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THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MCMURRICH/MONTEITH
BY- LAW #43-2025
Being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the
disposal of garbage, recyclable materials, yard waste and other
refuse and rescind By-law #20-2023
WHEREAS, Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, gives
municipalities the authority to pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres
of jurisdiction as described in the Table to this Section.
AND WHEREAS, the Table in this Section lists waste management as a “sphere
of jurisdiction” for single tier municipalities.
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith deems it
necessary to establish rules and regulations governing policies relating to the
disposal of garbage to extend the life of the Landfill Site and to implement a “Partial
Pay-Per-Bag” system for residents and to implement tipping fees to cover costs
associated with the disposal of garbage and other refuse.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith enacts
follows:
1. SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1. “Access Pass” shall mean a card provided to vacant landowners which
allows access to all on site diversion programs. Vacant landowners must pay
to dispose of waste.
1.2. “Bag/container’ shall mean a non-returnable clear or transparent plastic bag
or container which is for:
Residential Use: a capacity of not more than 128 liters, and dimensions not
greater than 30" X 36"
Commercial Use: a capacity of not more than 205 liters, and dimensions not
greater than 35" X 50".
1.3. “Biomedical waste” shall mean whether solid or liquid, including but not
limited to, any animal or human organ or part thereof, bone, muscle, or
animal or human tissue or part thereof, used bandages, poultices, dressings,
vials or any other similar material or substance which contains or may contain
pathogenic micro-organisms or which may be hazardous or dangerous.
1.4. “Commercial User” shall mean an owner/operator of an_ industrial,
commercial, or institutional facility/ousiness (IC&l) entitled to place refuse into
the Landfill.
1.5. “Council” shall mean the Council of the Township of McMurrich/Monteith.
as
1.6. “Dwelling” shall mean a building or structure occupied or capable of being
occupied as a residence for one or more families. This includes various types of
residential spaces such as houses, apartments, and mobile homes.
1.7. “Domestic Waste” shall mean the waste produced by residents in their
homes.
1.8. “Hazardous Waste” shall mean waste requiring special care as defined by
the Environmental Protection Act R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19.
1.9. “IC&l Waste” shall mean waste produced by the industrial, commercial, or
institutional sector.
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“Landfill” shall mean the property situated at 2161 Highway 518 West, Part
Lot 12, Concession 10, RP 42R-10567, Part 1, RP 42R-13316 Part 1,
Township of McMurrich/Monteith, District of Parry Sound.
“Landfill Attendant” shall mean the person employed by the Township of
McMurrich/Monteith who is responsible for providing effective organization
of the Township's Landfill.
“Landfill Card” shall mean a card provided to “users” which allows access to
all on site diversion programs and provides a system to control the disposal
of clear or transparent bags/containers per household or commercial
business.
“Privacy Bag” shall mean a bag to provide an adequate method to enable
residents to shield material that they would prefer not be exposed for view.
Such items may include sanitary products, diapers, or incontinence products.
“Public Works Superintendent” shall mean the person duly appointed and
responsible for supervision and control of operations at the Landifill.
“Non-Collectable Waste” shall mean the materials as described in the
Environmental Protection Act R.S.O. 1990, c. e. 19.
“Recyclable” shall mean those classifications of waste capable of being
diverted from the normal waste stream.
“Refuse” shall mean the same as “waste”.
“Salvaging” shall mean the process of finding items for the purpose of reuse.
“Scavenging” shall mean the process of finding items for the purpose of
reuse.
“Special Area” shall mean an area at the Landfill, designated for a particular
purpose.
“Temporary Identification Pass” shall mean a temporary pass giving access
to the Landfill.
“Township” shall mean The Municipal Corporation of the Township of
McMurrich/Monteith.
“Unacceptable Waste” shall mean waste not accepted at the Landfill and
shall include any hazardous waste, stumps, vehicles, cement, railway
timbers, asphalt biomedical waste and any other garbage, refuse or waste
which is refused by the Attendant on duty.
“User” shall mean an owner of a residence or multi residential property, or a
tenant of a residence or multi residential property entitled to place refuse into
the Landfill.
“Vacant Land” shall mean land with no houses, offices, or other permanent
structures. Properties with an active building permit must acquire an
occupancy permit prior to a Landfill Card being issued.
“Waste” shall include domestic and solid non-hazardous, non-recyclable
refuse and other wastes as designated and as approved by the Ministry of
Environment.
2. SECTION 2 - “PARTIAL PAY-PER-BAG” and “TIPPING FEES”
2.1.
“Users” will be provided with a Landfill Card which will specify the number of
free clear or transparent bags/containers the user is entitled to dispose of per
year. Additional bags may be disposed of at the Landfill site at a cost set in
the current Township Fee By-law.
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2.8.
The Landfill Card shall be picked up at the municipal office by “users”. T he
number of free, clear or transparent bags/containers the user is entitled to
dispose of per year will be provided to new “users” during the year on a pro-
rated basis based on the number of months left in the year and the number
of alotted bags approved by Council for that year. New “users” will pick up
their Landfill Pass from the municipal office upon confirmation of purchase of
property.
“Users” of the Landfill site using bins or bags larger than those identified
herein, shall prorate the use of bag allotment or prorate and pay for additional
bags based on the following:
One bag = 128 liters or less, and 23 kg or less, and dimensions of 30" X 36"
or less.
“Users” of the Landfill shall be entitled to one Landfill Card for each dwelling
on their property.
“Commercial Users” of the Landfill site shall have to provide identification to
the Landfill/Recycling Attendant or shall pick up an access pass from the
municipal office proving that they are entitled to use the Landfill and shall have
to pay for any waste to be deposited in the Landfill based on the current
Township Fee By-law.
Vacant landowners are not classified as “users” as defined in this By-law and
will not be provided with a bag allotment. Vacant landowners will be provided
with an access pass and must pay to dispose of bags of waste.
A Temporary Identification Pass can be issued to allow renters to access the
landfill, however disposal fees will apply.
Tipping fees for building materials, and other non-recyclable waste shall be
as prescribed in the current Township fee by-law.
3. SECTION 3 - SITE OPERATION
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The Township of McMurrich/Monteith operates the Landfill.
The Landfill shall be available for the depositing of waste produced within the
Township of McMurrich/Monteith. Waste must be in a clear/transparent bag
or reusable waste container for disposal.
No person shall enter and/or leave the Landfill without:
e Showing their Landfill Card to the Landfill Attendant.
e Giving their name and address to the Landfill Attendant upon
request.
e Declaring the nature and origin of the waste, if requested.
The Landfill shall only be used when a Landfill Attendant is on duty.
All waste material shall be transported to the Landfill in a manner so as to
prevent scattering or losing of waste while on route to the Landifill.
All waste must be properly sorted e.g., Landfill, recyclable, and divertible and
must be disposed in the designated areas. Tipping fees may apply.
Hazardous Waste as defined by the Environmental Protection Act shall not
be accepted at the Landfill. This waste must be disposed of at the Hazardous
Depot at the Township of Strong site, on such days designated and
advertised for that purpose.
Scavenging and salvaging will not be permitted at the Landfill. This applies
to the entire site and includes scrap, white goods, and electronics.
All on-site health, sanitary and site operations shall be maintained in
accordance with the Environmental Protection Act and Certificates of
Approval.
3.10. The Township of McMurrich/Monteith reserves the right to prohibit any
person, firm, or Corporation from using the Landfill.
4. SECTION 4 - ENFORCEMENT, REPEAL AND ENACTMENT
4.1. That any person, firm or corporation who contravenes any of the provisions
of this By-law, or attempts to unlawfully dispose of garbage without the
purchase or payment of applicable fees will be guilty of an offence and upon
conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding the sum of $ 5,000.00, including
costs for each offence and all such fines will be recoverable under the
provisions of the Provincial Offences Act.
4.2. This by-law repeals by-law #20-2023.
4.3. That this By-law shail come into force and effect on January 1°, 2026.
Read a first, second and third time, AA
signed and the seal of the Mayor, Glynn Robinson
Corporation affixed thereto and
finally passed in open Council this
16 day of September, 2025.
THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MCMURRICH/MONTEITH
BY- LAW #43-2025
SCHEDULE “A”
Hours of Operation
1. The Landfill will be open to the residents and ratepayers of the Township of
McMurrich/Monteith 5 days per week (Friday through to Tuesday).
During the months from April 1% through to November 30", the Landfill will be
open for the hours of 9:00am — 5:00pm.
During the months from December 1* through to March 31, the Landfill will
be open from 1:00pm — 5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and from
9:00am — 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Site will be closed Wednesday and Thursday of every week.
The Site will be closed on all Statutory Holidays from November 15tto May 15.
Applicable Tipping Fees
See applicable schedule in current Fees and Charges Bylaw.
THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MCMURRICH/MONTEITH
BY- LAW #43-2025
SCHEDULE “B”
Township of McMurrich/Monteith
District of Parry Sound
P.O. Box 70 31 William Street
Sprucedale, Ontario POA 1Y0O
Phone 705-685-7901 Fax 705-685-7393
Website: www.memurrichmonieith.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
AUTHORIZATION FORM
ASSIGNING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE LANDFILL CARD
If you are unable to attend the Municipal Office in person to pick up the Landfill Card, please
complete this form, sign it, and give it to the person who you are authorizing to pick the card
up on your behalf.
Your first and last name:
Your civic address:
Example: 1234 Highway 518 West
Sprucedale, ON POA 1Y0
Your phone Number:
Name and civic address of the First & last name:
Person authorized to pick up
the card on your behalf:
Civic address:
By completing and signing this form, | hereby confirm that | am a resident of the Township of
McMurrich/Monteith and authorize the above-named person to pick up my Landfill Card on my
behalf.
Property Owner Date
Authorized Receiver Date
THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MCMURRICH/MONTEITH
BY- LAW #43-2025
SCHEDULE “C”
Township of McMurrich/Monteith
District of Parry Sound
P.O. Box 70 = 31 William Street
Sprucedale, Ontario POA 1Y0
Phone 705-685-7901 Fax 705-685-7393
Website: www.mcmurrichmonteith.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
AUTHORIZATION FORM
REQUEST TO MAIL LANDFILL CARD
If you are unable to attend the Municipal Office in person to pick up the Landfill Card, please
complete this form, sign it, and email to the Administrative Assistant at
[email protected] .
Your first and last name:
Your mailing address:
Your phone Number:
Civic address of the property
eligible to receive a Landfill
card:
By compieting and signing this form, | hereby confirm that | am a resident of the Township of
McMurrich/Monteith and authorize the administrative staff to mail my Landfill Card.
| UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM AND REQUESTING THE MAILOUT, |
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LANDFILL CARD WITH CANADA POST.
Property Owner Date