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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET
BY-LAW NUMBER 2007-77
A BY-LAW FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION,
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, OTHER REFUSE, YARD WASTE
MATERIALS, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS INCLUDING BLUE BOX MATERIALS AND
SOURCE SEPARATED ORGANICS IN THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET.
WHEREAS the provisions of Section 75(1) and 127 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended (the “Act”), authorizes municipalities to enact by-laws to maintain a system for
the collection and disposal of refuse.
THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town
of Newmarket as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this by-law:
1.1 “ADU” means an accessory dwelling unit that has been registered with
the Town in accordance with By-Law 2003-106 as amended.
1.2 “Ashes" means the solid residue derived as a by-product from the
burning or combustion of any material or substance.
1.3 “Approved Receptacles” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in
section 4.8.
1.4 “Backyard Composters” means any composter, distributed or sold by
the Town from time to time.
1.5 “Blue Box” means a receptacle used for the Collection of Blue Box
Recyclables as may be approved by the Director and distributed or sold
by the Town from time to time.
1.6 “Blue Box Recyclables” means any Refuse that is listed in Schedule ‘A
of this by-law under Blue Box Recyclables.
1.7 “Bulk Container’ means a receptacle which is approved by the Director
for the collection and disposal of Refuse, where any person has arranged
privately, at his own expense and liability, for Collection.
1.8 “Bulky Items” means any Refuse that is listed in Schedule ‘A’ of this by-
law under Bulky Items.
1.9 “Bundles” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in section 4.8.
1.10 “Collectible Waste” means Garbage, Yard Waste, Blue Box Recyclables,
Source Separated Organics and Special Waste.
1.11. “Collection” means the collection and disposal of Collectible Waste and
includes delivery to a Materials Recovery Facility or any other facility
designated by the Director for the disposal of Refuse from time to time.
4.12 “Commercial Premises” means premises located within a Residential
Zone, or the Historical Main Street District, that are used for a permitted
commercial use as such use is defined in the Zoning By-Law.
1.13 “Container” means an approved receptacle used to place Collectible
Waste at the curbside for Collection that complies with the specifications
set out in section 7 and includes such other receptacles as may be
approved by the Director from time to time.
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
1.26
1.27
1.28
1.29
1.30
1.34
“Contractor” means any person engaged in the Collection of Collectible
Waste under contract with the Town.
“Director” means the Director of Public Works and Environmental
Services or designate(s).
“Dwelling Unit” means a room or a suite of rooms that may be occupied
in compliance with all applicable law as a separate housekeeping unit,
used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons and
that contains cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. A
Dwelling Unit includes an ADU. .
“Garbage” means any Refuse that is listed in Schedule ‘A’ of this by-law
under Garbage.
“Green Bin” means a receptacle used for the Collection of Source
Separated Organics as may be approved by the Director, and distributed
or sold by the Town from time to time.
“Hazardous Waste” means “municipal hazardous and special waste” as
defined in Ontario Regulation 542/06 made under the Waste Diversion
Act, 2002 (Ontario) and includes any other Refuse so designated by the
Director from time to time.
“Institutional Premises” means premises located within a Residential
Zone, or the Historical Main Street District, which premises are being
used for a permitted institutional use as such use is defined in the Zoning
By-Law.
“Intermittently Collected Refuse” means White Goods, Yard Waste and
Christmas trees.
“Kitchen Container” means a receptacle used for the residential storage
of Source Separated Organics as may be approved by the Director and
distributed or sold by the Town from time to time.
“Materials Recovery Facility’ means a depot operated by the Region of
York for the purpose of receiving Collectible Waste for disposal.
“Multiple Offence” means an offence in respect of two or more acts or
omissions each of which separately constitutes an offence and is a
contravention of the same provision of this by-law.
“Municipality” means the geographic area comprising the Town of
Newmarket.
“Non Collectible Waste” means any Refuse that is listed in Schedule ‘A’
of this by-law under Non Collectible Waste and includes any other Refuse
so designated by the Director from time to time.
“Owner” means the registered owner, a mortgagee in possession, tenant,
or occupier of property or premises located within the Municipality.
“Refuse” means any object, material, or substance that has been
discarded by any person or that is no longer in use or reasonably
intended to be used by any person having ownership or control over such
object, material or substance.
“Residential Zone” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Zoning By-
Law.
“Regular Fine” means a fine levied pursuant to section 11.5.
“Regularly Collected Refuse” means Collectible Waste that is Collected
pursuant to a regular schedule determined by the Director.
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1.32
1.33
1.34
1.35
1.36
1.37
1.38
1.39
1.40
“Residential Premises” means any structure located in a Residential
Zone that contains at least one but not more than three Dwelling Units
that are used for a permitted residential use as such use is defined in the
Zoning By-Law.
“Special Fine” has the meaning ascribed thereto in section 11.6.
“Special Waste” means Bulky Items and White Goods.
“Source Separated Organics” (S.S.O.) means any Refuse that is listed
in Schedule ‘A’ of this by-law under Source Separated Organics or in
Schedule “B” as an SSO Accepted Item.
“Tag” means a sticker purchased from the Town for the purpose of being
affixed to a Container or an item of Special Waste.
“Town” means the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket.
“White Goods” means any Refuse that is identified in Schedule “A” to
this by-law under White Goods.
“Yard Waste” means any Refuse that is identified in Schedule “A” to this
by-law under Yard Waste.
“Zoning By-Law” means any zoning by-law enacted or amended by the
Town from time to time.
LANDS TO WHICH THIS BY-LAW APPLIES
2.1
This by-law shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the Town.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLECTION SYSTEM
3.1
A system is hereby established for the Collection of Collectible Waste
from persons resident in, or doing business from, premises located within
the Municipality.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
No person shall set out any Refuse for Collection other than in
accordance with this by-law.
No person shall deposit any Refuse on private or public property without
the expressed written authorization of the Owner of such property.
No person shall set out any Refuse for Collection or permit any Refuse to
remain upon lands or premises where the presence of such Refuse upon
the lands or premises constitutes a nuisance or a hazard to the public,
emits foul or offensive odours, attracts or harbours vermin or insects.
No person shall keep a receptacle or repository for Refuse on his or her
property or premises in a condition or location so as to cause a nuisance
or to emit foul or offensive odours or to harbour or attract animals, rodents
or other vermin or insects.
No person shall set out Regularly Collected Refuse for Collection except
on such regular and recurring days, routes, and times as are designated
by the Director from time to time.
No person shall set out Non Collectible Waste for Collection.
No person shall set out Intermittently Collected Refuse for Collection
except on such intermittent days, routes, and times as are designated by
the Director from time to time.
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4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
Every person requiring Collection shall place their Collectible Waste in a
Container, Blue Box, Green Bin, or an approved alternative receptacle
(collectively “Approved Receptacles”) or bundled in a manner
prescribed in this by-law (“Bundles”).
Approved Receptacles and Bundles shall be placed as close as possible
to the curb or pavement edge of the road, without obstructing vehicular or
pedestrian traffic or street maintenance and shall not be placed on top of
snow banks. In the event of a dispute as to the acceptable location, the
appropriate location shall be determined by the Director.
Approved Receptacles and Bundles shall not be placed at the curb or
pavement edge before 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the
day designated for Collection. Approved Receptacles and Bundles shall
be placed on the curb or pavement edge no later that 7:00 a.m. on the
day of Collection. All emptied receptacles and uncollected Refuse shall
be removed from the curb or pavement edge before 8:00 p.m. on the day
of Collection.
No person shall set out a receptacle for Collection that contains liquid or
warm Ashes.
COLLECTIBLE WASTE RESTRICTIONS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
The number of untagged Garbage Containers put out for Collection from
any Residential Premises on any Collection day shall not exceed three (3)
for Containers for each Dwelling Unit or the number of Containers
specified by the Director from time to time. Additional Containers put out
for Collection will not be Collected unless Tags have been affixed to
them. The maximum number of Containers set out for Collection from any
Residential Premises, tagged or untagged, shall not exceed six (6) for
each Dwelling Unit.
The number of untagged Garbage Containers put out for Collection from
any Commercial Premises or Institutional Premises shall not exceed six
(6) for each Collection day or the number designated by the Director from
time to time. Additional Containers put out for Collection will not be
Collected unless Tags have been affixed to them. The maximum number
of Containers set out for Collection pursuant to this section shall not
exceed twelve (12).
The number of untagged Garbage Containers put out for Collection from
any registered ADU shall not exceed three (3) for each Collection day or
the number of Containers that may be specified by the Director from time
to time. All additional containers must be tagged. The maximum number
of containers set out for Collection from an ADU shall not exceed six (6).
Any person who has Refuse to dispose of in excess of the limits set out in
Sections 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3, as the case may be, shall prepare his or her
Refuse for Collection as set out in this by-law and dispose of it at his or
her own expense by conveying the Refuse, or having it conveyed, to a
Materials Recovery Facility by a private service provider operating under
a Certificate of Approval issued pursuant to the Environmental Protection
Act and in compliance with all applicable law.
Blue Box Recyclables may be set out for Collection on the Collection
dates set for Regularly Collected Refuse or on such other dates as may
be determined by the Director.
Source Separated Organics may be set out for Collection on the
Collection dates set for Regularly Collected Refuse or on such other
dates as may be determined by the Director.
Where Blue Box Recyclables are set out for Collection they shall be
placed entirely within a Blue Box or an approved alternative receptacle
approved by this by-law.
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5.8
5.9
Where Source Separated Organics are set out for Collection they shall be
placed entirely within a Green Bin.
There is no limit to the quantity of Blue Box Recyclables, Source
Separated Organics, Yard Waste and Tagged Special Waste that may be
set out for Collection.
GENERAL
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, any person may contract at
his/her own expense and liability, for the Collection of Refuse. Any such
person shall utilize Bulk Containers as a receptacle for such Refuse and
shall otherwise conform with the provisions of this by-law, save and
except for the provisions of Sections 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 and shall
ensure that no nuisance, hazard or inconvenience to other persons is
created by the storing or Collection of Refuse in Bulk Containers.
No person shall convey Refuse except in completely covered receptacles
or in vehicles that are totally enclosed or covered so as to; prevent any
Refuse from falling upon the highway, keep such Refuse sealed from flies
or vermin, and to control, as far as possible, the escape of any offensive
odours therefrom.
No person shall set out for Collection or convey Refuse in any manner
that may constitute a nuisance, hazard or threat to public health and
safety.
In the event that Refuse is set out for Collection other than in accordance
with the provisions of this by-law, the Town or its Contractor may refuse
to Collect such Refuse.
No person, shall pick over, interfere with, disturb, remove or scatter any
Refuse without first obtaining authorization from the owner of the Refuse
or the Director.
No person shall set out for Collection, or leave, keep, or permit upon any
property or premises owned, occupied, or under his or her control any
White Goods or similar container, not being used for the purpose for
which it was manufactured, in a place accessible to children, without first
removing any door, lid or cover that cannot be easily opened from the
inside, and taking such other precautionary measures as may be required
to prevent a person from being trapped inside.
APPROVED RECEPTACLES
7.1
7.2
No person shall set Garbage out for Collection unless it is contained in
one of the following approved receptacles each a “Container”:
7.1.1. A reusable receptacle made of metal or plastic, that is waterproof,
durable, non-absorbent, has a close fitting cover and two suitable
handles. The receptacle shall have a maximum size of 98 litres
(3.5 cu ft). The diameter at the top of the receptacle shall be
larger than the bottom. The total weight of the receptacle when
full shall not exceed 22 kgs (50 pounds).
7.1.2 A non-reusable receptacle which shall be a waterproof plastic bag
designed and sold for the purpose of containing Refuse and
sealed so as to prevent any spillage. Maximum size of the bag
shall be 60cm x 90cm (24”x36”). The total weight of the bag when
full shall not exceed 22 kgs (50 pounds).
No person shall set Blue Box Recyclables out for Collection unless they
are contained in one of the following approved receptacles:
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7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
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7.2.1 Blue Boxes, open topped plastic crates, or plastic pails that are
clearly and easily identifiable as containing Blue Box Recyclables,
and which shall be capable of containing all materials without
Spillage and which shall not exceed 50 cm (20 inches) in height
and 50 cm (20 inches) in width and 66 cm (26 inches) in length.
7.2.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, magazines, newspapers,
cardboard, boxboard and other waste paper may be tied securely
in bundles or placed in cardboard boxes not larger 90cm x 90cm x
20cm (36” x 36” x 8”) or as the Director may prescribe from time to
time.
No person shall set out Source Separated Organics for Collection unless
they are contained within a sealed plastic bag that has been deposited
within a Green Bin. The total weight of the Green Bin when full shall not
exceed 22kgs (50 pounds).
No person shall set Special Waste out for Collection unless they have:
7.4.1 called the Contractor in advance of the next scheduled Collection
day for Regularly Collected Refuse to arrange for Collection; and
7.4.2 affixed the appropriate Tag to the item in a manner that the Tag is
clearly visible.
No person will set Yard Waste out for Collection unless it is contained in
one of the following receptacles:
7.5.1 a Container, or such other receptacle that may be approved by the
by the Director from time to time, that has a “Yard Waste” sticker
affixed to it. The total weight of the Container or approved
receptacle when full shall not exceed 22 kgs (50 pounds).
7.5.2 A non-reusable receptacle which shall be a Kraft paper bag, or
other completely biodegradable material, designed as a
receptacle for Yard Waste the weight of which shall not exceed
22kgs (50 pounds) when full.
7.5.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, boughs, twigs and cuttings may be
set out for Collection in securely tied bundles which do not exceed
1.5 metres (five feet) in length or and 30 cm (12 inches) in
diameter or 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter per branch and do not
weigh more than 22 kgs (50 pounds) or as the Director may
otherwise prescribe from time to time.
Any receptacle placed out for Collection which is broken or which breaks
when lifted will not be collected.
Plastic bags are prohibited for use as a receptacle for Yard Waste, Blue
Box Recyclables and Source Separated Organics.
USER FEES
8.1
8.2
8.3
No person shall set out more than three (3) Containers of Garbage
without a Tag affixed to the Container in a manner such that the Tag shall
be clearly visible.
No person shall set out for Collection any Special Waste without a Tag
affixed to each item in a manner such that the Tag shail be clearly visible.
Tags may be purchased from the Town or it’s designates at the
applicable fee set out in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-Law.
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8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
Where any person sets Garbage or Special Waste out for Collection that
has not been Tagged as required by this by-law, but which has otherwise
been set out for Collection in accordance with this by-law such Garbage
or Special Waste may be Collected subject to imposition of the applicable
fee set out in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-Law The Owner of
property benefiting from such Collection will receive notice of the charging
of such fee by mail and the fee shall be due for payment by the Owner
within 60 days of the mailing of the notice.
Unpaid fees due under section 8.4 shall be added to the tax roll for any
real property in the municipality which benefits from such Collection and
collected in like manner as taxes.
Any person who causes or permits Refuse to fall upon private or public
property shall immediately retrieve same in default of which, the Town, or
its Contractor, may retrieve the Refuse and charge the person in default
the fee set by the Director from time to time, for the expense incurred in
doing so. The person in default will receive notice of the charging of such
fee by mail and the fee shall be paid by the person within 60 days of the
mailing of the notice.
Fees imposed under section 8.6 that remain unpaid may be collected in
like manner as taxes.
The Town shall procure a supply of Blue Boxes, Green Bins, Kitchen
Containers and Backyard Composters and make them available for sale
to residents at the cost set out in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-Law.
Damaged Blue Boxes and Green Bins will be replaced by the Town, at no
cost, provided that the owner returns the damaged Blue Box or Green Bin
to the Town offices or other designated facilities.
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9.
10.
POWERS OF ENTRY
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
The Town may enter upon property at any reasonable time for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the
following are being complied with:
9.1.1 the provisions of this by-law;
9.1.2 an order issued under this by-law; or
9.1.3. an order made under section 431 of the Act.
Where an inspection is required by the Town, the person conducting the
inspection may:
9.2.1 require the production for inspection of documents or things
relevant to the inspection;
9.2.2 inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection
for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
9.2.3 require information from any person concerning a matter related to
the inspection including their name, address, phone number and
identification; and
9.2.4 alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge make examinations or take tests, samples or
photographs necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
The Town may make an inspection pursuant to an order issued under
section 438 of the Act.
The Town’s power of entry may be exercised by an employee, officer or
agent of the Town or by a member of the York Regional Police force, as
well by any person under his or her direction.
ORDERS AND REMEDIAL ACTION
10.4
10.2
If a person contravenes any provision of this by-law, the Town may issue
an order to the person, and the Owner of property benefiting from
Collection upon which the contravention has occurred, to discontinue the
contravening activity. The order shall set out the reasonable particulars
of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention, the location of
the property upon which the contravention occurred, and the date by
which there must be compliance with the order. The order may be served
in accordance with the service provisions contained in this by-law.
If a person has contravened a provision of this by-law, the Town may
issue a work order to the person who contravened or permitted the
contravention of this by-law, as well as to the Owner of the property upon
which the contravention occurred, to do work to correct the contravention.
The order shall set out the reasonable particulars of the contravention
adequate to identify the contravention, the location of the property upon
which the contravention occurred, and the date by which there must be
compliance with the order. The order may also provide that if the person
or Owner fails to correct the contravention the Town may do the work to
correct the contravention at the expense of the person and the Owner.
The order may be served in accordance with the service provisions
contained in this by-law.
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10.3
10.4
If the Town has issued an order directing or requiring a person or an
Owner to do a matter or thing to correct a contravention of this by-law,
and the person or owner has failed to correct the contravention, the Town
may enter upon the lot at any reasonable time to do all work necessary to
correct the contravention and the Town may recover the cost of doing the
maitter or thing from the person directed or required to do it by adding the
costs to the tax roll of the Owner of the property benefiting from collection
or upon which property the contravention occurred and collecting them in
the same manner as property taxes.
An order issued under this by-law may be served personally or may be
served by registered mail sent to the last known mailing address of the
person as indicated on the Town’s assessment roll. If an order is served
on a person by registered mail, it shall be deemed to have been served
on the person on the 5" day after mailing of the order, which deemed
service may be rebutted by the person proving, on a balance of
probabilities, that they did not receive the order.
11. PENALTY PROVISIONS
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, including an
order issued under this by-law, is guilty of an offence.
Any officer or director of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the
contravention of any provision of this by-law, including an order issued
under this by-law, is guilty of an offence.
If a person has contravened any provision of this by-law and the
contravention has not been corrected, the contravention of the provision
shall be deemed to be a continuing offence for each day or part of a day
that the contravention remains uncorrected.
If an order has been issued under this by-law, and the order has not been
complied with, the contravention of the order shall be deemed to be a
continuing offence for each day or part of a day that the order is not
complied with.
Every person who is guilty of an offence under this by-law shall be subject
to the following penalties:
11.5.1 upon conviction to a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more
than $100,000.00;
11.5.2 upon conviction for a Continuing Offence, to a fine of not less than
$250.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each day or part of a
day that the offence continues. The total of the daily fines may
exceed $100,000.00.
11.5.3 upon conviction of a Multiple Offence, for each offence included in
the Multiple Offence, to a fine of not less than $250.00 and not
more than $10,000.00. The total of all fines for each included
offence is not limited to $100,000.00.
In addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by law, the court in
which the conviction has been entered, or any other court of competent
jurisdiction may make an order:
11.6.1 prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person;
11.6.2 requiring the person to pay a Special Fine in addition to a Regular
Fine, which Special Fine shall eliminate any economic gain or
advantage derived by the person as a result of contravening this
by-law.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
SEVERABILITY
12.1
If any provision or requirement of this by-law or the application thereof to
any person shall to any extent be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this by-law or the application or such provision or
requirement to all persons other than those to which it is held to be invalid
or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and it is hereby declared to
be the intention of Council that each provision and requirement of this by-
law shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
COMING INTO FORCE
13.1. This by-law shall come into force and take effect as of the 17" day of
September 2007.
HEADINGS
14.1 Section headings in this by-law are not to be considered part of this by-
law and are included solely for the convenience of reference and are not
intended to be full or accurate descriptions of the sections of this by-law
to which they relate.
REPEAL
15.1 By-laws 1994-39 and 2002-74 are hereby repealed upon the coming into
force of this by-law.
ENACTED THIS 25" DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
BI Tony VayBynen, Mayor
Anita Moore, Town Clerk
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SCHEDULE “A”
Waste Materials by Method of Collection
Source
Waste Material Blue Box Bulky White Yard Separated Non
Classification Garbage Recyclables | Items | Goods | Waste Organics Collectible
(SSO) Waste
“A. Biologica
a) Animal Waste
b) Bio-medical waste
c) Carcasses
d) Pathological waste
e) Syringes and needles
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thereof
b) Carpets, rolled and
bundled up 1.5 metres in Xx
length & less the 22 kg
c) Carpets, greater, or
loose 1.5 metres in x
length & over 22 kg
d) Swimming poo! filters
and pumps (less sand
which is deemed to be
Non Collectible Waste)
e) Plumbing parts such as
sinks, toilets and seats, X
bathtubs, fittings
f) Furniture Xx
g) Mattresses and
bedsprings
h) Other household bulk
items up fo 100 Ibs Xx
(45kg)
i) Other household bulk
items greater than 100 Xx
Ibs (45kg)
not more than 100 Ibs
(45kg) and up to 1.2 min
length
b) Pieces of metal weighing
more than 100 lbs (45kg)
or more than 1.2 min
length
c) Metal food and beverage
containers
d) Steel barrels x
e) Car and car parts X
f) Wire, wire mesh and
fencing weighing not
more than 100 Ibs, with a X
maximum length and
width of 1.2 m
g) Wire, wire mesh and
fencing weighing more
than 100 Ibs, with a " XX
length and width
exceeding 1.2m
h) Propane tanks and fuel x
containers and cylinders
diameter or less, tied in
bundles less than 1.5 X
metre (5 ft) long and
30cm (12”) in diameter.
b) Brush, larger than 10cm
(4’) in diameter, tied in
bundles larger than 1.5 Xx
metre (5 ff) long and
30cm (12”) in diameter.
12
Waste Materials by Method of Collection
Waste Material
Classification
Garbage
Blue Box Bulky White Yard
Recyclables | Items Goods Waste
Source
Separated
Organics
(SSO)
Non
Collectible
Waste
c) Brush, which is placed in
an acceptable container
as specified by the
Designated Municipal
Official.
d) Leaf and yard waste, in
an acceptable container
as specified by the
Designated Municipal
Official.
e) Grass clippings
Seaweed
25 od Was
a) Vegetable and meat
scraps and
paper/cardboard material
soiled with food waste
a) Boxboard
b) Corrugated cardboard
c) Drinking boxes
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d) Envelopes, direct mail
advertising, paper egg
cartons, greeting cards
and remaining paper and
paper products
generated by households
e) Fine paper
f) Hard cover books
g) Laundry detergent boxes
h) Juice, milk and ice cream
cartons
i) Soiled tissues and paper
towels
j) Magazines, catalogues
and telephone books
k) Newsprint
l) Paper drinking cups
|<
m) Waxed paper, carbon
paper, construction
paper, kraft paper
n) Shredded paper
a) Clean sandwich, milk,
bread and shopping bags
b) Clear food packaging,
baked goods containers,
clear flexible bottles,
blister packaging
c) Blister wrap, bubble
packaging, saran wrap
d) Bottle lids
e) Bottles and jugs, milk,
juice, detergent
f) Drinking cups (styrofoam)
g) Large mouth plastic tubs,
margarine tubs, yogurt
containers
h) Small pill botties
i) Large pill bottles
j) Beverage containers, soft
drink and water bottles
k) Stiff/crinkle type bags
(potato chips,
department siore)
l) Styrofoam food trays
m) Toys
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a) Air conditioners
b) Dehumidifiers
c) Dishwashers
d) Hot water tanks
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Waste Materials by Method of Collection
Waste Material
Classification
Garbage
Blue Box
Recyclables
Bulky
Items
White
Goods
Yard
Waste
Source
Separated
Organics
(SSO)
Non
Collectible
Waste
e) Refrigerators and
freezers
f) Stoves, ovens and
microwave ovens
g) Washers and dryers
h) Swimming pool heaters
i) Metal Shower enclosures
j) Window a/c units
k) Metal bath tubs
l) Metal lawn furniture
m) Empty metal water
softeners
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n) BBQ (no propane tank)
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with a length not greater
than 1.2 m
b) Wood up to 1.2 min
length
c) Wood greater than 1.2 m
in length
a) Ammunition
b) Batteries
c) Brick, rock, asphalt
d) Disposable diapers and
personal hygiene
products
e) Earth and sod
f} House plants and small
amounts of soil
g) Empty metal paint cans
and empty aerosol! cans
h) Explosives
i) Fibreglass
j) Household sweepings
k) Glass bottles and jars
l) Glass plate and windows
m) Hay and straw
n) Hazardous Waste
0) Sawdust and shavings
p) Shingles
q) String and twine
1) Swimming pool covers
s) Tires and rims
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SCHEDULE “B”
SSO Accepted Items
ITEMS
Diapers
Animal Waste, Litter, Bedding & Fur
Baking Ingredients
Bird Seed
Boxboard (soiled)
Bread
Candy & Confectionary Products
Candy Wrapper, Paper
Cardboard (soiled)
Dairy Products
Cereal
Coffee Grinds, Filters & Tea Bags
Consumable Food
Eggs and Egg Shells
Feathers
Fish and Shellfish
Flour & Sugar Bags
Flowers (Dried & Fresh Cut)
Food Products (Consumable)
Fruit
Hair
Houseplants (Includes Plant Material & Soil)
Incontinence Products
Kraft Paper (Meat Wrap)
Meat Products (Bones, Fat, Skin)
Microwave Popcorn Bag
Moulded Pulp (Egg Carton, Carry Out Tray)- Soiled
Muffin Wrappers
Nail Clippings
Newspaper (soiled)
Paper Cups and Paper Plates
Paper Towels
Pasta
Pet Food
Polycoat Containers (Ice Cream Box)- Soiled
Sanitary Products
Sawdust *
Spices
Shredded Paper
Tea Bags
Tissues
Vegetables
* Wood sources only (not pressure treated). No sawdust from
melamine, composite wood, particleboard, etc. will be
accepted.
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SCHEDULE “B” CONTINUED
SSO Not Accepted Items
ITEMS .
Artificial Flowers & Plants
Ashes
Baby Wipes
Candles
Carpet & Rugs
Cigarette Butts
Clothing, Leather & Textiles
Corks
Cotton Balls, Ear Cleaners & Make Up Removal
Pads
Dead Animals
Disposable Mop Sheets
Dryer Lint
Dryer Sheets
Foil
Gum
Lint
Milk Bags
Plastic Wrap & Baggies
Popsicle Sticks
Styrofoam
Tissue Gift Wrap Paper
Toothpicks
Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Contents
Wax Paper
Wood