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THE CORPORATION
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA
BY-LAW NO. 3891-26
BEING A BY-LAW to establish and maintain a system for the collection of
collectible waste in the Municipality of Wawa and to repeal and replace
By-law 31-69 and its subsequent amendments.
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa is authorized
under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 to pass by-laws respecting waste
management services and matters relating to health, safety, and nuisance conditions;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to regulate waste collection and related
matters within the Municipality of Wawa;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa enacts as
follows:
PART 1 — SHORT TITLE
1.1 Short Title
This by-law may be cited as the “Waste Collection By-law’.
PART 2 — DEFINITIONS
2.1 Definitions
In this By-law:
“Additional Collection” means a collection in addition to the standard weekly collection
service of once per week.
“Approved Waste Container’ means a metal or plastic container made of durable rust-
proof material capable of withstanding freezing temperatures; having a tight fitting, easily
removable lid which shall be in position at all times; equipped with suitable handles for
lifting, carrying and dumping; having a maximum capacity of not more than 152 litres ( 40
gallons) and a minimum capacity of not less than 37.85 litres (10 gallons) with a filled
weight not to exceed 20 kilograms (45 pounds) and used for the storage of garbage and
refuse until it is collected. It also includes sealed garbage bags in good condition and
capable of being safely handled.
“By-law Enforcement Officer’ means a By-Law Enforcement Officer or appointed
Designate appointed by the Municipality of Wawa.
“Commercial Business” includes a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use
property that produces waste.
“Collector” means the Municipality of Wawa, its employees, and/or a contractor retained
by the Municipality of Wawa for the purpose of waste collection.
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“Council” means the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa.
“Front-End Garbage Bin” means a container capable of being emptied by a front-end
loading vehicle used for the collection of garbage.
“Garbage or Waste” means household or commercial waste materials normally generated
from a dwelling unit or business, excluding Prohibited Waste.
“Hazardous Waste” means waste that is flammable, corrosive, reactive, toxic, explosive,
or otherwise designated as hazardous under provincial or federal law.
“Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Property (ICI)” is included in the definition of
commercial used throughout this By-law.
“Large item” means a large item over 20 kilograms (45 pounds) in weight such as a fridge,
couch, or similar item that cannot be safely lifted into a collection vehicle by one person.
“Multi-Residential” means a dwelling with four or more units and includes an apartment,
row house, townhouse, or condominium complex.
“Municipality” means The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa.
“Occupant” means a person who occupies land, including an owner, tenant, lessee,
business operator or person in control.
“Officer” means a By-law Enforcement Officer appointed by the Municipality of Wawa to
enforce the provisions of this By-law or his/her Designate and/or an O.P-P. Police Officer.
“Owner” means any Person who is the registered owner of a property. In the case a
condominium, the Owner is the condominium corporation that represents the Property or
the Properties as set out in the Agreement. Where there is more than one individual or
entity that holds title to the property or properties, they shall be jointly and severally liable
for the liabilities and obligations of the Owner in this By-Law.
“Prohibited Waste” includes, but is not limited to:
* hazardous and biomedical waste;
* construction and demolition waste;
* tires;
* batteries;
* propane tanks;
* scrap metal;
* bed and box springs
* automotive parts and fluids;
* sewage, septage, or related waste:
* dead animal.
* electronic waste (e-waste)
* any waste banned from landfill disposal under provincial law.
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“Refuse Constituting a Nuisance” means refuse or garbage that is in such a condition that
it can be blown in the wind, allows bad odour to escape, is likely to attract animals and
birds or presents a health, safety or fire risk and any refuse determined by the Director of
Infrastructure or Designate of the Municipality of Wawa.
"Residential Medical Waste" means non-hazardous, solid residual waste generated within
a residential dwelling resulting from home-based healthcare, personal care, or medical
treatments administered to an individual. This waste stream is eligible for municipal
collection volume exemptions and includes but is not limited to: Personal Hygiene
Products: Disposed adult incontinence products, diapers, pads, underpads, and
undergarments. Non-Infectious Medical Supplies: Empty intravenous (IV) bags, saline
bottles, plastic tubing, urinary catheters, drainage bags, and gastric or nasal feeding
tubes. Dry Dressings: Minor wound dressings, bandages, gauze, and medical tape that
are dry and not heavily saturated with blood or bodily fluids. Specialized Packaging: Non-
recyclable protective packaging, sterile wraps, and plastic components from home-
medical delivery systems. Exclusion: This category explicitly excludes any material
defined herein as Pathological Waste or Bio-Medical Waste.
"Pathological Waste" or "Bio-Medical Waste" means any waste generated from medical,
dental, or veterinary procedures, home healthcare, or research facilities that contains, or
has the potential to contain, infectious agents or physical hazards, and is strictly
prohibited from municipal collection streams. This waste stream includes Sharps Waste:
Any clinical or household object capable of cutting or penetrating the skin, including
hypodermic needles, syringes with needles attached, lancets, scalpel blades, infusion
sets, and broken glass contaminated with medical residues. Anatomical & Pathological
Waste: Human or animal tissues, organs, body parts, or fluids (excluding un-saturated
personal hygiene items).Infectious Waste: Fabric, dressings, gauze, or materials heavily
saturated with blood, or fluids capable of dripping or squeezing out under pressure, or
waste suspected of containing highly contagious pathogens. Cytotoxic & Pharmaceutical
Waste: Expired, unused, or contaminated prescription or over-the-counter medications,
vaccines, and materials contaminated by chemotherapy drugs.
“Set-Out Area” means the location designated by the Municipality for collection, generally
at the edge of the travelled portion of the roadway or as approved by the Director of
Infrastructure Services.
“Waste” includes Garbage and all other discarded materials intended for collection.
“Yard Waste” includes leaves, fallen fruit, pine cones, plants, flowers, vegetable garden
waste, weeds, grass clippings, small twigs and branches (usually timited to a maximum
diameter of 5-10 cm and tied into manageable bundles).
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PART 3 - APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS BY-LAW
3.1 In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this By-law and the provisions
of any other statute, regulation or by-law, the provisions that are most restrictive shall
prevail.
3.2 The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions of this By-law
applicable to corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals, male or female, and to
include the singular or plural meaning where context so requires, shall in all cases be
assumed as though fully expressed.
3.3 Schedule A and Schedule B form part of this By-law.
3.4 Where a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of a section of
this By-law invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this By-law shall continue in force
unless a court makes an order to the contrary.
3.5 Every provision of this By-law is independent of all other provisions. If any provision
of this By-law is declared invalid for any reason, by a court of competent jurisdiction, all
other provisions of this By-law shall remain valid and enforceable.
PART 4 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Littering and Dumping Prohibited
No person shall throw, deposit, dump, or permit the dumping of Garbage or Waste on any
highway, roadway, municipal property, park, waterway, shore, vacant land, or private
property except in accordance with this By-law.
4.2 Accumulation of Waste
No Owner or Occupant shall permit the accumulation of Garbage or Waste on land in a
manner that:
* creates a nuisance;
* attracts vermin or wildlife;
* creates an odour issue;
* creates a health or safety hazard; or
* results in litter leaving the property.
4.3 Burning of Waste Prohibited
No person shall burn any garbage or waste materials within the Municipality of Wawa.
4.4 Other General Requirements
a) All vegetable or animal waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and
serving of foods and all other offensive materials shall be strained, securely wrapped and
placed in proper containers.
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b) Wooden boxes, crates, branches and yard trimmings shall be securely tied in bundles
not exceeding 0.61 metres (2 feet, or 24 inches) in diameter and not weighing more than
13.5 kilograms (30 pounds).
c) Newspapers, magazines and cardboard cartons shall be securely tied in compact
bundies weighing not more than 13.5 kilograms (30 pounds).
d) Property owners/occupants shall keep waste containers clean and disinfected.
e) Every householder shall provide and maintain in good condition proper containers for
collectible waste.
f) No person shall pick over, disturb, remove or scatter materials placed out for collection
or obstruct collection employees in the lawful execution of their duties.
g) No municipal or contract garbage/waste employee shall be required to enter into any
private property or enter any private building except to gain access to approved
containers for the purpose of removing collectible waste.
h) Every householder shall place their contained Waste at the roadside by 7:00 a.m. on
the day of regular collection.
i) Garbage shall be placed for collection in accordance with the following:
i) roads with concrete curbs; garbage to be placed directly behind the curb,
li) roads with concrete sidewalks tightly abutting the curb: garbage to be placed
directly behind the sidewalk on property owner's side,
iii) roads with boulevards between sidewalks and curbs: garbage to be placed
directly on the boulevard behind the curb,
iv) roads with asphait gutter and asphalt shoulder: garbage to be placed on edge
of asphalt shoulder,
v) roads with gravel road shoulder: garbage to be placed directly on road shoulder.
j) Cleanup of all litter resulting from the methods of setting out the collectible waste by the
householder shall be the responsibility of the householder.
k)} All Waste must be bagged and/or placed in proper containers.
I) Sawdust must be bagged in garbage bags and placed in proper containers.
PART 5 — WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
5.1 Municipal Collection
The Municipality may provide curbside waste collection to eligible properties ona weekly
or bi-weekly basis, or as determined necessary by the Director.
Each single residential property may have up to four (4) garbage bags or two (2) approved
containers per week for waste collection, which excludes paper, cardboard and yard
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waste assembled neatly beside waste containers. Yard waste must be enclosed in a
recyclable paper bag.
5.2 No Guarantee of Collection
Waste collection is subject to weather, road conditions, equipment breakdown, safety
concerns, and operational limitations. The Municipality is not responsible for missed
collection due to improper set-out or cancellations of scheduled service.
PART 6 — SET-OUT RULES
6.1 Set-Out Time
Waste for collections must be placed no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
6.2 Removal After Collection
All containers and uncollected Waste should be removed as soon as possible or by 9:00
p.m. on the day of collection.
6.3 Container Requirements
All Waste must be contained in:
e sealed garbage bags; and/or
* rigid garbage containers with tight-fitting lid or an approved commercial bin; and
¢ must be in good condition and capable of being safely handled and deter animal
tampering.
6.4 Weight and Amount
No Waste container or bag shall exceed 20 kilograms (45 pounds).
6.5 Improper Set-Out
Waste may be refused if it is loose, leaking, contains prohibited waste; is overweight; is
not properly bagged or not in a proper container, or is set out outside permitted times or
contravenes any part of this By-law.
6.6 Location of Waste Receptacle
All waste must be stored in a proper container or bin which provides proper space for
waste collection including waste collection vehicles, does not block fire routes or,
driveways and is not located on public property including boulevards and streets.
PART 7 — MULTI-RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AND PROPERTY
7.1 Multi-Unit Residential Dwellings
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, the owner(s) of any multi-unit dwelling
of four or more units shall provide an approved receptacle/garbage bin to contain the
garbage of all tenants, unless permission of the Director of Infrastructure has approved
an acceptable alternate confirmed in writing.
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7.2 Application for Collection Required
Any owner or agent of a property with multi-residential units of four or more units must
request in writing that the Director of Infrastructure Services conduct an initial inspection
to determine an appropriate and compatible waste collection receptacle and location. If
approved, the Director will provide a written letter of confirmation of approval.
PART 8 — COMMERCIAL COLLECTION AND ADDITIONAL PICKUPS
8.1 Standard Commercial Collection
Commercial properties may be eligible for one scheduled weekly collection per week as
determined by the Municipality. Commercial includes all registered businesses, Industrial
and Institutional properties, except home occupations.
Standard commercial collection includes one tipping bin with a maximum capacity of six
kilolitres (eight cubic yards), unless additional units approved by the Director.
8.2 Additional Collection by Agreement
A Business may make a written application to the Municipality for additional collection(s).
The Municipality may, at its sole discretion, enter into an Agreement with the Commercial
Business for additional pick-ups, as agreed to by the Director of Infrastructure, or
authorized Designate, a copy of which agreement is attached as Schedule “A”.
8.3 Fees
Additional commercial collections shall be subject to fees as per the Municipality's
Schedule of Fees, as amended.
8.4 Conditions
Additional collections may be refused, suspended, or terminated where:
* The business or property owner is not in good standing with the Municipality;
* Waste is repeatedly set out improperly;
* Waste includes Prohibited Waste;
* The volume of Waste is excessive beyond what is intended for curbside service:
«An access or health and/or safety issues exist on the property;
* Or the Business has not paid its quarterly remittance for any additional pick-ups
within 30 days of the billing due date, with any interest and penalties that may be
owed.
8.5 Large Volume Waste
Where a business produces Waste more than acceptable curbside volumes, the
Municipality may require the Business to:
- obtain a private waste hauler; or
* use the municipal landfill directly.
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PART 9 — PROHIBITED WASTE AND SPECIAL WASTE
9.1 Prohibited Waste
No person shail place Prohibited Waste for curbside collection.
9.2 Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste shall be disposed of only through approved programs or facilities.
9.3 Hot or Cold Ashes
No person shall place any ashes for coilection.
PART 10 — WASTE RESTRICTIONS AND COLLECTION LIMITS
10.1 No Heavy or Bulk Items
The Municipality does not provide curbside collection for heavy or bulk items including
but not limited to furniture, mattresses, appliances, building renovation materials and any
large or scrap items or similar materials. Any bulk item must be disposed of directly at the
landfill site or by private contractor arrangement.
10.2 Waste Limits - RESIDENTIAL
All waste placed at curbside for collection must meet the following rules;
a) The maximum allowable waste per curbside per property is four (4) bags or two
garbage receptacles not exceeding 20 kilograms (45 pounds) per bag/container.
b) Cardboard such as boxes are to be placed beside containers and secured to
prevent boxes from being scattered and the amount is not included in the amounts
set out in 10.2(a).
c) Yard waste such as leaves, grass and bush clippings, flowers, plants wood
shavings, small twigs and other similar, small vegetation may be set-out in
biodegradable bags or certified compostable plastic or paper bags and will not be
included in the limits set-out in 10.2(a).
10.3 Collection on Statutory Holidays
Waste will not be collected on Statutory Holidays, or Holidays declared by the Municipality
of Wawa. If collection is missed due to a Holiday, then Waste collection services may take
place on the closest day following, not including on weekends or holidays.
10.4 Collection Services on Private, Seasonal and Unassumed Roads
Residents/owners living on a private, seasonal or unassumed road shail not receive
waste and recycling collection, except by written agreement approved by the Municipality.
Every user or owner of a premise not entitled to waste collection services and who
generates waste shall ensure the provision of a storage enclosure which is adequate to
contain all the waste to be disposed of and such waste shall be conveyed to the point of
disposal by and at the expense of the user or owner of such waste.
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Where private collection services are utilized, the owner shall ensure waste is stored until
collected in properly constructed and maintained containers which are emptied as
necessary to prevent development of odours or nuisances and which are not allowed to
overflow.
Municipal Waste coilection will be provided to properties located on the unassumed roads
known as Catfish Creek and Long Beach Road weekly between May 15" and October
15". Between October 16° and May 14", winter Waste collection will be provided at the
nearest public road intersection (Harbour Road-Long Beach or Highway 17-Catfish Creek
Road).
PART 11 -NON-RESIDENT AND CONTRACTOR USE
11.1 Tipping and Landfill User Fees
Every person or property owner attending the Wawa Municipal Landfill shall pay tipping
fees as set-out in the Schedule of Fees By-law, as amended and approved by Council.
All users of the Landfill must be residents or property owners in the Municipality of Wawa.
Non-residents and businesses not located in the Municiplaity or bringing waste from
outside municipal boundaries shall not be permitted to use the Landfill, unless a written
agreement is approved by Wawa Municipal Council.
At its sole discretion, the Municipality may request proof that any person or property owner
using the Landfill resides within or owns property or that the waste generated came from
within the geographic boundaries of the Municipality.
11.2 Contractor Authorization Policy
The Wawa Municipal landfill has a legal obligation to only accept waste generated within
the boundaries of the Municipality of Wawa, and any unorganized area in the general
vicinity it agrees to provide service by way of written and approved contract as per the
landfill's Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and directed by regulation from the
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Building contractors or businesses doing work on behalf of residents within the
Municipality of Wawa, may deposit the construction or demolition waste at the Wawa
Landfill site if:
1. The resident or property owner for whom work is being done has completed a
Contractor Authorization Form for Use of Landfill Site, attached as Schedule B.
This form authorizes the contractor to use the landfill site on the owner’s behalf.
2. The property owner gives the form to the contractor who signs the form
acknowledging they may only deposit waste from this project at the Landfill.
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3. The contractor presents the Contractor Authorization Form for Use of Landfill Site
to the site attendant.
4. The waste being disposed is from a business located within the municipality,
Landfill staff will accept a letter on the business’ letterhead stating that the waste
was generated at a Municipality of Wawa property.
11.3 Non-Residents/Businesses
Subject to approval of Municipal Council and the Ministry of Environment, should any
resident/business/property owner outside municipal boundaries be approved to transport
solid, non-hazardous refuse to the Wawa Landfill by way of written agreement, a 100%
cost recovery for disposal, handling and processing of all waste received from outside
municipal boundaries will be charged, along with an administration fee as set out in the
Wawa Schedule of Fees, as amended.
The Director of Infrastructure has the final authority to set the non-resident/business
tipping fees if not indicated in the Schedule of Fees.
PART 12 — MEDICAL WASTE EXEMPTION PROGRAM
12.1 Discretionary Exemption
Notwithstanding the residential waste limits set out in this By-law, the Director of
Infrastructure or Designate may grant a temporary or permanent exemption to a resident
to set out additional Residual Waste Bags or provided that the excess waste is generated
as a direct result of a home-care medical condition.
12.2 Eligible Materials (Non-Hazardous)
An exemption granted under this section applies strictly to unrecyclable, non-hazardous,
and non-pathological residential medical waste, which includes, but is not limited to:
e Incontinence products (e.g., diapers, pads)
e Empty intravenous (iV) bags and plastic tubing
e Gastric, nasal, and catheter tubes
e Home dialysis waste and specialized unrecyclable packaging
12.3 Application Requirements
To qualify for the Medical Waste Exemption Program, an applicant must submit a
completed application on the prescribed municipal form, which shall include:
¢ Full name and proof of residential residency within the Municipality.
e Awritten certification, signature, or official note from a regulated Health Care
Professional confirming that a medical circumstance exists that generates non-
hazardous waste exceeding standard limits.
« Asigned acknowledgment that the resident will actively participate in standard
recycling and diversion programs (e.g., Blue Box, Organic Bin) where possible.
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12.4 Absolute Prohibition of Bio-Medical Waste
No person granted an exemption under this section shall include Hazardous Bio-Medical
Waste in any curbside collection container. For the purposes of this By-law, banned
materials include, but are not limited to, hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets (Sharps),
items heavily saturated with blood, or unused pharmaceuticals. Violation of this
subsection shall result in immediate revocation of the exemption and may be subject to
fines as set-out under Part 15 of this By-law.
12.5 Allotment and Administration
Approved households will be issued a maximum allocation of one (1) additional bag or
container of waste per week, above the limits set-out in this By-law.
All excess bags must comply with standard municipal weight and size restrictions.
Granted exemptions are non-transferable and must be renewed every two years from the
date of the approval of the medical waste program application, except where a permanent
disability is verified by a health professional.
PART 13 — ADMINISTRATION AND AUTHORITY
13.1 Director of Infrastructure Services or Delegate
Subject to the provisions of this By-law, the Director of infrastructure or his/her Designate
is authorized to administer this By-law, including the carrying out of the following;
a) Determine waste collection schedules, frequencies and times including days;
b) Classify materials as the applicable types of waste addressed in this By-law;
c) Determine limits and any requirements associated with waste collection;
d) Determine eligibility of receipt of waste collection services;
f) Approve suitable containers for the Collection Service;
g) Changes schedule or hour related to the collection services including Waste
Disposal Site;
h) Suspend, discontinue or revoke Waste Collection Services or Waste Disposal
Site access to any Person or Owner who breaches any provisions of this By-law;
i) Deal with any and all matters assigned by this By-law or necessary for the
collection, processing and disposal of waste; and
The Director of Infrastructure Services may delegate their responsibilities under this By-
law to any Officer, employee or agent of the Municipality.
PART 14 — ENFORCEMENT, ENTRY AND INSPECTION
14.1 Inspection Authority
The By-law Enforcement Officer or Designate may enter upon land at any reasonable
time for the purpose of administering and enforcing this by-law.
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14.2 Orders
Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or Designate determines a contravention exists, the
Officer may issue an order requiring compliance.
14.3 Enforcement
This By-law may be enforced by every municipal law enforcement officer, landfill
attendants, the Director of Infrastructure Services or designate, or landfill contractor:
No user or owner shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any person
exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law.
PART 15 — OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
15.1 Offence
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence.
15.2 Penalty
Every person convicted of an offence under this by-law is liable to a fine and/or penalty
as provided for under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33.
Where a person fails or defaults to carry out any direction or action required by the
Municipality as authorized by this by-law, the Municipality may recover the costs of doing
a thing or matter from the person directed or required to do it and the Municipality may
recover the costs of doing a thing or matter from the person or business or corporation
directed or required to do it and the Municipality may recover the costs by action and/or
adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes,
as provided in Section 434 of the Municipal Act, as amended.
Every person who contravenes the provisions of any section of this By-law and every
director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the contravention of this By-
law by the corporation, is guilty of an offence under the provisions of the Municipal Act,
2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended and is liable on conviction to a penalty where the
minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000
exclusive of costs under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25 as amended.
PART 16 — REPEAL
16.1 Repeal
The following by-laws are hereby repealed upon the coming into force of this By-law:
* By-law No. 31-69 (Garbage and Litter By-law);
* By-law No. 688-89 (amendment);
* By-law No. 1046-96 (amendment);
* By-law No. 1109-97 (amendment):
and any other by-laws or portions of by-laws inconsistent with this by-law.
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PART 17 — EFFECTIVE DATE
17.1 Effective Date
This by-law shall come into force and take full effect on September 1, 2026.
READ a third time and be finally passed this 14" day of July 2026.
ADL. hon
Meianie Pilon, Mayor
Yau Ll
Maury O'Neill, Clerk
Schedule “A” to Municipality of Wawa By-Law No. 3891-26 Page 14
SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW 3891-26
COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKLY WASTE PICK-UPS
BETWEEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY NAME OF WAWA
(the "Municipality")
- AND -
[BUSINESS NAME / PROPERTY OWNER]
(the "Customer")
1. SCOPE OF SERVICE
The Municipality of Wawa agrees to provide additional collection of waste from the
property located at [Insert Address] based on the following:
Additional Service: [ # of additional pick-ups per week]
Collection Days: [e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday]
Size and Number of Waste Receptacie(s):
2. EQUIPMENT & COMPLIANCE
Containers: Waste must be placed in approved waste receptacles, bins or carts.
Weight Limits: No individual container shall exceed 20 kg/45 Ibs. No bin may be larger
than 6.1 cubic metres or 8 cubic yards.
Sorting: The Customer shail ensure all waste is sorted according to the Municipality
of Wawa Waste Collection By-Law. Contaminated bins will not be collected.
Access: The Customer must ensure that collection vehicles have unobstructed access
to the bins by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled days.
3. FEES AND PAYMENT
Service Fee: The Customer agrees to pay an additional fee for additional agreed upon
extra pick-ups per the Municipal Schedule of Fees By-law, as amended, billed quarterly
for the extra collection services.
Billing: |nvoices will be issued quarterly and added to the Customer's utility bill or
property tax account.
Late Payment: Interest at a rate of 1.5% per month will be applied to overdue
accounts.
4. TERM AND TERMINATION
Effective Date: This agreement begins on [Date].
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Renewal: This agreement shall automatically renew annually unless terminated.
Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement by providing 30 days’ written
notice. The Municipality may suspend service immediately if the Customer fails to pay
or repeatedly violates waste collection or related by-laws.
5. LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
The Owner/applicant acknowledges that collection vehicles may need to enter private
property. The Owner/Applicant shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality from
any claims for damages to private pavement, curbs, structures or yards.
6. TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
lwe, (the undersigned), hereby authorize the Municipality of Wawa to provide
additional refuse collection services as noted in this agreement, and further agree to
pay the costs according to the fee as set out in the Municipality of Wawa Schedule of
fees and to be invoiced on a quarterly basis by the Municipality/we further agree that
at such time that | no longer wish the additional garbage collection services it is my
responsibility to notify the Municipality of Wawa in writing.
I/we understand that all complaints or concerns regarding the refuse collection service
shall be directed to the Contractor for the Municipality. Should a resolution not be
reached, the matter shall be turned over to the Director of Infrastructure Services for
the Municipality of Wawa. lAve understand that any missed refuse pick up must be
reported immediately to the Contractor during the working hours of a scheduled
collection day.
we understand that if our business has off-street placing of refuse bins where the
Contractor must make collection on private property, we must ensure that the space in
front of the bins are clear of obstructions on collection days. I/we understand that in
the event the Contractor is unable to make the collection because of obstructions in
front of the bins, | will be charged accordingly.
Schedule “A” to Municipality of Wawa By-Law No. 3891-26 Page 16
lWwe agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as set out in the additional refuse
collection agreement herein. {Awe further agree to pay our account within the terms,
which is upon receipt of goods/services and to pay service charges of 15% per annum
on overdue accounts. I/we acknowledge that we are responsible for all charges to our
account by my/our employees. Ive agree to be bound by the terms of repayment of
the customers’ obligations to any collection agency contracted by the Municipality of
Wawa, as well as any other debts that may be incurred regarding this account,
including any collection agency costs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed and agree to this Agreement.
For the Municipality: Date:
DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE OR DESIGNATE
For the Customer: Date:
OWNER, AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Schedule “B” to Municipality of Wawa By-Law No. 3891-26 Page 17
SCHEDULE “B”
MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA
Wawa Landfill — Non-Resident/Business Guidelines
PURPOSE
The Wawa Municipal Landfill is only for the disposal of waste generated within the
Municipality of Wawa. Under a term contract agreement, the Municipality of Wawa
currently accepts refuse from the Hawk Junction Local Services Board area collected and
transported by an approved contractor. This agreement with Hawk Junction may be
cancelled at the discretion of the Municipality anytime.
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for contractors whose business
address is located outside of municipal boundaries or is in the municipal boundaries but
collects refuse from outside the boundaries.
The Wawa Municipal landfill has a legal obligation to only accept waste generated within
the boundaries of the Municipality of Wawa, and any unorganized area in the general
vicinity it agrees to by way of written and approved contract as per the landfill’s
Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and directed by regulation from the Ministry.
DEFINITIONS
“Contractor” means a person or company that undertakes a contract to perform a
service/perform work at a certain price or rate.
“Contractor Authorization Form” means a form completed by the property owner,
resident or tenant and contractor acknowledging permitted landfill uses by the contactor.
“Property Owner” means a person who owns a property in the Municipality of Wawa.
“Tenant” means the tenant of a commercial or industrial property with a gross lease
including a portion of the taxes with respect to ratable property in the area.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING CONTRACTORS
If you are a building contractor doing work on behalf of residents within the Municipality
of Wawa, you may deposit construction or demolition waste at the Wawa Landfill site if:
1. The resident or property owner for whom you are doing work on behalf of has
completed a Contractor Authorization Form for Use of Landfill Site, available at the
Municipal Office or for download on the municipal website. This form authorizes the
contractor to use the landfill site on the owner’s behalf.
2. The property owner gives the form to the contractor who signs the form
acknowledging they may only deposit waste from this project at the Landfill Site.
3. The contractor presents the Contractor Authorization Form for Use of Landfill Site to
the landfill site attendant.
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4. If the waste being disposed is from a business located within the municipality, Landfill
staff will accept a letter on the business’ letterhead stating that the waste was
generated at a Municipality of Wawa property.
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZATION POLICY - LANDFILL GUIDELINES
Landfill attendants maintain the right to refuse contractors or residents entry to the landfill
if there is reason to believe the waste being deposited was not generated in the
Municipality of Wawa.
Landfill attendants may ask for proof of identification, demolition permit, or building permit.
Failure to comply with the Contractor Authorization Policy may result in access to the
landfill being terminated.
Tipping fees will be applied to all waste delivered to the landfill per the Wawa Schedule
of Fees, as amended and updated annually.
NON-RESIDENTS/BUSINESSES
Subject to approval of Municipal Council and the MOE, should any resident/business
outside municipal boundaries by approved to transport solid, non-hazardous refuse to the
Wawa Landfill by way of written agreement, a 100% cost recovery for disposal, handling
and processing of all waste received from outside Municipal boundaries will be charged,
along with a 10% administration fee as set out in the Wawa Schedule of Fees, as
amended.
The Director of Infrastructure has the final authority to set the non-resident/business
tipping fees if indicated in the Municipal Schedule of Fees, as amended.