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The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
By-law Number 8601
A By-law to establish and maintain a system for the collection and disposal of waste in
the Town of LaSalle
Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001. c.25, as amended, provides
that a single-tier municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural
person for the purpose of exercising its authorities under this or any other Act;
And whereas Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001. S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended,
provides that a single-tier municipality may pass by-law respecting matters within the
spheres of jurisdiction including but not limited to waste management;
And whereas Section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may pass by-laws providing that any person who
contravenes any by-law of the municipality is guilty of an offence;
And whereas the Essex-Windsor Waste Management Master Plan provides that it is the
policy in Essex-Windsor to continually investigate and implement alternative ways and
means of waste reduction and to pursue in conjunction with the Provincial Government
and area Municipalities, active public education programs to this end;
And whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle recognizes the
need to divert material from the Regional Landfill Site through waste reduction, reuse
and recycling;
And whereas Council deems it advisable to regulate the collection of certain classes of
waste and to regulate certain other classes of waste including recycling material and
yard waste material to be collected in the Town if LaSalle;
Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle enacts as follows:
1. Definitions
In this by-law:
Appliances & Metal Items Means:
a) appliances such as but not limited to, refrigerators, stoves, freezers,
microwaves ovens, washers, dryers, air conditioning units, barbeques, and
dishwashers;
b) scrap metal items, such as but not limited to furnaces, hot water tanks, metal
sinks, swing sets, bathtubs and pool heaters.
Approved Roll-out Cart means a 90 gallon (340 litre) wheeled container compatible
with lifting mechanisms as approved by the Town that is available through a private
contractor.
Blue Box means a durable plastic container approved by the Town in accordance with
the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) that is to be used for the collection
of Recyclable material, as designated by EWSWA.
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Bulk Lift Container means a waste container with a capacity of 3 to 6 cubic metres (4
to 8 cubic yards), capable of being emptied by front-end loader collection trucks.
Bulky Items means any items that are larger than 1 metre (39 inches) in any one
dimension or weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), including furniture, televisions
and appliances.
Bundle means a pack of magazines, newspapers, cardboard or other waste paper
which is securely ties with a non-ferrous material and weighs less than 20 kilograms (44
pounds).
Collection Service means the services provided by the Town in accordance with this
by-law for the collection of garbage, recyclable material and yard waste.
Collectable Waste means garbage, recyclable material or yard waste materials
prepared in the manner prescribed in this by-law and set out for collection in the manner
prescribed in this by-law.
Collection Agent means a company with whom the Town has entered into a contract
for the collection of appliances and metal items and includes all employees and agents
of such a company.
Contaminated Waste means the mixing of any object or non-collectable waste with
collectable waste; the mixing of recyclables, yard waste or chemical household waste
with garbage; or the mixing of any substance designated as household chemical waste
with garbage.
Construction and Renovation Material means any waste material resulting from the
construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, repair or removal of any building or
structure.
Designated Waste Disposal Facility means a private or public facility designated for
and approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environmental for the disposal of recyclable
materials, garbage, yard waste, scrap metal, used tires and any other non-collectable
waste material.
Director means the Town's Director of Public Works or any successor thereof, or his or
her authorized representative or agent.
Dwelling Unit means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit used or intended to be
used as a domicile by one (1) or more persons, and usually containing cooking, eating,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
EWSWA means the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, which is the Regional body
responsible for the implementation of the Regional Waste Management Master Plan.
Garbage means waste materials excluding non-collectable waste as set out in Part 5 of
this By-law, recyclable materials and yard waste.
Garbage Container means a hard sided container to place garbage in for storage and
collection, as set out in Part 3 of this by-law.
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Grass Clippings means lawn clippings, which are deemed to be non-collectable during
the months of June, July, August and September.
Household Chemical Waste means domestic products that contain ingredients which
are toxic or potentially harmful to the environment, including those items set out in Part 6
of this by-law.
Liquid Waste means waste in liquid form and includes septic waste or liquid waste tat
results directly from foods processing or preparation operations.
Multi-Residential Unit means an apartment building, condominium, hotel, rooming
house or any separate building designated to contain four (4) or more dwelling units.
Non-Collectable Waste means waste identified in Part 5 of this by-law.
Occupant means any person or persons over the age of eighteen years in possession
of property.
Owner includes the registered owner and the person for the time being managing or
receiving the rent of the land or premises 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
would receive the rent if such land and premises were let, and shall also include a
lessee or occupant of the property who, under the terms of a lease, is required to repair
and maintain the property in accordance with the standards of this by-law.
Public View means a view of the front yard, curbside, or front porch, but does not
include a view of the side yard or rear yard.
Recycle Material means any materials the Town had included in a recovery program as
determined by the EWSWA.
Recycling Container means a container to place recyclable material in for collection, as
set out in Part 3 of this by-law.
Red Box means a durable plastic container approved by the Town in accordance with
the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority that is to be used for the collection of
recyclable paper products, as identified by the EWSWA.
Street means any public road, avenue, parkway, lane, alley or highway as defined in the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
Yard means land that is not a highway, including vacant lots or any part of a lot, which is
not beneath a building.
Yard Waste means organic growth on property including brush, leaves, hedge, tree, and
garden trimmings but does not include sod, turf, soil, earth, sand, clay, rocks, stone or
other similar items.
Yard Waste Container means a container to place yard waste in for collection, as set
out in Part 3 of this by-law.
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Waste means any garbage, recyclable materials or yard waste intended for collection.
Waste Diversion Program means a system established by the Town, in accordance
with the Regional Waste Management Master Plan, to divert waste materials from landfill
disposal.
2. Administration
2.1
The Municipality shall operate a system for the collection, removal and disposal
of collectible waste in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.
3. Receptacles for Storage and Collection of Garbage, Recyclable Material and
Yard Waste
3.1
All garbage, recyclable material and yard waste are to be set out for collection in
accordance with the provisions of this Part. All approved containers shall be drained of
liquid and securely covered wrapped or tied.
3.2
Every occupant and owner of a residential dwelling unit shall ensure that garbage
stored in a yard is placed in a garbage container, bundle or non-returnable plastic
waterproof bags.
3.3
A household type container shall comply with the following specifications:
a) external handles and a watertight lid;
b) a lid which is readily separable from the container;
c) a capacity of not more than 125 litres (33 gallons);
d) an external height no greater than 78 centimeters (31 inches); and
e) a diameter at the top equal to or greater than the diameter at the bottom, no
greater than 50 centimeters (20 inches); OR
f) a 340 litre (90 gallon) approved rollout cart; OR
g) a properly covered metal bulk lift container; OR
h) any combination of the above.
3.4
Every owner and occupant of a dwelling unit shall place all recycle material set
out for collection in plastic containers known as a Blue Box and a Red Box or any other
container determined by the Director as approved for the purpose of storing or setting
out recyclable material;
3.5
Every owner and occupant shall rinse all residue from all containers set out for
collection as recyclable materials;
3.6
Every owner and occupant of a multi-residential unit shall place all recyclable
material set out for collection in plastic containers know as a Blue Box and a Red Box or
approved roll-out carts or any other container determined by the Director as approved for
the purpose of storing or setting out of recyclable material;
3.7
If newsprint or magazines are placed outside a recyclable material container, the
owner and occupant shall tie the newsprint and magazines in bundles weighing less
than 20 kilograms (44 pounds);
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3.8
Every owner and occupant shall flatten and tie cardboard in bundles weighing
less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and measure no more than 76 centimeters by 76
centimeters by 100 centimeters (30 inches by 30 inches by 39 inches), or the occupant
may break down cardboard boxes and place the cardboard boxes in a larger box not
exceeding the size and weight restrictions above.
3.9
Every owner and occupant shall ensure that each yard waste container is:
a) a metal or plastic can as outlined in section 3 of this by-law or paper yard
waste bags or cardboard boxes with a capacity of no greater than 125 litres (33
gallons) or any combination of the above;
b) if brush is placed out for collection, every occupant shall cut the brush no
greater that 1.2 metres (4 feet) in length and bundle the brush securely to a
diameter of no greater than 0.6 metres (2 feet);
c) natural Christmas trees will be collected at times specified out for collection
must be free of all decorations and plastic bags.
4. Collection Regulations for Garbage, Recyclable Material and Yard Waste
4.1
Every owner and occupant shall set out materials for collection before 6:00 a.m.
on the day of scheduled collection but not earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the day proceeding
collection.
4.2
No owner and occupant shall place garbage, recyclable material or yard waste
shall be placed at a height greater than 0.4 metres (16 inches) from the level of the
street.
4.3
Every owner and occupant shall place all garbage, recyclable material and yard
waste set out for collection as close as possible to the curbside and not on the traveled
portion of the street in front of the dwelling, or to impede or interfere with the flow
pedestrian traffic on a sidewalk or trail.
4.4
Collection crews shall not enter onto private property for the purpose of collecting
or removing any garbage, recyclable material or yard waste.
4.5
Every owner and occupant shall prepare all garbage as specified in Part 3 of this
by-law, unmixed with any recyclable material, yard waste or non-collectable materials as
specified in Part 5 of this by-law or it will be deemed non-collectable.
4.6
Any garbage, recyclable material or yard waste deemed by the Director to be
non-collectible shall be removed from the public view by the occupant of the premises
from which it was placed for collection within 24 hours of being deemed non-collectible
by the Director.
4.7
All empty containers, following waste collection, shall be removed from public
view by the owner and occupant of the premises from which it was placed for collection
before 8:00 p.m. on the day of scheduled collection.
4.8
No person shall keep a garbage container, recycling material container or yard
waste container in such condition or such location as to create a nuisance or emit
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offensive odours or harbour or attract insects, rats, or other vermin or to present a safety
hazard to collectors.
4.9
Every owner/occupant shall store all garbage containers, recycling containers,
and yard waste containers out of public view.
5. Non-Collectable Material
5.1
Garbage, recyclable material and yard waste that is not placed in proper
receptacles, set out at the required locations or at the required times, as set out in this
by-law, will not be collected.
5.2
The following is designated as non-collectable waste and the person from whom
such waste originates is responsible to dispose of it at a designated waste disposal
facility:
a) liquid waste
b) animal waste, manure or excrement, carcass of any animals;
c) earth, brick, stone, concrete, soil or sod;
d) construction and renovation material;
e) hot ashes or other waste that is capable of igniting;
f) bio-medical and pathological waste including syringes, needles, sharps,
dressings;
g) automobile parts including tires;
h) manufacturing and industrial waste;
i) ammunition, oil or gasoline soaks materials, liquid chlorine, acid or any
explosive or combustible material;
j) any sharp edged material such as broken glass, broken crockery, cut metal or
anything of a similar nature unless such material is placed in separate, secure
containers clearly marked as to contents.
k) any materials which have been frozen to a container on the ground;
l) tree trunks and stumps;
m) wooden pallets;
n) bulky items;
o) material containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's); and
p) other materials as designated by the Director from time to time.
5.3
The following is designated as Household Chemical waste and the person from
whom such waste originates is responsible to dispose of it at a designated waste
disposal facility:
a) explosive waste, including but not limited to wastes that may also produce
deadly fumes or vapors when exposed to air or mixed with other materials and
propane cylinders and tanks;
b) flammable waste, including but not limited to gasoline, barbeque starter fluid,
varsol, paint thinner, and other like solvents and fingernail polish remover;
c) toxic waste, including but not limited to wastes that are poisonous or lethal if
swallowed or inhaled, paint (full or partially full cans), pesticides, over-the-counter
and prescription medicine and household and other cleansers;
d) corrosive waste, including but not limited to batteries (household and
automotive), drain opener, over cleaner, acid and photographic solution;
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e) substances as defined in the Environmental Protection Act, Ref. 347, as
amended (pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E19, as
amended);
f) liquid waste;
g) bio-medical and pathological waste including syringes, needles, sharps,
dressings; and
h) materials containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's); and
i) other materials as designated by the Director from time to time.
5.4
Appliances, metal items and scrap metal will be collected only on dates as
established by the Director. No person shall place for collection any appliances or scrap
metal on any other dates than those establishes by the Director. Before placing such
items out for collection, every person shall ensure that the doors are removed or secured
shut on any appliances and metal items.
6. Additional Provisions for Landlords, Multi-Residential Dwelling Units &
Commercial Establishments
6.1
Receptacle storage enclosure/stands large enough to hold the required number
of receptacles or bundles shall be provided by the owners of the types of premises listed
below. The Director shall approve the structure, maintenance and location of the
receptacle storage enclosure/stands:
a) combined commercial and residential establishments with more than one
residential unit;
b) commercial establishments with more than one occupant;
c) homes with two or three dwelling units;
d) multi-residential dwelling units;
e) townhouse complexes without internal roadways that receive centralized
collection of garbage, recyclable material and yard waste.
6.2
Occupants of, or those responsible for setting out of materials for collection at
multi-residential units and food service establishments shall place all garbage, recyclable
material and yard waste in approved roll-out carts and/or in bulk lift containers.
6.3
Obligation on owner of multi-residential units regarding garbage and recyclables:
a) in a building containing less than four dwelling units, one or more suitable
containers or compactors shall be provided for garbage and recycling in a
manner acceptable to the Director and in accordance with Part 4 of this by-law.
b) in a building containing six or more dwelling units, two or more suitable hard-
sided animal- proof containers or compactors shall be provided for garbage and
recycling in a manner acceptable to the Director and in accordance with Part 4
of this by-law.
c) Garbage in a container or compactor provided in accordance with subsection
(1) shall be stored and either placed for pick-up or regularly disposed of so as not
to cause a risk to the health or safety of any person.
d) a container or compactor provided in accordance with subsection (1) shall:
i) be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
ii) be maintained in good repair;
iii) be accessible to residents; and
iv) not obstruct an emergency route, driveway, walkway or alleyway.
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e) all garbage containers used for the storing and disposing of domestic waste
shall be covered tightly at all times except when the garbage container is being
filled or emptied.
f) building owners shall ensure that tenants are provided with approved and
adequate recycling containers.
7. General Prohibitions
7.1
No person shall sweep, throw, deposit or allow his agents or employees to
sweep, throw or deposit any garbage, non-collectable material, recyclable material or
yard waste on any street or other public place or on any lands not owned by such
person.
7.2
Any material placed at curbside, alleyway or in any other location for collection by
the Town is the property of the Town or its authorized collection agent(s). No person or
corporation, unless authorized by the Director, shall interfere with or cause or permit any
person to interfere with or collect, scavenge, disturb, remove or scatter any garbage,
recyclable material or yard waste placed out for collection by the Town except for the
person(s) who placed the material for collection, or if authorized under law.
7.3
No person shall convey through the streets any garbage recyclable material or
yard waste unless it is carried in properly covered containers or in vehicles totally
enclosed or covered with canvas or tarpaulins, fastened down so as to prevent any of
the contents from falling upon the streets or any escape of offensive odours.
7.4
No person shall place garbage, non-collectible material, recyclable material or
yard waste on property or in the alleyway abutting property in such a way as to attract
rodent, insect and animal infestation.
8. Enforcement
8.1
The Director and his or her designates and all By-Law Enforcement Officers
appointed by any Town by-laws are authorized to enforce this by-law.
8.2
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an
offence, and upon conviction, is liable to a fine and any other penalties as provided for in
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P33, as amended.
8.3
For the purpose of inspecting any land to determine compliance with the terms of
this by-law, the Director may enter onto any public or private land.
8.4
No person shall hinder or obstruct the Director in the enforcement of this by-law
or from carrying out an inspection of land.
9. Severability
9.1
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or a part of this by-
law to be invalid, the remainder of this by-law shall continue in force unless the court
makes an order to the contrary.
10. Repeals
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10.1
The following by-laws are repealed:
a) By-law 3462 and all its amendments.
Read a first and second time and finally passed, By-law 8601 on this 24th day of August,
2021.
1st Reading - August 24, 2021
2nd Reading - August 24, 2021
3rd Reading - August 24, 2021
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Mayor
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Deputy Clerk
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Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
By-law Number 8601
A By-law to establish and maintain a system for the collection and disposal of waste in
the Town of LaSalle
Column 1
Column 2
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Item
Short Form Wording
Offence
Creating
Provision of
Defining
Offence
Set Fine
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Fail to use proper garbage container
s. 3.3
$125.00
2
Fail to use proper recyclable container
s.3.4
$125.00
3
Fail to properly prepare wastepaper for
collection
s.3.7
$125.00
4
Fail to properly prepare cardboard for
collection
s.3.8
$125.00
5
Fail to use proper yard waste container
s.3.9(a)
$125.00
6
Fail to properly bundle brush for collection
s.3.9(b)
$125.00
7
Fail to place garbage for collection at
proper times
s. 4.1
$125.00
8
Material is higher than 0.4 meters from the
street level
s4.2
$125.00
9
Failure to properly place materials for
collection
s4.3
$125.00
10
Fail to prepare garbage properly
s4.5
$125.00
11
Fail to remove materials not collected
s.4.6
$125.00
12
Fail to remove empty containers
s.4.7
$125.00
13
Fail to maintain garbage, recycling or yard
waste container
s.4.8
$125.00
14
Fail to dispose of non-collectable waste
s.5.2
$125.00
15
Fail to dispose of household chemical
waste
s.5.3
$125.00
16
Placed appliance or metal item for
collection on unauthorized date
s.5.4
$125.00
17
Fail to provide proper receptacle storage
enclosure
s.6.1
$125.00
18
Fail to provide roll-out cart and/or bulk lift
container
s.6.2
$125.00
19
Fail to provide sufficient number of carts or
containers
s.6.3
$125.00
20
Sweep/Throw/Deposit garbage on public or
private property
s.7.1
$125.00
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21
Seep/Throw/Deposit non-collectable
material on public or private property
s.7.1
$125.00
22
Sweep/Throw/Deposit recyclable material
on public or private property
s7.1
$125.00
23
Sweep/Throw/Place yard waste on public
or private property
s.7.1
$125.00
24
Interfere with refuse placed for collection
s7.2
$125.00
25
Disturb refuse placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
26
Removed refuse placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
27
Scatter refuse placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
28
Interfere with recyclable material placed for
collection
s.7.2
$125.00
29
Disturb recyclable material placed for
collection
s.7.2
$125.00
30
Removed recyclable material placed for
collection
s.7.2
$125.00
31
Scatter recyclable material placed for
collection
s.7.2
$125.00
32
Interfere with yard waste placed for
collection
s.7.2
$125.00
33
Disturb yard waste placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
34
Removed yard waste placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
35
Scatter yard waste placed for collection
s.7.2
$125.00
36
Fail to secure waste during transport
s.7.3
$125.00
37
Fail to prevent animal infestation from
garbage on property
s.7.4
$125.00
38
Fail to prevent animal infestation from
recyclable material on property
s.7.4
$125.00
Note: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is section 5 of
By-law No. 6681, a certified copy if which has been filed.