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(amended By-law 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)
(amended By-law 156-2011, Sept. 6/11)
(amended By-law 8-2014, Jan. 20/14)
(amended By-law 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
(amended By-law 148-2014, Aug. 25/14)
B Y - L A W N U M B E R
2-2006
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN
A SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN THE CITY OF
WINDSOR
Passed the 9th day of January, 2006.
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a single-tier municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a
natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that a single-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters
within the spheres of jurisdiction including but not limited to waste management;
AND WHEREAS Section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws providing that any person who
contravenes any by-law of the municipality is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS the Essex-Windsor Waste Management Master Plan provides
that it is the policy in Essex-Windsor to continually investigate and implement alternative
ways and means of waste reduction and to pursue in conjunction with the Provincial
Government and area Municipalities, active public education programs to this end;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor
recognizes the need to divert materials from the Regional Landfill Site through waste
reduction, reuse and recycling;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it advisable to regulate the collection of certain
classes of waste and to regulate certain other classes of waste, including recyclable
material and yard waste material to be collected in the City of Windsor;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor enacts as
follows:
1.1
Index
Part 1
Index, Short Title and Definitions
1.1
Index
1.2
Short Title
1.3
Definitions
Part 2
General Provisions & Administrative Matters
2.1
Administration of By-law
2.2
Application of By-law
2.3
Designation of Collection Zones by Manager
2.4
Owners - Duty to Supply Collection Calendars to Tenants
Part 3
Receptacles for Garbage, Recyclable Material & Yard Waste
3.1
General
3.2
Garbage Containers
3.3
Recyclable Material Containers
3.4
Yard Waste Containers
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Part 4
Collection Regulations for Garbage, Recyclable Material & Yard Waste
4.1
Time for Setting out of Material for Collection
4.2
Maximum Height for Placement
4.3
Location of Material for Collection
4.4
Placement of Roll-out Carts
4.5
Non-Entry onto Private Property
4.6
Deemed Non-Collectible
4.7
Materials not Collected
4.8
Empty Containers
4.9
Maintenance of Containers
Part 5
Non-Collectable Material
5.1
Reason for Non-Collection
5.2
Non-Collectable Waste
5.3
Household Chemical Waste
5.4
Collection of Appliances, Metal Items & Scrap Metal
Part 6
Additional Provisions for Landlords, Multi-Residential Dwelling Unit
Buildings & Commercial Establishments
6.1
Receptacle Storage Enclosures
6.2
Roll-out Carts & Bulk Lift Containers
6.3
Obligation on Owner of Multi-Residential Dwelling Unit Buildings regarding
garbage and recyclables
Part 7
General Provisions
7.1
Non-Placement of Materials
7.2
Prohibition of Scavenging
7.3
Securing of Materials During Transport
7.4
Prevention of Nuisance
7.5
Height of Refuse
Part 8
Enforcement
8.1 Permission to Enforce
8.2 Offence
Part 9
Severability
Part 10
Repeals & Enactment
10.1
Repeals
10.2
Transition
10.3
Effective Date
1.2
Short Title
This by-law may be cited as the Waste Collection By-law
1.3
Definitions
In this by-law:
Appliances & Metal Items means:
i)
appliances such as but not limited to, refrigerators, stoves, freezers, microwave
ovens, washers, dryers, air conditioning units, barbeques and dishwashers;
ii)
scrap metal items, such as but not limited to furnaces, hot water tanks, metal
sinks, swing sets, bathtubs and pool heaters.
Approved Roll-out Cart means a 90 gallon (340 litre) wheeled container compatible with
lifting mechanisms as approved by the City that is available through a private contractor.
Blue Box means a durable plastic container approved by the City in accordance with the
Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) that is to be used for the collection of
recyclable material, as designated by EWSWA.
Brush means tree branches less than 7.5 centimeters (3 inches) in diameter, shrubs and
twigs. (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)
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Bulk Lift Container means a waste container with a capacity of 3 to 6 cubic metres (4 to 8
cubic yards), capable of being emptied by front-end loader collection trucks.
Bulky Items means any items that are larger than 1 metre (39 inches) in any one
dimension or weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds), including furniture, televisions
and appliances.
Bundle means a pack of magazines, newspapers, cardboard or other waste paper which is
securely tied with a non-ferrous material and weighs less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
City means The Corporation of the City of Windsor.
Collection Services means the services provided by the City in accordance with this By-
law for the collection of garbage, recyclable material and yard waste.
Collectable Waste means garbage, recyclable material or yard waste materials prepared in
the manner prescribed in this by-law and set out for collection in the manner prescribed
in this by-law.
Collection Agent means a company with whom the City has entered into a contract for
the collection of appliances and metal items and includes all employees and agents of
such a company.
Contaminated Waste means the mixing of any object or non-collectable waste with
collectable waste; the mixing of recyclables, yard waste or chemical household waste
with garbage; or the mixing of any substance designated as household chemical waste
with garbage.
Construction and Renovation Material means any waste material resulting from the
construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, repair or removal of any building or
structure.
Curbside means:
i)
on streets with a street curb, a place directly behind the curb that is in front of the
dwelling unit, residence or commercial establishment;
ii)
on streets with an integral curb and sidewalk, a place directly behind the sidewalk
that is in front of the dwelling unit, residence or commercial establishment;
iii)
on streets without concrete curbs, the edge of the shoulder of the street that is in
front of the dwelling unit, residence or commercial establishment.
Designated Waste Disposal Facility means a private or public facility designated for and
approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for the disposal of recyclable
materials, garbage, yard waste, scrap metal, used tires and any other non-collectable
waste material.
Dwelling Unit means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit used or intended to be used
as a domicile by one (1) or more persons, and usually containing cooking, eating, living,
sleeping and sanitary facilities.
EWSWA means the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, which is the Regional body
responsible for the implementation of the Regional Waste Management Master Plan.
Garbage means waste materials excluding non-collectable waste as set out in Part 5 of
this By-law, recyclable materials and yard waste; (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct.2/06)
Garbage Container means a hard sided container to place garbage in for storage and
collection, as set out in Part 3 of this by-law. (deleted & substituted - B/L8-2014, Jan. 20/14 -
effective March 1/14)( effective date changed to July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
Grass Clippings means lawn clippings, which are deemed to be non-collectable during
the months of June, July, August and September.
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Owner includes the registered owner and the person for the time being managing or
receiving the rent of the land or premises in connection with which the word is used,
whether on the person's own account or as agent or trustee of any other person, or who
would receive the rent if such land and premises were let, and shall also include a lessee
or occupant of the property who, under the terms of a lease, is required to repair and
maintain the property in accordance with the standards of this by-law. (amended By-law
156-2011, Sept. 6/11)
Household Chemical Waste means domestic products that contain ingredients which are
toxic or potentially harmful to the environment, including those items set out in Part 6 of
this by-law.
Liquid Waste means waste in liquid form and includes septic waste or liquid waste that
results directly from food processing or preparation operations.
Manager means the City's Manager of Environmental Services or any successor thereof,
or his or her authorized representative or agent.
Multi-Residential Unit means an apartment building, condominium, hotel, rooming house
or any separate building designated to contain four (4) or more dwelling units.
Non-Collectable Waste means waste identified in Part 5 of this by-law. (amended B/L 185-
2006, Oct. 2/06)
Occupant means any person or persons over the age of eighteen years in possession of
property (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06) (amended By-law 156-2011, Sept. 6/11)
Public View means a view of the front yard, Curbside, or front porch, but does not
include a view of the side yard or rear yard. (added B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14)
Receptacle Storage Enclosure/Stand means a structure designed to hold waste containers
not higher than 16 inches (41 centimeters) from the ground which is placed at the road
side or alley edge so as not to impede traffic, and of which the design, dimensions and
location must be approved by the Manager and must be maintained in a clean and
sanitary manner, free from loose waste, rats, vermin and scavenging animals.
Recyclable Material means any materials the City has included in a recovery program as
determined by the EWSWA.
Recycling Container means a container to place recyclable material in for collection, as
set out in Part 3 of this by-law.
Red Box means a durable plastic container approved by the City in accordance with the
Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority that is to be used for the collection of recyclable
paper products, as identified by the EWSWA.
Scavenge means to sort through, pick over, interfere with, disturb, remove or scatter
refuse or material that is set out for collection.
Street means any public road, avenue, parkway, lane, alley or highway as defined in the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
Yard means land that is not a highway, including vacant lots or any part of a lot, which is
not beneath a building. (added B/L8-2014, Jan. 20/14 - effective March 1/14)(effective date
changed to July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
Yard Waste means organic growth on property including brush, leaves, hedge, tree and
garden trimmings but does not include sod, turf, soil, earth, sand, clay, rocks, stone or
other similar items.
Yard Waste Container means a container to place yard waste in for collection, as set out
in Part 3 of this by-law.
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Waste means any garbage, recyclable materials or yard waste intended for collection.
Waste Diversion Program means a system established by the City, in accordance with the
Regional Waste Management Master Plan, to divert waste materials from landfill
disposal.
Part 2 - General Provisions & Administrative Matters
2.1
Administration of By-law
This By-law shall be administered by the Manager.
2.2
Application of By-law
This by-law shall be applicable to the owners and occupants of all residential dwelling
units that are not multi-residential units. Upon request from an owner of a multi-
residential unit, a commercial establishment or a not-for-profit organization and upon
approval by the Manager, garbage collection, collection of recyclable material and
collection of yard waste will be provided, as long as the owner/occupant(s) of such
comply with the provisions of this by-law.
2.3
Collection Zones - as designated by Manager
For the purposes of collecting garbage, recyclable materials and yard waste, the Manager
may direct that the City be divided into collection zones and he/she may fix a day or days
on which garbage, recyclable materials, yard waste and other matter may be collected in
said collection zones.
2.4
Owners - duty to supply collection calendars to tenants
Every owner of rented or leased premises, including agents and/or property management
firms, shall ensure that a copy of the applicable and current Waste Collection Calendar
for residential premises is located on site for each tenant/occupant of the rental or leased
premises.
Part 3 - Receptacles for Storage and Collection of Garbage, Recyclable Material and
Yard Waste(title change - B/L8-2014, Jan. 20/14 - effective March 1/14)( effective date changed to
July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
3.1
General
All garbage, recyclable material and yard waste are to be set out for collection in
accordance with the provisions of this Part. All approved containers shall be drained of
liquid and securely covered wrapped or tied.
3.1.1
Every occupant and owner of a residential dwelling unit shall ensure that garbage
stored in a yard is placed in a Garbage Container. (added - B/L 8-2014, Jan. 20/14 - effective
March 1/14)( effective date changed to July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)(amended B/L 148-2014,
Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.2
Garbage Containers
Every owner and occupant shall ensure that each garbage container is: (amended B/L 185-
2006, Oct.2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug 25/14-added owner and occupant)
3.2.1
Constructed of metal or plastic and have:
a)
external handles and a watertight lid;
b)
a lid which is readily separable from the container;
c)
a capacity of not more than 125 litres (33 gallons);
d)
an external height no greater than 78 centimeters (31 inches); and
e)
a diameter at the top equal to or greater than the diameter at the
bottom, no greater than 50 centimeters (20 inches); OR
3.2.2
A plastic bag with a minimum thickness of 1.2 millimeters that can withstand a
weight of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) without tearing and which measures approximately
65 centimeters by 90 centimeters (26 inches by 36 inches) and which can be properly
sealed by tying or otherwise securing the top of the bag closed; OR(deleted - B/L8-2014,
Jan. 20/14 - effective March 1/14)( effective date changed to July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
3.2.3 A 340 litre (90 gallon) approved roll out cart; OR
3.2.4 A properly covered metal bulk lift container; OR
3.2.5 Any combination of the above.
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3.3
Recyclable Material Containers
A recyclable material container is to be: (deleted B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)
3.3.1
Every owner and occupant of a dwelling unit shall place all recyclable material
set out for collection in plastic containers known as a Blue Box and a Red Box or
any other container determined by the Manager as approved for the purposes of
storing or setting out recyclable material; (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended
B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.3.2
Every owner and occupant shall rinse all residue from all containers set out for
collection as recyclable materials; (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-
2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.3.3
Every owner and occupant of a multi-residential unit shall place all recyclable
material set out for collection in plastic containers known as a Blue Box and a
Red Box or approved roll-out carts or any other container determined by the
Manager as approved for the purpose of storing or setting out of recyclable
material; (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added
owner and occupant)
3.3.4
If newsprint and magazines are placed outside a recyclable material container, the
owner and occupant shall tie the newsprint and magazines in bundles weighing
less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds); (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L
148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.3.5
Every owner and occupant shall flatten and tie cardboard in bundles weighting
less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and measure no more than 76 centimeters by
76 centimeters by 100 centimeters (30 inches by 30 inches by 39 inches), or the
occupant may break down cardboard boxes and place the cardboard boxes in a
larger box not exceeding the size and weight restrictions above. (amended B/L 185-
2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.4
Yard Waste Containers
Every owner and occupant shall ensure that each yard waste container is: (amended B/L
185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
3.4.1
A metal or plastic can as outlined in section 3.2.1 of this by-law or paper yard
waste bags or cardboard boxes with a capacity of no greater than 125 litres (33
gallons) or any combination of the above;
3.4.2
If brush is placed out for collection, every occupant shall cut the brush no greater
than 1.2 metre (4 feet) in length and bundle the brush securely to a diameter of no
greater than 0.6 metres (2 feet); (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)
3.4.3
Natural Christmas trees will be collected at times specified by the Manager in the
Waste Collection calendar. Christmas trees put out for collection must be free of
all decorations and plastic bags.
3.5
To address operational issues, the Manager may, in his/her sole discretion, exempt
an Owner or Occupant from any part or parts of the provisions of Section 3 for a
specified period of time.(added B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14)
Part 4 - Collection Regulations for Garbage, Recyclable Material and Yard Waste
4.1
Time for Setting out of Materials for Collection
Every owner and occupant shall set out materials for collection before 6:00 a.m. on the
day of scheduled collection but not earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the day preceding collection.
(amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner or occupant)
4.2
Maximum Height for Material Placement
No owner and occupant shall place garbage, recyclable material or yard waste shall be
placed at a height greater than 0.4 metres (16 inches) from the level of the street.
(amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
4.3
Location of Materials for Collection
Every owner and occupant shall place all garbage, recyclable material and yard waste set
out for collection as close as possible to the curbside in front of the dwelling or in the
alleyway, but not so as to impede or interfere with the flow of vehicular or pedestrian
traffic or any maintenance activities being carried out on a street or in an alleyway.
(amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
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4.4
Placement of Roll-out Carts
Approved roll-out carts shall be placed with the lifting mechanisms facing the curbside or
alleyway.
4.5
Non-Entry onto Private Property
Collection crews shall not enter onto private property for the purpose of collecting or
removing any garbage, recyclable material or yard waste.
4.6
Deemed Non-Collectable
Every owner and occupant shall prepare all garbage as specified in Part 3 of this By-law,
unmixed with any recyclable material, yard waste or non-collectable materials as
specified in Part 5 of this by-law or it will be deemed non-collectable. (amended B/L 185-
2006, Oct. 2/06)(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)
4.7
Materials Not Collected
Any Garbage, Recyclable Material or Yard Waste deemed by the Manager to be non-
collectible shall be removed from Public View by the occupant of the premises from
which it was placed for collection within 24 hours of being deemed non-collectible by the
Manager.(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added owner and occupant)(deleted and substituted
B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14)
4.8
Empty Containers
All empty containers, following waste collection, shall be removed from public view by
the owner and occupant of the premises from which it was placed for collection before
8:00 p.m. on the day of scheduled collection.(amended B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14 - added
owner and occupant)
4.9
Maintenance of Containers
No person shall keep a garbage container, recycling material container or yard waste
container in such condition or such location as to create a nuisance or emit offensive
odours or harbour or attract insects, rats or other vermin or to present a safety hazard to
collectors.
4.9.1 Every Owner/Occupant shall store all Garbage Containers, Recycling Containers
and Yard Waste Containers out of Public View.(added B/L 148-2014, Aug. 25/14)
Part 5 - Non-Collectable Material
5.1
Reasons for non-collection
Garbage, recyclable material and yard waste that is not placed in proper receptacles, set
out at the required locations or at the required times, as set out in this by-law, will not be
collected.
5.2
Non-Collectable Waste
The following is designated as non-collectable waste and the person from whom such
waste originates is responsible to dispose of it at a designated waste disposal facility:
a)
liquid waste;
b)
animal waste, manure or excrement, carcass of any animals;
c)
earth, brick, stone, concrete, soil or sod;
d)
construction and renovation material;
e)
hot ashes or other waste that is capable of igniting;
f)
bio-medical and pathological waste including syringes, needles, sharps,
dressings;
g)
automobile parts including tires;
h)
manufacturing and industrial waste;
i)
ammunition, oil or gasoline soaked materials, liquid chlorine, acid or any
explosive or combustible material;
j)
any sharp edged material such as broken glass, broken crockery, cut metal
or anything of a similar nature unless such material is placed in separate,
secure containers clearly marked as to contents;
k)
any materials which have been frozen to a container on the ground;
l)
tree trunks and stumps;
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m)
wooden pallets;
n)
bulky items;
o)
materials containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's);
p)
garbage in loose plastic shopping/grocery bags or in plastic garbage bags
of any kind; and (deleted & substituted - B/L8-2014, Jan. 20/14 - effective March
1/14)(effective date changed to July 1/14, B/L 22-2014, Feb. 18/14)
q)
other materials as designated by the Manager from time to time.
5.3
Household Chemical Waste
The following is designated as Household Chemical waste and the person from whom
such waste originates is responsible to dispose of it at a designated waste disposal facility
a)
explosive waste, including but not limited to wastes that may also produce
deadly fumes or vapors when exposed to air or mixed with other materials
and propane cylinders and tanks;
b)
flammable waste, including but not limited to gasoline, barbeque starter
fluid, varsol, paint thinner and other like solvents and finger nail polish
remover;
c)
toxic waste, including but not limited to wastes that are poisonous or lethal
if swallowed or inhaled, paint (full or partially full cans), pesticides, over-
the-counter and prescription medicine and household and other cleaners;
d)
corrosive waste, including but not limited to batteries (household and
automotive), drain opener, oven cleaner, acid and photographic solution;
e)
substances as defined in the Environmental Protection Act, R.R.O. 1990,
Reg. 347, as amended (pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.E19, as amended);
f)
liquid waste;
g)
bio-medical and pathological waste including syringes, needles, sharps,
dressings; and
h)
materials containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs); and
i)
other materials as designated by the Manager from time to time.
5.4
Collection of Appliances, Metal Items and Scrap Metal
Appliances, metal items and scrap metal will be collected only on dates as established by
the Manager. No person shall place for collection any appliances or scrap metal on any
other dates than those establishes by the Manager. Before placing such items out for
collection, every person shall ensure that the doors are removed or secured shut on any
appliances and metal items.
Part 6 - Additional Provisions for Landlords, Multi-Residential Dwelling Units &
Commercial Establishments
6.1
Receptacle Storage Enclosures
Receptacle storage enclosures/stands large enough to hold the required number of
receptacles or bundles shall be provided by the owners of the types of premises listed
below. The Manager shall approve the structure, maintenance and location of the
receptacle storage enclosures/stands:
6.1.1 Combined commercial and residential establishments with more than one
residential unit;
6.1.2 Commercial establishments with more than one occupant;
6.1.3 Homes with two or three dwelling units;
6.1.4 Multi-residential dwelling units;
6.1.5 Townhouse complexes without internal roadways that receive centralized
collection of garbage, recyclable material and yard waste.
6.2
Roll-Out Carts and Bulk Lift Containers
Occupants of, or those responsible for setting out of materials for collection at multi-
residential units and food service establishments shall place all garbage, recyclable
material and yard waste in approved roll-out carts and/or in bulk lift containers.
6.3
Obligation on Owner of Multi-Residential Units regarding garbage and
recyclables: (Section 6.3 through 6.3.6 added By-law 156-2011, Sept. 6/11)
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7.5
Height of Refuse
No person shall place refuse in a proper refuse container that exceeds a greater
height than two inches (2") from the top thereof. (added B/L 156-2011, Sept. 6/11)
Part 7 - General Prohibitions
7.1
Non-Placement of Materials
No person shall sweep, throw, deposit or allow his agents or employees to sweep, throw
or deposit any garbage, non-collectible material, recyclable material or yard waste on any
street or other public place or on any lands not owned by such person. (amended B/L 185-
2006, Oct. 2/06)
7.2
Prohibition of Scavenging
Any material placed at curbside, alleyway or in any other location for collection by the
City is the property of the City or its authorized collection agent(s). No person or
corporation, unless authorized by the Manager, shall interfere with or cause or permit any
person to interfere with or collect, scavenge, disturb, remove or scatter any garbage,
recyclable material or yard waste placed out for collection by the City except for the
person(s) who placed the material for collection, or if authorized under law.
7.3
Securing of Waste During Transport
No person shall convey through the streets any garbage, recyclable material or yard waste
unless it is carried in properly covered containers or in vehicles totally enclosed or
covered with canvas or tarpaulins, fastened down so as to prevent any of the contents
from falling upon the streets or any escape of offensive odours.
7.4
Prevention of Nuisance
No person shall place garbage, non collectible material, recyclable material or yard waste
on property or in the alleyway abutting property in such a way as to attract rodent, insect
and animal infestation. (amended B/L 185-2006, Oct. 2/06)
6.3.1
In a building containing less than four dwelling units, one or more suitable
containers or compactors shall be provided for garbage and recycling in a
manner acceptable to the Officer and in accordance with Part 4 of this by-law.
6.3.2
In a building containing six or more dwelling units, one or more suitable hard-
sided animal-proof containers or compactors shall be provided for garbage and
recycling in a manner acceptable to the Officer and in accordance with Part 4 of
this by-law.
6.3.3
Garbage in a container or compactor provided in accordance with subsection (1)
shall be stored and either placed for pick-up or regularly disposed of so as not to
cause a risk to the health or safety of any person.
6.3.4 A container or compactor provided in accordance with subsection (1) shall:
a)
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
b)
be maintained in good repair;
c)
be accessible to residents; and
d)
not obstruct an emergency route, driveway, walkway or alleyway.
6.3.5
All garbage containers used for the storing and disposing of domestic waste shall
be covered tightly at all times except when the garbage container is being filled
or emptied.
6.3.6
Building owners shall ensure that tenants are provided with approved and
adequate recycling containers
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Part 8 - Enforcement
8.1
Permission to Enforce
The Manager and his or her designates and all By-law Enforcement Officers appointed
by any City by-law are authorized to enforce this by-law.
8.2
Fine for Contravention
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an
offence, and upon conviction, is liable to a fine and any other penalties as provided for in
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P33, as amended.
8.3
Entry onto Land
8.3.1 Entry to Inspect
For the purposes of inspecting any land to determine compliance with the
terms of this by-law, the Manager may enter onto any public or private land.
8.3.2 Non-Obstruction of Manager
No person shall hinder or obstruct the Manager in the enforcement of this
by-law or from carrying out an inspection of land."
(Sections 8.3, 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 added by B/L 8-2014, Jan. 20/14, effective March 1/14)(effective date
changed by B/L 8-2014 to July 1/14)
Part 9 - Severability
9.1
Severability
If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or a part of a section of
this by-law to be invalid, the remainder of this by-law shall continue in force unless the
court makes an order to the contrary.
Part 10 - Repeals & Enactment
10.1
Repeal of Previous By-laws
Except as provided by Section 10.2 hereof, the following by-laws are repealed:
a)
By-law 2506 and all of its amendments;
b)
By-law 12387.
10.2
Transition
Notwithstanding Section 10.1 hereof, the provisions of By-law 2506, as amended, and
By-law 12387 shall continue to apply to any properties or persons in respect of which
enforcement action has commenced under those by-laws until such action has been
concluded.
10.3
Effective Date
This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof.
EDDIE FRANCIS, MAYOR
CLERK
First Reading
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January 9, 2006
Second Reading -
January 9, 2006
Third Reading
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January 9, 2006