may impose conditions on privately-owned waste disposal sites, and the
applicant shall maintain his or her operation in conformity with the conditions.
7.1.2
Other Approvals Required to Operate Privately-Owned Waste Disposal Site
All privately-owned waste disposal sites shall comply with all relevant Town,
Provincial and Federal approvals and standards.
Section 8 - General Provisions and Prohibitions
8.1
General Waste Provisions
8.1.1 No person shall, unless authorized by the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services, scavenge, interfere with, or scatter any waste or cause
or permit the scavenging, interference with, or scattering of any waste,
placed at a collection location for collection, whether or not in an approved
container.
8.1.2 Once waste enters the collection vehicle, it becomes the property of the
Town.
8.1.3 No person shall place any form of waste at the collection location for a
property, unless waste collection services are provided for that type of waste
at the property.
8.1.4 No person shall, unless authorized by the Director of Public Works and
Engineering Services in writing, deposit or cause to be deposited or permit
any contractor, agent or employee of such person to deposit any waste on
or in any street, public property, private property, vacant lot, yard or
watercourse.
8.1.5 No person, unless authorized by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services in writing, shall place waste on public property for collection by a
private waste collection operator.
8.1.6 No person shall permit any animal owned by him or her or under his or her
control to pick-over, interfere with, remove or scatter any waste placed out
for collection.
8.1.7 No person shall deposit waste generated on private property into or beside
public waste receptacles located on a street or public properties.
8.1.8 No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any waste other than in an
landfill site and/or transfer station.
8.1.9 No person shall allow any liquid matter from any cesspool, septic field or
vehicle, or allow any other objectionable liquid from any source whatsoever,
to flow or drain upon streets, roadsides, ditches, gutters, public property or
private property.
8.1.10 No person shall burn waste and/or recyclable materials within Town limits.
8.2
Inspection
8.2.1 A By-law Enforcement Officer, a Town employee or contractor responsible
for the administration or collection of solid waste, may enter on land at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine
whether or not the following are being complied with:
i)
This By-law;
ii)
A notice, direction or order made under this By-law;
iii)
A condition of a notice or order issued under this By-law; or
iv)
An order made under s. 431 of the Municipal Act.
8.2.2 A By-law Enforcement Officer, a Town employee or contractor may for the
purpose of the inspection under subsection 8.4.1 of this By-law:
i)
require the production for inspection of documents or things
relevant to the inspection;
ii)
inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection
for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
iii)
require information in writing or otherwise as required by the By-law
Enforcement Officer from any person concerning a matter related
to the inspection; or
iv)
alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or
photographs necessary for the purpose of the inspection.
8.2.3 A By-law Enforcement Officer may undertake an inspection pursuant to an
order issued by a provincial judge or justice of the peace under section 438
of the Municipal Act, 2001 where he or she has been prevented or is likely to
be prevented from carrying out an inspection under subsection 8.4.1 and
8.4.2 of this By-law.
8.3
Notice to Remove Waste
The By-law Enforcement Officer may give written notice to any person who deposits
waste on public property advising that if such person fails to remove the waste
within the time specified in the notice, the Town may remove the waste at the
expense of the person who deposited the waste.
8.4
Notice of Default
8.4.1 If the By-law Enforcement Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-
law has occurred, he or she may give notice requiring the person who
contravened this By-law or who caused or permitted the contravention, or
the owner of the property on which the contravention occurred to cease the
specified contravention, and/or take action to correct the contravention.
8.4.2 A notice under subsection 8.6.1 of this By-law shall set out:
i)
Reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify
the contravention and the location of the property on which the
contravention occurred;
ii)
The action to be completed, if applicable, and
iii)
The date or dates by which there must be compliance with the
notice.
8.5
Order to Suspend Waste Collection Services
Where a person or an owner of the property on which the contravention occurred,
fails to remedy the contravention, the By-law Enforcement Officer may issue an
order to suspend or discontinue waste collection services.
8.6
Service of Notices and Orders
8.6.1 A notice made under subsection 8.4 and/or 8.6 of this By-law, or an order
made under subsection 8.5 of this By-law, may be served personally or by
registered mail to the last known address of:
i)
the owner of the property where the contravention occurred; and
ii)
such other persons affected by it as the Director of Public Works
and Engineering Services making the notice determines.
Service by registered mail shall be deemed to have taken place five business days
after the date of mailing.
8.6.2 In addition to service given in accordance with subsection 8.8.1, a notice
made under section 8.6.1 of this By-law, or an order made under section 8.5
of this By-law, may be served by a By-law Enforcement Officer placing a
placard containing the notice in a conspicuous place on the property where
the contravention occurred.
8.6.3 Where service cannot be given in accordance with subsection 8.6.1,
sufficient service is deemed to have taken place when given in accordance
with subsection 8.6.2.
8.7
Reinstatement of Waste Collection Services
Any person or owner may apply to the By-law Department in writing for the
reinstatement of waste collection services, and upon satisfying the Director Public
Works and Engineering Services that he or she are in compliance with this By-law,
and that further contravention of this By-law is unlikely to occur, the By-law
Department may reinstate full or partial waste collection services, subject to such
conditions or terms as he or she considers appropriate.
8.8
Liability for Damage to Landfill Site and/or Transfer Station
Every person who, by act, offence, default, neglect or omission; occasions any loss,
cost, damage or injury to the landfill site or transfer station or any part or
appurtenance thereof, is liable to the Town for any and all financial losses and costs
incurred as a result.
8.9
Costs Recoverable in Like Manner as Property Taxes
If payment is not made, the Town may recover the outstanding amount by action
or in the case of an owner, the same may be recovered in like manner as property
taxes, in the sole discretion of the Town Manager and the Town Treasurer is hereby
authorized to take all necessary action to do so.
Section 9 - Enforcement and Penalties
9.1
Penalties - Individuals
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is, upon conviction, guilty
of an offence, and shall be liable:
i) to a fine of not more than $25,000 as authorized by the Municipal Act
S.O. 2001 Chapter 25 Section 77 (1).
9.2
Penalties - Corporation
Despite subsection 9.1, where the person convicted is a corporation, the maximum
fines in Subsections 9.1 ii) are $50,000 and $100,000 respectively, as authorized by
the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 Chapter 25 Section 77 (2).
9.3
Subsequent Conviction
Where an offence is a continuing offence, each new day that the offence is
continued shall constitute a separate and distinct offence.
9.4
Order of Prohibition
Where a person has been convicted of an offence, the court in which the
conviction has been entered and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter
may, in addition to any other remedy and to any other penalty imposed by this By-
law, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person convicted.
9.5
Set Fines
9.5.1 Pursuant to Part 1 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33,
every person who contravenes this By-law is liable to a set fine for each
offence committed, as established under the set fines By-law No.39-16, as
amended.
9.5.2 No action or proceeding under the provisions of this By-law shall preclude
the Municipality from the right and power to exercise any other right or
remedy available to the Municipality.
Appendix 01
Recyclable Materials
In this By-law "recyclable materials" include:
Recyclable containers include the following forms of containers, which have
been emptied of the contents and rinsed clean:
a) metal food and beverage containers;
b) cardboard cans such as form frozen juice, refrigerated dough, chips, and nuts;
c) aluminum cans, foil, foil plates and foil trays;
d) aseptic packaging, such as drink boxes;
e) empty plastic containers (with numbered symbol 1 to 7, EXCEPT no. 6)
f) empty aerosol containers;
g) polycoat containers or gable top cartons, such as for milk and juice; and
h) any other container designated by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services to be a recyclable container.
Recyclable papers include the following:
a) household paper, including junk mail, fine paper, non-foil gift wrap, non-foil
greeting cards and envelopes;
b) shredded paper (required packaging in a clear plastic bag);
c) paper egg cartons;
d) paper cores;
e) paper bags, other than treated bags, such as flour, sugar, potato and pet food
bags;
f) newspapers and inserts;
g) magazines/catalogues and glossies;
h) telephone directories;
i) soft covered books and hard covered books (hardcover removed and recycled
separately); and
j) any other paper or paper products designated by the Director of Public Works
and Engineering Services to be recyclable papers.
Recyclable cardboard includes clean, unwaxed corrugated cardboard and box
board.
Appendix 02
Yard Waste
In this By-law, yard waste means:
a) leaves;
b) grass clippings;
c) trees (excluding root balls);
d) garden roots and cuttings;
e) hedge and shrub trimmings;
f) brush cuttings;
g) twigs and branches;
h) natural Christmas Trees, decorations removed;
i) any other item determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services from time-to-time to be yard waste.
Amnesty Program
In this By-law, "amnesty program" means a program that permits residents to drop
off garbage in the landfill site without the application of a tipping fee.
The amnesty program shall have the following restrictions/conditions applied:
a) Applicable to residents of the Town of Hearst and is not applicable to ICI
establishments;
b) Deposit up to a maximum of two (2) cubic yards of waste (equivalent to a ½ ton
truck load) per amnesty week;
c) Tipping Fees remain applicable for prohibited waste;
d) Surcharge fee remains applicable for White Goods containing Freon gas or
ozone depleting substances.
B-L 65-19
The Director Public Works and Engineering Services shall establish two weeks of the
Amnesty Program annually, one in the spring and one in the fall.
Town of Hearst
Solid Waste Management
Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 87-16 as amended by
B-L 71-2020
Appendix 03
Appendix 03 - Tipping Fees
Tipping Fees: Landfill Site
Category
Description
Applicable Fee/ yard3
(Rate increases take effect on January 1st
of each year)
Resident
Non
Resident
1
Flat rate per bag up to a maximum of 3 bags (under one
cubic yard)
2021: $1.75
2022: $2.00
2023: $2.25
2021: $3.50
2022: $4.00
2023: $4.50
2
Residential/Commercial Garbage and Non-Hazardous
Waste: includes residential or commercial waste, either
animal or vegetable, organic waste, wearing apparel, broken
crockery and refuse of a similar nature and clean fill
2021: $7.00
2022: $8.00
2023: $9.00
2021: $14.00
2022: $16.00
2023: $18.00
3
Bulky Waste: Items whose large size precludes or
complicates handling by normal collection, processing or
disposal methods such as furniture and appliances.
2021: $7.00
2022: $8.00
2023: $9.00
2021: $14.00
2022: $16.00
2023: $18.00
4
Yard and Organic Waste: Includes clean wood, brush, yard
and plant materials, suitable for composting purposes.
No Fee
No Fee
5
Inorganic Earth Like Material: includes reclaimed asphalt
products, aggregate, and soils free of chemical contaminants.
2021: $7.00
2022: $8.00
2023: $9.00
2021: $14.00
2022: $16.00
2023: $18.00
2021:
2021:
Unsorted Construction and Demolition Waste
$30.00
$60.00
6
2022:
$35.00
2022:
$70.00
2023:
2023:
$40.00
$80.00
7
Contaminated Waste: includes excavated soils containing
organic or hydrocarbon contaminants at a level that is
acceptable to the Ministry of the Environment for disposal at
the Municipality's landfill site.
Asbestos waste includes $100.00 flat rate, plus tipping fee.
$50.00
+ $100.00
flat rate for
asbestos
waste
$100.00
+ $100.00
flat rate for
asbestos waste
8
Items Containing Freon
$75 each
$150 each
Town of Hearst
Solid Waste Management
Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 87-16 as amended by
B-L 71-2020
Appendix 03
Appendix 03 - Tipping Fees
Category
Description
Applicable Fee/ yard3
(Rate increases take effect on January 1st
of each year)
Resident
Non
Resident
9
Rubber Tires:
No Fee
Passenger vehicle and light truck tires
Medium truck tires
Small and medium off-road tires
Metal
(also ferrous metal, aluminum, mixed metal and white goods)
(refrigerators, washers, etc.)
Approved Electronics
Warm Ashes
Used Motor Oil
10
Recyclables
No Fee
2021:
$1.75/bag or
$7.00/yd3
2022:
$2/bag or
$8.00/yd3
2023:
$2.25/bag or
$9.00/yd3
Notes:
1.
All other tire sizes will not be accepted at the landfill site;
2.
Tires still on a rim will not be accepted.
Note: The landfill site will only accept waste that is within the conditions of the
Certificate of Approval.
Town of Hearst
Solid Waste Management
Schedule "A" to
By-Law No. 87-16
Appendix 04
Appendix 04 - Prohibited Waste
Prohibited Waste
For the purposes of this By-law hazardous waste means:
acute hazardous waste
chemical hazardous waste
chemical corrosive waste
hazardous industrial waste
ignitable waste
PCB waste
radioactive waste
reactive waste
severely toxic waste
leachate toxic waste
or any other waste determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services to be a hazardous waste.
Pathological waste includes biomedical waste, whether solid or liquid, including but
not limited to:
animal or human organ
animal or human bone,
muscle or tissue
used bandages, poultices,
or dressings
medicines, vitamins, drugs
or vaccines
needles, syringes or
lancets
vials
or any other waste determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering
Services to be pathological waste.
Household Hazardous Waste includes any household product material or item,
other than an empty container labelled as:
corrosive or toxic
reactive
explosive
Oxidizing
poisonous
infectious
Flammable
sharps
or any other label or labels as may be established by the Director of Public Works
and Engineering Services from time to time as being prohibited.
Asbestos Waste includes any solid or liquid waste that results from the removal of
asbestos-containing construction or insulation materials or the manufacture of
asbestos-containing products and contains asbestos in more than a trivial amount or
proportion.