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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
BY-LAW NO. 14-33
See also By-law 02-100 Use and Care Roads
By-law 02-78 Littering
BEING a by-law to establish and maintain a system for collection, removal and disposal of
waste, other refuse and recyclable material.
WHEREAS section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that
lower tier municipalities may pass by-laws within the sphere of waste management;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that rules and regulations be made for establishing and
maintaining a system for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and other refuse within
the Town of Mississippi Mills;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills deems it
necessary to charge fees to recover the costs;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills enacts as
follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS
a. "Boxboard" shall mean non-corrugated cardboard.
b.
"Corrugated Cardboard" shall mean and include all material made from corrugated
paper, excluding wax-coated cardboard.
c.
"Container" shall mean an acceptable container for curbside collection as defined in
schedule C Table I
d.
"Bundle" shall mean an acceptable bundle for curbside collection as defined in
schedule C Table I
e. "Town" shall mean The Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills.
f.
"Enforcement Officer" shall include a municipal by-law enforcement officer
appointed by the Town Council to enforce the provisions of this by-law.
g.
"Highly combustible material" shall include photographic film celluloid, gasoline, oil
or other flammable liquid or material soaked with any of the same.
h.
"Occupier" shall mean a person who is in physical possession of premises or who
has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities
carried on there, or control over persons allowed to enter the premises.
i.
"Owner" shall include the legal title holder of the property, the occupier of property
or the person, for the time being managing or receiving rent of the land or
premises in connection with which the work is used, whether on their own account
or as agency or trustee of any other person or who would so receive the rent of
such land and premises where rented, and shall also include a lessee or occupier
of the property who, under the terms of the lease, is required to repair and
maintain the property in accordance with municipal by-laws.
j.
"Person" shall include an individual, a partnership or corporation to whom or to
which the context can apply.
k.
"Premises" shall mean and include one self-contained dwelling unit, residential or
commercial, and in cases where buildings are subdivided and in possession of two
or more occupiers, each occupier shall be deemed to be an occupier of a premise
within the meaning of this by-law.
l.
"Residential Unit" shall mean and include single family homes, each unit in a duplex
or triplex, and each unit in a multi-residential apartment.
2.
SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be referred to as the "Waste Management and Collection By-Law".
3.
GARBAGE COLLECTION AREA
The entire geographical area of the Town of Mississippi Mills be designated as a
"Garbage Collection Area".
4.
LEAF AND YARD WASTE PICK UP DAYS
"Leaf and Yard Waste Pick up Days" shall be provided periodically, at the discretion of
the Town. The schedule of collection shall give notice as to the day that leaf and yard
waste will be collected with the said notice to be given on the website and in the local
paper.
5.
SALE OF BLUE BOXES
The first blue box is free of charge and each subsequent blue box will be charged at
cost, in accordance with the current By-law that imposes fees and charges for blue
boxes.
6.
HOUSEHOLD ORGANICS
a. Property owners are strongly discouraged from disposing of household organic
waste in the curbside collection of Type I waste as described in this by-law.
b. The Town shall encourage diversion methods such as composting by providing
residents with information and through the sale of backyard composters.
c. The Town shall make backyard composters available to residents for their own use;
composters, shall be sold to residents and charged at cost, in accordance with the
current by-law that imposes fees.
7.
WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
a. Waste electrical and electronic equipment shall not be included for disposal as part
of Type I waste, and shall not be permitted to be disposed of at any municipally
operated landfill or transfer station.
8.
RULES FOR COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
The following rules apply to the curbside collection, removal and disposal of garbage or
recycling and other refuse:
a. Property owners are responsible for the proper disposal of all waste generated from
their properties. Owners may utilize the municipal waste collection system for
disposal of their permitted waste.
b. Types I, II and III Wastes as identified in Schedule B of this by-law may be set out at
the curb for collection.
c. Items to be picked up are to be left at the end of the owner's driveway at the edge of
the travelled, open, maintained roads or other designated area.
d. Items to be picked up may be placed out after 6:00 pm the day before collection, but
must be placed out no later than 7:00 am on the designated collection day.
e. All empty containers, or material, waste, leaf or yard waste or recyclable material
must be removed by the occupant by 9:00 pm on the day of collection.
f. When waste collection cannot be made on the regular day as prescribed by the
collection schedule, the Town shall make reasonable effort to notify affected
residents.
g. Bag tags shall be issued annually, in August of each year for September 1st to
August 31st. Bag tags issued in the previous years will be honoured. The allotment
of bag tags is set out in Table I of Schedule D of this by-law.
h. Bag tags are allocated on a per unit basis and property owners are responsible to
distribute bag tags to their tenants and to apportion bag tags between former and
new tenants.
i.
All items not collected shall be properly disposed of at approved locations in
accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of the Environment.
j.
Each rate payer shall be permitted to set out one (1) acceptable container of waste
per week. No bag tag is required for the first container. Each additional container set
out shall have a bag tag affixed to the container.
k. A second container may be placed out for pickup at curbside without a bag tag
affixed to it, during collections taking place the week immediately following Christmas
Day, New Years Day, and Easter Monday of each year.
l.
No person shall set out any of the materials identified as uncollectable Type IV waste
in Table 1 of Schedule B of this by-law.
m. Every person shall set out recyclable materials for collection in recycling containers
as prescribed in this by-law. Additional recyclable materials shall be placed beside
the recycling container in a manner convenient to the collection staff as prescribed
by the Town. There is no limit to the number of recycling containers placed out for
collection by an owner or occupier of a premise. Recycle items to be set out for
curbside collection are included in Type II and Type III Waste as defined in Table 1
of Schedule B of this By-law.
n. Owners, householders or occupants placing garbage or other refuse out for
collection are responsible for same until it is picked up.
o. The Town shall not be responsible to any property owner, householder or occupant
for loss or damage to garbage containers.
p. The Town shall not be responsible for pick up of any garbage placed out for pick-up
which has been spilled or otherwise displaced by persons other than Town
employees or by acts of nature.
q. Cottages, which are only accessible by water or by air, are permitted to "opt out" of
the Town's municipal waste collection system and not pay for the service.
r. Businesses may "opt out" of the Town's municipal waste collection system and not
pay for the service, but must first provide proof that they have another service
provider hired to remove their garbage and recycling.
s. No person shall throw, place or deposit in or on any street, highway, lane, alley or
other public place within the Town any material, refuse or waste, except as provided
for in this by-law.
t. In commercial premises, including, but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, food
stores, butcher and meat shops, refreshment stands, hardware stores or any
premises where it is necessary to accumulate waste in large amounts, the same
shall be placed in containers and contents shall be stored in a waste room or bin so
constructed to prevent the entrance of flies, rats or other vermin, and the said room
or bin shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. There shall be no pick
up of corrugated cardboard under this by-law from these premises.
u. No person shall place highly combustible material in a container for collection by the
Town, either in a separated form or combined with other waste.
v. The Town may designate certain days or times as "Exchange Days" whereby items
placed at the curb side on the specified day or time may be removed by other
residents of the Town for the purpose of reuse.
9.
MANAGEMENT/OPERATION OF WASTE AND RECYCLING DEPOTS
a. The Town will designate and post the hours of operation for all municipally operated
waste and recycling sites. Any change in hours of operations will be posted on the
Town website two weeks in advance of the change in hours.
b. Any hazardous waste materials, propane tanks or batteries entering the site shall be
refused entry at all municipal waste and recycling sites.
c. If a load of waste is dumped at the site and is found to contain material that is not
accepted, the carrier of the waste will be warned in writing and may be required to
remove the unaccepted materials. The warning shall be in writing and advise the
carrier that the material is not accepted and that a subsequent incident may result in
the owner being prohibited from accessing services to the site.
d. One landfill pass will be distributed to all home owners with the garbage tags as per
the allotment authorized in Schedule D, Table 1. The pass is valid for one free load
up to 500kg. Free Landfill pass will expire on December 31 of the year following the
date of issuance. Hazardous waste will not be accepted. Tires are free but are
subject to an additional charge if they are still on the rim. Household appliances not
tagged "Freon Free" will have an additional charge as outlined in Schedule "A".
e. The municipal waste and recycling sites shall fall under the supervision of the
Director of Public Works or his or her designate.
f. Tipping fees for disposal of materials shall be established by the Town and
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this by-law shall be applicable to all persons authorized
to access municipally operated waste and recycling sites.
g. No person shall dump or deposit waste or other refuse at the municipal waste and
recycling sites in accordance with the provisions of this by-law, except waste
generated from a source located within the Town, unless otherwise authorized in
writing by the Director of Public Works or his or her designate.
h. All materials delivered to the Towns waste and recycling sites shall be placed in the
areas as designated in the operational plan for the facility.
10.
ENFORCEMENT
This By-law shall be enforced by the Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and/or the
Director of Roads and Public Works, and/or his/her designate. For the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of this by-law, such enforcement officers may inspect waste and
material set out for collection on public property and on private property upon the
request of the owner or occupier of such property.
Every person who contravenes any provisions of this by-law, or any owner or originator
of waste thrown, deposited or placed in contravention of this by-law, upon conviction is
guilty of an offence and is subject to the penalties as prescribed in the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33 or any successor legislation in substitution
therefore.
11.
FEES AND RATES
That fees and rates contained in Schedule "A" shall apply.
12.
ENACTMENT
That this By-law will come into effect on May 1, 2014.
13.
REPEAL OF BY-LAW
THAT By-law No. 13-56 and any other by-law inconsistent with the provisions contained
herein are hereby repealed.
BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 15th day of April, 2014.
_____________________________
______________________________
John Levi, Mayor
Shawna Stone, Town Clerk
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 14-33
Howie Road Depot Fees
Waste Management Fees -Howie Road Depot / Pakenham Depot
Item Number
Description
Residential
Customer
Rates
*Note 5
Commercial
Customer
Rates
1
Scrap Metal
No Charge
No Charge
2
White
Goods
Freon Free
*Note: 1
No Charge
No Charge
Containing Freon
$50.00/Unit
$50.00/Unit
3
Tires
*Note: 2
Off the Rim
No Charge
No Charge
On The Rim
$7.00/Unit
$7.00/Unit
4
Leaf and Yard Waste
* Note: 3
No Charge
*Note 4
$65.00/tonne
Notes:
1. All appliances that do or have contained freon require a tag attached to the unit certifying
the freon has been removed by a licensed person.
2. The rates for tires on the rim shall apply to all tires not part of the Ontario Tire Stewardship
program such as ATV and lawn tractor tires.
3. Leaf and yard waste includes branches up to a maximum size of 150mm in diameter. Wood
waste larger than 150mm diameter will not be accepted.
4. The commercial rate for leaf and yard waste may be applied to residential customers
bringing in large quantities of leaf and yard waste at the discretion of the Director of public
works.
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 14-33
Table 1 - Curbside Collection
Curbside Collection Materials
Type I Waste
Generic Name: Household Waste
Description/Definition:
Solid non-hazardous waste that would normally be generated at a residential
dwelling.
Special Notes:
* Materials defined as but not limited to uncollectable waste as per Type IV shall
not be set out at curbside as part of Type 1 Waste.
Type II Waste
Generic Name: Recyclable Fibres
Description/Definition:
Paper
Including newspapers, flyers, magazines, envelopes, paper bags, telephone
directories and books with covers removed
Cardboard/Boxboard
Including clean corrugated cardboard, boxboard such as cereal boxes,
cardboard tubes and rolls
Special Notes:
* Cardboard is not collected from commercial or institutional customers
* Cardboard or paper that is soiled, greasy or waxed, photographic paper, foil
gift wrap, and composite products are not acceptable blue box materials
Type III Waste
Generic Name: Recyclable Containers
Description/Definition:
Glass
Including clear and coloured bottles and jars
Plastic containers
Including all plastic containers and lids numbered 1,2,3,4,5&7 generated from
normal household activities, such as food containers
Metal containers
Including tin/aluminum cans, covers, lids, plates and clean foil wrap
Gable tops and Tetra Paks
Including milk and juice cartons, drinking boxes and spiral wound container
Special Notes:
* Number 6 plastics (Polystyrene) are not acceptable blue box materials
* containers to be clean and free of contamination or residual product
* containers which have contained household hazardous waste such as paint or
motor oil are not acceptable blue box materials
Type IV Waste
Generic Name: Un-Collectable Waste
Description/Definition:
Materials Defined in this By-Law as Type II, Type III, Type V, Type VI, Type VII,
Type VIII, Type IX and Type X, and as well including the following; animal
waste and carcasses, infectious and biomedical waste, explosive and
combustible materials, radioactive waste, all hazardous waste, stones, earth,
stumps, scrap metals, tires, medical waste, liquid waste, white goods, large
items, and phase I and II waste electronics.
Special Notes:
C&D Exemption
Small amounts of construction and demolition materials that could not otherwise
be diverted or recycled, fitting into an acceptable garbage container, and not
exceeding the maximum weight limit, will be accepted at curbside in Type I
waste.
Table 2 - Other Diversion Methods
Other Divertible
materials
Type V
Generic Name: Household Organics
Description/Definition:
Includes kitchen and table waste from all animal or vegetable origin
Special Notes:
* Composters are available for sale at the Municipal office at 3131 Old Perth
Road. The Town sells the composters to residents at for their own use, at
cost, as per the most up to date fees by-law.
* Solid materials acceptable as part of Type 1 Waste.
Other Divertible materials
Type VI
Generic Name: Leaf and Yard Waste
Description/Definition:
Shall mean organic material having grown on the premises of an owner or
occupier of said premises and consisting of yard plants and weeds, hedge
and brush trimming and tree limbs with a diameter less than 50mm.
Special Notes:
* For the purposes of municipal depots, brush trimmings and tree limbs will
be accepted with a diameter less than 150mm.
* Regardless of diameters stumps are not included as part of leaf and yard
waste and is not permitted for disposal at curbside or at depots.
Other Divertible
materials
Type VII
Generic Name: Waste Electronics
Description/Definition:
Includes all Phase 1 and Phase 2 waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) as defined by Waste Diversion Ontario (OES).
Special Notes:
* Waste Electronics are not permitted for disposal in the Town of Mississippi
Mills.
* Residents are encouraged to use WEEE recycling depots sponsored by
OES or alternative diversion methods.
Table 3 - Other Divertible/Disposable Materials
Other Divertible/Disposable Materials
Type VIII
Generic Name: Large Items/Bulky Waste
Description/Definition:
Include weighty, bulky articles such as major appliances, furnaces,
bedsprings, mattresses, furniture, boxes, barrels, water tanks and
other similar items
Special Notes:
* Alternative diversion and recycling methods are available for much of this
material.
* Should alternative diversion or recycling options not be available,
appropriate disposal is permitted at a facility permitted to accept the
item(s)/waste.
Type IX
Generic Name: Household Hazardous Waste
Description/Definition:
As defined and amended from time to time by Ontario Regulation 309,
including paints, stains, varnish, urethanes, oils, pesticides, herbicides,
household and automotive batteries, pharmaceuticals, pool chemicals,
fuels and gas cylinders.,
Special Notes:
* Material shall be disposed of, diverted or recycled through a facility or
program permitted to accept this type of waste.
* It is the responsibility of the resident to ensure household hazardous waste
is disposed of properly.
Type X
Generic Name: Construction Demolition Waste
Description/Definition:
Waste normally generated during demolition or construction processes such
as waste wood, drywall, shingles and ceramic tile.
Special Notes:
* Alternative diversion and recycling methods are available for much of this
material.
* Should alternative diversion or recycling options not be available,
appropriate disposal is required at a facility permitted to accept the
item(s)/waste.
Type XI
Generic Name: Other Waste
Description/Definition:
Other Wastes not included as part of Type I through Type X Wastes
Special Notes:
* Alternative diversion and recycling methods may be available for much of
this material.
* Should alternative diversion or recycling options not be available,
appropriate disposal is required at a facility permitted to accept the
item(s)/waste.
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW 14-33
Table 1 - Curbside Containers
Waste Type
Container Type
Description
Maximum Weight
Type I
Garbage Container
Metal or plastic with
exterior handles
manufactured for waste
disposal, height not
exceeding 90cm (35
inches), maximum width
46 cm (18 inches).
15 kg (33 pounds)
* Including container and
waste.
Type I
Garbage Bag
Bags being of sufficient
strength, with a height not
exceeding 83cm (33
inches) and a width not
exceeding 66cm (26
inches)
15 kg (33 pounds)
Type II and
Type III
Blue Box
Blue plastic with maximum
height of 30 cm (12
inches), width of 43 cm (17
inches), length of 56 cm
(22 inches)
15 kg (33 pounds)
Type II
Bundle
Securely tied with
maximum height of 15 cm
(6 inches), width of 76 cm
(30 inches),
length of 76 cm (30 inches)
15 kg (33 pounds)
Type VI
Bundle
Securely tied with
maximum height 15 cm (6
inches), width of 15 cm (6
inches), length of 76 cm
(30 inches)
15 kg (33 pounds)
Type VI
Bag
Biodegradable paper bag
with a maximum height of
90 cm (35 inches), width of
43 cm (17 Inches)
15 kg (33 pounds)
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW 14-33
Table 1
Type of Unit
No of Tags
Allotted per year
Special Notes for Garbage
Tags
Dump
Passes
Special
Notes
Residential Units
No Tags
* Includes home-based
businesses and cottages
* At the discretion of the
Director of Public Works, Multi-
Residential facilities may come
to a mutual agreement with the
Town and service provider
where tag allotment is not
required.
1 per
unit
Industrial,
Commercial and
Institutional
Businesses
145 Tags
1 per
unit
Churches
No Tags
Additional tags available for free
upon request
None
The
Hub/Rebound
The Almonte Community
Coordinators may receive tags
upon request.
None
Disposal
services are
municipally
subsidized