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BYLAW NO. 2025-11 (C (0) ; Vl
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF MAIDSTONE, SASKATCHEWAN TO REGULATE THE DISPOSAL
OF SEWAGE INTO THE MUNICIPAL LAGOON SYSTEM AND TO FIX THE RATES TO BE
CHARGED FOR SUCH SERVICES.
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Maidstone deems it necessary to regulate the disposal
of sewage into the municipal lagoon system;
AND WHEREAS the Council is authorized to enact such a bylaw pursuant to The
Municipalities Act, The Water Security Agency Act, and The Environmental Management
and Protection Act, 2010;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Maidstone enacts as follows:
1. Short Title
This Bylaw may be cited as the “Lagoon Dumping Bylaw.”
2. Authority
This Bylaw is enacted pursuant to the provisions of The Municipalities Act, The Water
Security Agency Act, and The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010.
3. Definitions
“Municipality” means the Town of Maidstone.
“Lagoon” means the municipal wastewater treatment lagoon system.
“User” means any person, hauler, contractor, or entity authorized to discharge sewage into
the lagoon.
“Domestic sewage effluent” means sewage originating from residential or commercial
sources that does not contain hazardous or industrial waste. (i.e. sinks, toilets, showers,
laundry)
“Hazardous waste” means any prohibited substance as defined under provincial or federal
legislation.
“Hazardous waste” means any prohibited substance as defined under provincial or federal
legislation.
“Load” means a single volume of sewage transported and discharged into the lagoon in one
delivery by a truck, tanker, or other conveyance, up to a maximum of 10 m3 as defined in
accordance with the Sewage Works Design Standard under the Environmental Management
and Protection Act, 2010 Saskatchewan.
“Over 10 m3“ shall be negotiated with prior notice and approval. (i.e. 2 x the tip fee or 3 x
tip fee)
4, Authorization of Dumping
No person shall dispose of sewage into the lagoon except as authorized under this Bylaw.
Only domestic sewage shall be accepted. Industrial, hazardous, or non-domestic waste is
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strictly prohibited.
All Users must be registered with the Municipality before commencing lagoon dumping.
All users must produce a copy of valid Permit to Transport and Dispose of Liquid Domestic
Waste
5. Access to Lagoon
Lagoon access will be controlled by the Municipality.
No keys shall be issued to Users.
Lagoon dumping shall only be permitted during Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. unloaded and gates locked. No trucks will be accepted after 3:00 p.m.
After hours, weekend, and statutory holiday access available at an additional cost, as listed
below.
The User must provide 12 hours’ notice to the Municipality prior to each dumping event to
coordinate access.
6. Fees
a) A fee of $80.00 per load shall be charged for lagoon dumping.
b) After hours call out rates as follows:
From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: $100.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee with prior notice
Evening and weekend: $350.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee - with one hour notice
Stat Holiday: $450.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee - with one hour notice
c) Fees shall be invoiced monthly and are payable within thirty (30) days of billing, or
prepayment if required.
d) Sewage originating from Silver Lake Regional Park is exempt from lagoon dumping
fees,
e) Sewage originating from any property located within the Town's corporate limits is
exempt from lagoon dumping fees.
f) All properties utilizing holding tanks within the Town shall be charged a monthly
sewage tipping fee. This fee shall be equal to the rate charged to ratepayers for regular
sewer utility services as established by the Town’s current utility rate bylaw. Such fees
shall be invoiced monthly and collected in the same manner as sewer utility charges.
Unpaid fees constitute a debt due to the Municipality and may be collected in the same
manner as taxes. After 30 days delinquency tipping privileges are suspended and may not
be reinstated.
7, Record Keeping
Users shall maintain a logbook including:
+ Date and time of disposal
« Volume of sewage
¢ Legal Land Description/address/name of originator of the Source of sewage
¢ Name of driver/operator
A copy of the log shall be submitted to the Municipality monthly or upon request at time of
tip.
8. Environmental and Legislative Compliance
All Users shall comply with:
* The Water Security Agency Act
¢ The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010
» Any regulations or directives of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency or Ministry of
Environment.
The Municipality reserves the right to inspect loads and conduct random sampling.
9. Enforcement
Penalties: Unauthorized dumping, dumping outside permitted hours, or disposal of
prohibited substances is an offence and subject to:
« A fine of up to $1,000 per offence, in addition to cost recovery for damages or
remediation.
Suspension of Access:
¢ First violation: Written warning.
* Second violation: Suspension for 30 days.
¢ Third violation: Permanent revocation of dumping privileges.
Offences may also be prosecuted under applicable provincial or federal legislation.
‘LO. Liability and Insurance
Users shall maintain Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of not less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence, naming the Municipality as an additional insured.
Proof of insurance shall be provided before lagoon dumping privileges commence and upon
each renewal.
Users shall indemnify and hold harmless the Municipality, its employees, and agents from
all claims, damages, or liabilities arising from lagoon dumping activities.
11. Coming Into Force
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect upon the date of approval by Council and,
where required, upon approval of the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
12. Repeal of Bylaw
On enactment of this bylaw, bylaw 2011-02 is repealed.
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Read asecond time this }_ day of Hoveuber, 2035
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SCHEDULE “A” TO BYLAW NO. 2025-11
CHARGES AND CONDITIONS FOR LAGOON DUMPING
1. Lagoon Dumping Fees
1. a) Sewage hauled to the lagoon shall be charged at the rate of $80.00 per load.
b) After hours call out rates as follows:
From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: $100.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee with prior notice
Evening and weekend: $350.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee - with one hour notice
Stat Holiday: $450.00 plus $80.00 tipping fee - with one hour notice
c) No person, business, or contractor shall be granted access to the municipal
lagoon unless all required fees have been prepaid in full.
Reimbursement of Unused Prepayment
2. Upon termination or expiry of a lagoon access agreement or contract, any unused
portion of prepaid fees shall be calculated by the Administrator and reimbursed to the
account holder within thirty (30) days of contract termination.
Conditions
3. (a) The Town shall deduct from the prepaid amount any outstanding fees,
penalties, or damages owing under the agreement.
(b) Refunds shall be issued only to the original payor or their authorized
representative.
(c) Refunds shall be made by cheque or electronic funds transfer as determined by
the municipality.
2. Lagoon Access Rules
a) Lagoon access shall only be permitted Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
unloaded and gates locked. No trucks will be accepted after 3:00 p.m.
b) No keys shall be issued to Users.
c) Users must provide 12 hours’ notice prior to each dumping event.
d) Only domestic sewage effluent will be accepted. Industrial, hazardous, or non-domestic
waste is prohibited.
e) All users must produce a copy of valid Permit to Transport and Dispose of Liquid
Domestic Waste
3. Record Keeping Requirements
a) Users must complete a lagoon disposal log for each load, including:
¢ Date and time of disposal
« Volume of sewage
¢ Legal Land Description/address/name of originator of the Source of sewage
« Name of driver/operator
b) Disposal logs must be submitted to the Municipality on a monthly basis or upon request
at time of tipping.
4, Enforcement
a) Unauthorized dumping or dumping outside permitted hours is subject to fines of up to
$1,000 per offence.
b) First violation: Written warning.
c) Second violation: Suspension of lagoon access for 30 days.
d) Third violation: Permanent revocation of lagoon dumping privileges.
e) Any violation may also be referred to the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency or
Ministry of Environment.
5, Insurance
a) Users shall maintain Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of not less
than $2,000,000 per occurrence.
b) The Municipality shall be named as an additional insured.
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c) Proof of insurance must be provided prior to commencing lagoon dumping and upon
each renewal.
SCHEDULE “B” TO BYLAW NO. 2025-11
FINES AND PENALTIES FOR LAGOON DUMPING VIOLATIONS
Offence
Penalty
Dumping outside permitted hours without
notice (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. unloaded gates locked}
Fine up to $500 and written warning
Unauthorized access to lagoon {ineluding
possession or use of unauthorized keys)
Fine up to $1,000 and possible suspension
of access
Dumping of hazardous, industrial, or non-
domestic waste
Fine up to $1,000, immediate suspension,
and cost recovery for remediation
Failure to provide required disposal log or
falsification of records
Fine up to $500 and suspension until
compliance
Failure to maintain valid liability insurance
or provide proof of insurance
Immediate suspension of dumping
privileges until proofprovided
Second violation of any provision
Suspension of lagoon access for 30 days
Third violation of any provision
Permanent revocation of lagoon dumping
privileges
SCHEDULE “C” TO BYLAW NO. 2025-11
LAGOON DUMPING REGISTRATION FORM AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
‘iL. Registration Information
All lagoon haulers and Users must complete the following information prior to receiving
authorization to dump sewage into the municipal lagoon system:
» Company/Hauler Name:
» Contact Person:
» Mailing Address:
» Phone Number:
+» Email Address:
* Vehicle/Truck Identification Numbers:
« License Plate Numbers:
+ Type of Sewage Hauled (must be domestic sewage effluent only):
2. Proof of Insurance
Applicants must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance in the minimum
amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence, naming the Municipality as an additional insured.
Proof of insurance must be renewed annually and filed with the Municipality.
3. Required Documentation
+ Applicants must submit the following documentation with their registration:
« Completed Lagoon Dumping Registration Form (Schedule C)
+ Proof of valid Commercial General Liability insurance
» Copy of current business license (if applicable)
» — Copy of valid Permit to Transport and Dispose of Liquid Domestic Waste
- Vehicle inspection certificates
4, Authorization
Upon approval by the Municipality, the User will be issued written authorization to access
the lagoon for dumping purposes, subject to the terms and conditions of this Bylaw and all
attached Schedules.
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Date:
Approved by:
Chief Administrative Officer
Date: