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TOWNSHIP OF ST. CLAIR
WASTE COLLECTION REGULATIONS
COLLECTION
1) Owners, lessees, or occupants of premises receiving municipal
waste collection shall place waste containers to be collected on
the boulevard approximately one metre from the curb, or where
no curb exists, one metre from the shoulder of the road.
2) To ensure collection, containers should be placed at the side of
the road in accordance with the above by 7:00 AM on the
scheduled day of collection.
3) Containers should not be placed at the side of the road prior to
the day of collection.
4) Collection shall be limited to six (6) containers, bulk items, or
combinations thereof per pick-up.
5) Bulk items such as furniture, appliances (see limitations below)
etc. will be collected with the regular waste collection.
WASTE RECEPTACLES
The following are acceptable waste receptacles:
1) Disposable plastic garbage bags.
2) Re-usable containers, which meet the
following criteria:
a) The container shall be constructed of metal, plastic, or other
rigid material and be capable of containing any liquid
which may accumulate from waste placed inside.
b) The container shall be provided with external handles
which will allow it to be emptied without having to place
hands or fingers near the container opening.
c) The container shall have an opening no smaller than it's
largest cross section. Ideally, the sides of the container
should taper from the bottom to the opening.
d) All exposed edges shall be smooth and rounded.
e) The container's maximum liquid capacity shall not exceed
136 litres (30 imp. gallons).
f) The container, when full shall not exceed 34 kilograms (50
lbs).
Note: Barrels commonly referred to as "45 gallon drums" shall
not be used as a waste receptacle for waste collection. Household
waste placed in tied plastic garbage bags may be placed in a barrel
or other container in order to protect it from animals, provided the
bags can easily be removed from the container by the waste
collection contractor. The waste collector will not tip 45 gallon
drums.
ACCEPTABLE AND NON-ACCEPTABLE REFUSE
ACCEPTABLE REFUSE
Acceptable refuse may include:
1) Kitchen waste (must be drained and wrapped or placed in
garbage bags).
2 a) Disposable non-recyclable containers.
b) Recyclable material should not be included with household
waste.
3) Normal household refuse.
4) Yard waste, clippings, and small amounts of bundled brush
(1.25m 4' lengths) subject to the following: In designated
areas of the Township, yard waste is collected separately
during certain times of the year. During these periods, yard
waste will not be collected with the normal refuse collection.
(see the yard waste collection schedule for details)
NON-ACCEPTABLE REFUSE
Non-acceptable refuse includes, but may not be limited to the
following:
1) Automotive batteries, engines, drivetrain, and body parts or
scrap metal.
2) Animal remains.
3) Tree stumps, logs, body wood or large quantities of brush.
4) Concrete, cement blocks, bricks, sod, or earth.
5) Building material and or demolition material. Small quantities
placed in waste receptacles will be permitted,
subject to the
six (6) container limit.
6) Oil, paint, solvents, pesticides, toxic chemicals, or combustible
materials.
7) Appliances or air conditioners containing
CFC's.
8) Compressed gas cylinders i.e. propane barbecue tanks.