Bylaw No. 9844 - The Waste Bylaw, 2022 (codified to Bylaw 10145, Dec 17 2025)
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BYLAW NO. 9844
The Waste Bylaw, 2022
Codified to Bylaw No. 10145
(December 17, 2025)
Table of Contents
PART I - Short Title, Interpretation and Purposes
1.
Short Title ..................................................................................................... 1
2.
Definitions ..................................................................................................... 1
3.
Purpose ........................................................................................................ 5
PART II - General Provisions for the Collection and Disposal of Waste
4.
Accumulation of Waste Prohibited ................................................................ 5
5.
Disposal of Waste on Public or Private Property .......................................... 5
6.
Disposal of Special Waste ............................................................................ 5
7.
Disposal of Unacceptable Waste .................................................................. 6
8.
Removal of Improperly Disposed Waste ...................................................... 6
9.
Removal of Waste by Owner or Occupant ................................................... 6
10. Residential Composting ............................................................................... 6
11. Access to Waste Containers ........................................................................ 7
12. Use of Waste Containers.............................................................................. 7
13. General Waste Prohibitions .......................................................................... 8
14. Damage to Waste Containers ...................................................................... 9
15. When Collection May be Refused ................................................................ 9
16. Scavenging Prohibited ................................................................................. 9
17. Disposition of Waste ................................................................................... 10
18. Conveyance of Waste Through the City .................................................... 10
19. Conveyance of Offal, Swill and Offensive Waste ....................................... 10
20. No Parking Loads of Waste Overnight ...................................................... 11
20.1. Records - Private Waste Haulers .............................................................. 11
PART III - Waste Collection from Residences
DIVISION 1 - General
21. Collection Services ..................................................................................... 11
22. Collection Frequency .................................................................................. 12
23. Collection Schedule .................................................................................... 12
24. Mandatory Collection Fees for Garbage, Recyclable and Organic Materials .. 12
25. Additional Collections ................................................................................. 12
DIVISION 2 - Curbside and Back Lane Collection
26. Automated Collection from Roll-Out Carts.................................................. 13
27. Placement of Roll-Out Carts ....................................................................... 14
28. Removal or Repair of Roll-Out Cart ............................................................ 14
29. Special Collection Area .............................................................................. 15
30. Automated Waste Collection from Stationary Containers ........................... 15
DIVISION 3 - Multiple-Unit Residence Collection
31. Waste Collection from Bins ........................................................................ 15
32. Maintenance and Repair of Bins ................................................................ 16
33. Bin Construction Standards ........................................................................ 16
34. Bin Enclosures ........................................................................................... 17
35. Minimum and Maximum Volume ................................................................ 17
36. Collection Frequency .................................................................................. 17
37. Placement of Bins Inside a Building ........................................................... 17
38. Collection of Bins Stored Inside .................................................................. 18
39. Missed Collection ....................................................................................... 18
40. Locked Bin Lids .......................................................................................... 18
41. Failure to Unlock Bin .................................................................................. 18
PART IV - Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Premises
42. Home Based Businesses ........................................................................... 18
43. Required Containers .................................................................................. 18
44. Disposal of Cooking Grease ....................................................................... 20
45. Education Requirements ............................................................................ 20
46. Exemption .................................................................................................. 20
47. Removal of Waste by Premises ................................................................. 21
48. Removal of Waste by City .......................................................................... 22
49. Private Waste Haulers ................................................................................ 22
PART V - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste
50. Construction Waste .................................................................................... 23
51. Construction Vehicles ................................................................................. 24
PART VI - Waste Disposal Sites and Waste Management Centre
DIVISION 1 - General
52. General....................................................................................................... 24
53. Complying with Directions .......................................................................... 25
54. Payment of Fees ........................................................................................ 25
55. Unsafe Behaviour ....................................................................................... 26
56. Hours of Operation ..................................................................................... 26
DIVISION 2 - Recycling Depots
57. Recycling Depots ....................................................................................... 26
58. Recycling Containers ................................................................................. 27
59. Placement of Recyclable Material at Recycling Depots ............................. 27
PART VII - Enforcement
60. Appointment of Environmental Protection Officers ..................................... 27
61. Inspections ................................................................................................. 28
62. Orders to Remedy ...................................................................................... 28
63. Registration of Notice of Order ................................................................... 28
64. Appeal of Order to Remedy ........................................................................ 28
65. Civil Action to Recover Costs ..................................................................... 28
66. Adding Amounts to Tax Roll ....................................................................... 29
67. Emergencies .............................................................................................. 29
68. Responsibility ............................................................................................. 29
PART VIII - Offences and Penalties
69. Offences ..................................................................................................... 29
70. Notice of Violation for First and Second Offences ...................................... 30
71. Owner of Vehicle Liable ............................................................................. 31
72. Failure to Comply ....................................................................................... 31
73. Default of Payment ..................................................................................... 32
PART IX - Miscellaneous
74. Compliance with Other Laws ...................................................................... 32
75. Most Restrictive Provision Prevails ............................................................ 32
76. Bylaw No. 8310 .......................................................................................... 32
77. Coming into Force ...................................................................................... 32
Schedule "A" - Organic Material ............................................................................... 33
1.
Organic Material ......................................................................................... 33
2.
Materials Not Considered Organic Material ............................................... 34
Schedule "B" - Recyclable Material .......................................................................... 35
Schedule "C" - Special Waste and Unacceptable Waste ........................................ 36
1.
Special Waste ............................................................................................ 36
2.
Unacceptable Waste ................................................................................. 36
Schedule "D" - Residential Garbage, Recyclable and Organic Materials Collection
Fees ...........................................................................................................38
Schedule "E" - Rates for Additional Containers and Collections .......................... 39
Schedule "F" - Waste Management Centre Fees ..................................................... 40
1.
Definitions ................................................................................................... 40
2.
Entrance Fees ........................................................................................... 40
3.
Weight Fees .............................................................................................. 41
4.
Special Disposal Fees ............................................................................... 41
Schedule "G" - Compost Depot Fees ....................................................................... 42
Schedule "H" - Specified Penalties .......................................................................... 43
BYLAW NO. 9844
The Waste Bylaw, 2022
The Council of the City of Saskatoon enacts:
PART I
Short Title, Interpretation and Purposes
Short Title
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as The Waste Bylaw, 2022.
Definitions
2.
In this Bylaw:
(a)
"approved container" means a container for disposal of waste that
meets the requirements of this Bylaw and that has been approved
for use in the City by the General Manager;
(b)
"automated collection" means the collection of waste by a system
of mechanical lifting and tipping of containers into specially designed
vehicles;
(c)
"bin" means an approved container of a size greater than one half
cubic metre that is capable of automated collection;
(d)
"commercial compost hauler" means a person who disposes of
materials at a compost depot for commercial purposes;
(e)
"commercial cooking grease" means cooking grease generated
by an industrial, commercial or institutional premises;
(f)
"commercial cooking grease container" means an approved
container used for disposal of commercial cooking grease;
(g)
"commercial premises" means a premises principally used for the
conduct of a profession, business or undertaking, and includes any
premises that is not a residence or a premises connected to a
residence, but does not include an industrial or institutional premises;
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(h)
"commercial waste container" means an approved container for
use at industrial, commercial or institutional premises that is capable
of automated collection, and includes a bin, roll-out cart and
stationary container;
(i)
"composting" means the managed practice of recycling food and
yard waste through biological degradation in a compost container to
create a useable soil conditioner;
(j)
"compost container" means a container or structure used or
intended to be used for composting;
(j.1) "dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit as defined in the Zoning
Bylaw;
(j.2)
"elm tree" means an elm tree as defined in The Dutch Elm Disease
Regulations, 2005;
(k)
"environmental protection officer" means a person appointed by
the General Manager to act as a municipal inspector for the purposes
of enforcing this Bylaw;
(l)
"food and yard waste" means organic material but does not
include:
(i)
dairy products, including milk, yogurt, butter and cheese;
(ii)
solidified fats, cooking oils, and food grease; and
(iii)
meat, seafood, giblets and bones;
(m)
"garbage" means any waste other than commercial cooking grease,
organic
material,
recyclable
material,
special
waste
and
unacceptable waste;
(n)
"garbage container" means an approved container for collecting
garbage;
(o)
"General Manager" means the General Manager of Utilities and
Environment, or designate;
(p)
"home based business" means a home based business as defined
in the Zoning Bylaw;
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(q)
"industrial premises" means a premises principally used for
manufacturing,
processing,
assembling,
cleaning,
servicing,
repairing, testing, storage, distribution or warehousing of materials,
goods or equipment;
(r)
"institutional premises" means a premises principally used as a
temporary place of abode, including a hotel, motel, school, dormitory,
church, prison, senior citizens home, special care home, community
home and hospital, but does not include a residence;
(r.1)
"large roll-out cart" means a roll-out cart that is approximately 0.4
cubic metres in volume;
(s)
"material recovery facility" means a facility approved by the
General Manager to accept recyclable material from industrial,
commercial and institutional premises;
(t)
"medical health officer" means a medical health officer for the
Saskatchewan Health Authority;
(t.1)
"medium roll-out cart" means a roll-out cart that is approximately
0.24 cubic metres in volume;
(u)
"multiple-unit residence" means:
(i)
a building or portion of a building designed for or occupied as
five or more residences, but does not include an institutional
premises; or
(ii)
a residence best serviced by stationary containers, as
determined by the General Manager;
(v)
"occupant" means an occupant as defined in The Cities Act;
(w)
"owner" means an owner as defined in The Cities Act;
(x)
"organic material" means any organic material listed in Schedule
"A";
(y)
"organic material container" means an approved container for
collecting organic material;
(y.1) "private waste hauler" means a person responsible for the
collection and transportation of waste from a property or premises for
commercial purposes and includes commercial compost haulers and
those transporting offal, swill and offensive waste;
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(z)
"recyclable material" means any material listed in Schedule "B";
(aa)
"recycling container" means an approved container for collecting
recyclable material;
(bb)
"residence" means a dwelling of any type as defined in the Zoning
Bylaw;
(cc)
"roll-out cart" means an approved container on wheels, designed
for automated collection, that is a small, medium or large roll-out cart;
(cc.1) "sanitary" means in relation to a waste container and its
surrounding area, structurally sound and free from leaks, offensive
odours, insects, pests, and other animals and not posing a danger to
the health and safety of people or property;
(dd)
"scavenge" means the unauthorized interference with, or the
unauthorized inspection, disturbance, disruption or removal of,
waste;
(dd.1) "small roll-out cart" means a roll-out cart that is approximately
0.13 cubic metres in volume;
(ee)
"special collection area" means an area prescribed by the General
Manager where, because of its configuration, normal collection
practices are impractical, and may include an area such as a cul-de-
sac, a townhouse complex or a narrow lane;
(ff)
"special waste" means any special waste listed in Schedule "C";
(gg)
"stationary container" means an approved container intended to
be used for waste collection for commercial use or other uses
determined by the General Manager that is approximately one cubic
metre in volume and capable of automated collection;
(hh)
"unacceptable waste" means any unacceptable waste listed in
Schedule "C";
(ii)
"waste" includes commercial cooking grease, garbage, organic
material, recyclable material, special waste and unacceptable waste;
(jj)
"waste container" means any approved container, including a bin,
commercial cooking grease container, commercial waste container,
garbage container, organic material container, recycling container,
roll-out cart and stationary container;
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(kk)
"waste disposal site" means a City operated compost or recycling
depot or hazardous household waste collection point or any
provincially approved waste disposal site;
(ll)
"Waste Management Centre" means the Saskatoon Regional
Waste Management Centre (Landfill).
Purpose
3.
The purpose of this Bylaw is to protect the health and welfare of people and the
environment by regulating the collection, handling and disposal of waste within the
City.
PART II
General Provisions for the Collection and Disposal of Waste
Accumulation of Waste Prohibited
4.
No owner or occupant of any land or building shall allow waste of any kind to
accumulate in or on the land or building, except as permitted in this Bylaw.
Disposal of Waste on Public or Private Property
5.
No person shall dispose of waste, other than special waste, unacceptable waste
and food and yard waste, anywhere in the City other than in a waste container, at
the Waste Management Centre or at a waste disposal site.
Disposal of Special Waste
6.
No person shall dispose of special waste anywhere in the City except at a waste
disposal site approved to accept special waste, at the Waste Management Centre
in accordance with subsection 52(4) or otherwise with prior approval of the General
Manager.
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Disposal of Unacceptable Waste
7.
No person shall dispose of unacceptable waste anywhere in the City except at a
site approved by the provincial government to accept unacceptable waste or in
accordance with subsection 52(2).
Removal of Improperly Disposed Waste
8.
A person who has disposed of or placed waste contrary to this Bylaw shall remove
the waste or cause the waste to be removed upon being directed to do so by:
(a)
the owner or occupant of the land on which the waste was disposed
of or placed;
(b)
the General Manager;
(c)
a medical health officer;
(d)
the Fire Chief of the Saskatoon Fire Department;
(e)
a peace officer; or
(f)
an environmental protection officer.
Removal of Waste by Owner or Occupant
9.
If the identity of the person who placed waste on land contrary to this Bylaw cannot
reasonably be ascertained, the owner or occupant of the land shall remove the
waste or cause the waste to be removed upon being directed to do so by any
person mentioned in clauses 8(b) to (f).
Residential Composting
10.
(1)
No person shall dispose of food and yard waste anywhere in the City
except:
(a)
in accordance with this section;
(b)
as organic material in accordance with this Bylaw; or
(c)
with prior approval of the General Manager.
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(2)
The owner or occupant of a residence may dispose of food and yard waste
in a compost container on the property of that residence.
(3)
The owner or occupant of a residence who allows compost containers to
remain on the property of that residence shall ensure that:
(a)
only food and yard waste that was generated at the property is
placed or stored, or allowed to be placed or stored, in compost
containers on the property;
(b)
the compost containers are situated entirely on the property;
(c)
all food and yard waste is contained in the compost containers; and
(d)
the compost containers are maintained to prevent:
(i)
offensive odours;
(ii)
attracting pests and wildlife.
(4)
Except with prior approval of the General Manager, no person shall:
(a)
place or store waste in a compost container on a property other than
food and yard waste that was generated at that property; or
(b)
store a compost container or food and yard waste on City property
or a public right-of-way, including a back alley.
Access to Waste Containers
11.
The owner or occupant of a property shall ensure that there is unobstructed access
to waste containers when they are set out for collection except with prior approval
of the General Manager.
Use of Waste Containers
12.
(1)
No person shall place waste in a waste container other than the owner or
occupant of the property to which the waste container is assigned, or a
person with permission of the owner or occupant.
(2)
No person shall move or otherwise handle a waste container on a public
right-of-way other than:
(a)
the owner or occupant of the property to which the waste container
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is assigned, or a person with permission of the owner or occupant;
(b)
a person authorized by the General Manager; or
(c)
for the purposes of returning the waste container to an upright,
proper position on the public right-of-way.
General Waste Prohibitions
13.
Except with prior approval of the General Manager, no person shall:
(a)
place or store waste in a recycling container other than recyclable
material;
(b)
place or store waste in an organic material container other than
organic material;
(c)
place waste in a waste container in a manner that prevents the lid
from freely and completely closing;
(d)
overfill a waste container so that waste may fall to the ground;
(e)
place waste on top of a waste container;
(f)
place waste on the ground near a waste container;
(f.1)
allow waste to accumulate in or around a waste container causing
offensive odours or attracting pests and wildlife.
(g)
allow any waste container to remain on a public right-of-way for more
than 24 hours preceding collection day;
(h)
allow any waste container to remain on a public right-of-way on or
after 7:00 p.m. on collection day;
(i)
fail to flatten and bundle cardboard prior to disposal;
(j)
fail to thoroughly drain all garbage, and wrap and securely tie it in a
paper or plastic bag prior to disposal;
(k)
deposit waste that exceeds 0.5 meters in length in a waste container
except a waste container used pursuant to subsection 50(1);
(l)
fail to ensure that all garbage capable of becoming putrid is
contained in a sealed bag or container prior to disposal; or
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(m)
fail to ensure that all sharp or pointed objects are wrapped or
contained in a puncture proof and sealed container prior to disposal.
Damage to Waste Containers
14.
No person shall cause or permit any loss of or damage to a City-owned waste
container.
When Collection May be Refused
15.
The City, or a person working on behalf of the City, may refuse to empty any waste
container that:
(a)
is unclean or unsanitary;
(b)
is improperly placed;
(c)
cannot be easily or safely accessed;
(d)
is locked or in an enclosure that is locked;
(e)
contains special waste or unacceptable waste, or other waste that is
improperly prepared or placed;
(f)
poses a danger to the health or safety of people or property;
(g)
may cause damage to a waste collection vehicle or equipment;
(h)
in combination with its contents, is too heavy for the waste collection
vehicle or equipment; or
(i)
is not an approved container.
Scavenging Prohibited
16.
(1)
No person shall scavenge waste from a waste container except:
(a)
the owner or occupant of a property to which the waste container is
assigned;
(b)
a person permitted by the owner or occupant of a property to which
a waste container is assigned; or
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(c)
a person authorized by the General Manager.
(2)
No person shall scavenge waste from a waste collection vehicle except the
owner or operator of the vehicle or a person authorized by the General
Manager.
(3)
No person shall scavenge waste from the Waste Management Centre or a
waste disposal site except a person authorized by the General Manager.
Disposition of Waste
17.
The City is the owner of, and may dispose of, recycle or reuse in any manner, any
waste delivered to or collected by the City or a person acting on the City's behalf.
Conveyance of Waste Through the City
18.
(1)
No person who transports or causes to be transported any waste in the City
shall allow the waste or any portion of it to escape from the vehicle.
(2)
No person shall transport or cause to be transported any waste in the City
unless proper measures, including at least one of the following, are taken
to prevent the waste or any portion of it from escaping from the vehicle:
(a)
the waste is in a covered container;
(b)
the waste is covered with a tarpaulin or other suitable covering; or
(c)
the waste is securely tied down or fastened.
Conveyance of Offal, Swill and Offensive Waste
19.
(1)
No person shall transport or cause to be transported in the City any offal
from slaughterhouses or butcher shops, or any swill or waste of an offensive
nature unless the part of the vehicle containing the waste is:
(a)
watertight;
(b)
constructed in such manner that it is impossible for any part of the
contents to escape;
(c)
covered so that flies cannot come in contact with the contents; and
(d)
constructed in such a manner that offensive odours cannot escape.
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(2)
No person shall allow any vehicle transporting waste referred to in
subsection (1) to stand in any street longer than is absolutely necessary,
and in any case for more than thirty minutes, except in the case of an
emergency.
No Parking Loads of Waste Overnight
20.
No person shall leave any vehicle containing a full or partial load of waste parked
overnight on a public right-of-way or on private property in a residential area.
Records - Private Waste Haulers
20.1 (1)
All private waste haulers operating within the City shall:
(a)
keep a record of the annual material tonnage and types of waste
hauled;
(b)
provide the records for the preceding year, in a format acceptable to
the City, for inspection by the City by February 15 annually;
(c)
maintain the records for a minimum of 2 years from the date of
submission to the City.
(2)
No person shall:
(a)
fail to produce records for inspection; or
(b)
falsify records as required under this section.
PART III
Waste Collection from Residences
DIVISION 1
General
Collection Services
21.
The General Manager:
(a)
shall determine the types of waste collection to be provided to each
residence in the City; and
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(b)
may temporarily limit or cease collection services from residences
due to inclement weather or in other emergency situations.
Collection Frequency
22.
Unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw, Council shall determine the frequency of
collections to be provided to each residence in the City.
Collection Schedule
23.
Residences with scheduled collections shall have access to a publicly available
collection schedule.
Mandatory Collection Fees for Garbage, Recyclable and Organic Materials
24.
(1)
The collection fees set out in Schedule "D" shall be added to the utility bills
of each dwelling unit that is provided garbage, recyclable or organic material
collection services.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1):
(a)
a dwelling unit is considered to be provided collection services if the
City makes these services available to the dwelling unit;
(b)
the fees shall be charged regardless of whether a person chooses to
utilize the collection services or chooses to return to the City or
otherwise not accept the approved containers made available; and
(c)
a residence with more than one dwelling unit must, unless otherwise
permitted by the City, pay collection fees in respect to each dwelling
unit at the residence.
Additional Collections
25.
If the owner or occupant of a residence wishes to have additional collections, they
may arrange with the General Manager for disposal of the additional waste and
shall pay the scheduled collection fee set out in Schedule "E".
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DIVISION 2
Curbside and Back Lane Collection
Automated Collection from Roll-Out Carts
26.
(1)
Where automated collection from roll-out carts is in effect, each dwelling
unit shall, subject to any cart sharing between dwelling units that may be
approved by the General Manager for garbage, be provided with the
following roll-out carts for the sole use of the owner or occupant of the
dwelling unit:
(a)
a roll-out cart for garbage;
(b)
a roll-out cart for organic material;
(c)
a roll-out cart for recyclable material.
(2)
A person may, subject to payment of the applicable fee set out in Schedule
"D" and in accordance with the requirements of the General Manager, apply
for the following:
(a)
to change the size of their roll-out cart for garbage to a small, medium
or large roll-out cart;
(b)
an additional large roll-out cart for garbage.
(3)
The General Manager may:
(a)
select the default size of a roll-out cart that is to be provided to a
dwelling unit pursuant to subsection (1); and
(b)
at any time substitute a dwelling unit's roll-out cart for a larger roll-
out cart if the General Manager is of the opinion that the dwelling
unit's current roll-out cart is of insufficient volume to adequately
contain the dwelling unit's garbage.
(4)
Roll-out carts provided to a dwelling unit shall not be refused, removed or
used by any person for any purpose except as permitted in this Bylaw or as
otherwise permitted by the City.
(5)
Persons who are low-income, as determined by the City, may be eligible to
participate in any program the City may offer to subsidize the costs of
garbage collection services.
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Placement of Roll-Out Carts
27.
Unless otherwise directed by the General Manager, roll-out carts shall be:
(a)
set out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and placed:
(i)
at least 1.2 metres from any obstructions such as parked
vehicles;
(ii)
so that they will not be likely to overturn;
(iii)
in an upright position with the lid closed;
(iv)
so that they do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
(v)
if intended for front street collection:
(A)
directly in front of the residence to which the roll-out
cart is assigned;
(B)
on the street at the curb, or on the driveway at the
street; and
(C)
with the front of the cart facing the street; and
(vi)
if intended for back alley collection:
(A)
in the designated collection area directly behind the
residence to which the roll-out cart is assigned;
(B)
adjacent to the alley on level ground, and not on a step
or raised platform of any kind; and
(C)
with the front of the cart facing the alley;
(b)
removed from the street or alley as soon as possible, and in any
event within the time identified in clause 13(h); and
(c)
stored on the property of the residence when not placed out for
collection.
Removal or Repair of Roll-Out Cart
28.
The City may, at the time of collection or any other time, remove, repair or replace
any obsolete, unnecessary, damaged or non-serviceable roll-out cart.
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Special Collection Area
29.
(1)
Where the General Manager has prescribed a special collection area:
(a)
a special collection area layout plan for roll-out cart placement shall
be provided to the owner or occupant of each residence of the
special collection area; and
(b)
owners or occupants shall store and set out roll-out carts in
accordance with the special collection area plan and this Bylaw.
(2)
In the event of an inconsistency between the special collection area plan
and this Bylaw, the provisions of the special collection area plan shall
prevail.
Automated Waste Collection from Stationary Containers
30.
Where automated waste collection from stationary containers is in effect:
(a)
stationary containers shall be placed and maintained at the direction
of the General Manager;
(b)
no person shall move, turn or reposition a stationary container
without prior approval of the General Manager;
(c)
stationary containers shared by residences shall be located on or
adjacent to the property of the residences as directed by the General
Manager; and
(d)
a stationary container designated for use by a single residence shall
be located on the property of the residence.
DIVISION 3
Multiple-Unit Residence Collection
Waste Collection from Bins
31.
Unless the General Manager determines otherwise, a multiple-unit residence shall
use the following bins for waste collection:
(a)
one or more that is a garbage container;
(b)
one or more that is a recycling container.
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Maintenance and Repair of Bins
32.
Bins shall, at the expense of the owner of the multiple-unit residence, be:
(a)
supplied by the owner of the multiple-unit residence;
(b)
maintained in good mechanical condition and repaired or replaced
as necessary or as required by the General Manager;
(c)
maintained in a clean and sanitary state;
(d)
placed at grade on a dry, firm, level surface; and
(e)
located or relocated as directed by the General Manager.
Bin Construction Standards
33.
(1)
All bins shall be:
(a)
constructed of metal or non-combustible material;
(b)
capable of automated collection;
(c)
clearly marked "No Parking" on the loading face of the bin;
(d)
equipped with a lid that is capable of being locked;
(e)
marked to identify the type of waste the bin collects, as directed by
the General Manager; and
(f)
compliant with any additional standards established by the General
Manager pursuant to subsection (3).
(2)
The owner or occupant of the multiple-unit residence shall ensure that the
lid remains closed except while material is being deposited in the bin and
while emptying the bin.
(3)
The General Manager may establish additional or more detailed bin
construction standards to those mentioned in clauses (1)(a) through (e).
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Bin Enclosures
34.
(1)
A bin may, subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the General
Manager and with prior approval of the General Manager, be stored in an
enclosure.
(2)
If a bin is stored in a gated enclosure, all gates on the enclosure shall be
secured in an open position for waste collection.
(3)
If the owner or operator of the property fails to secure gates in an open
position for collection and the General Manager agrees to unload the bin
before the next scheduled collection, the owner or operator of the property
shall pay the unscheduled collection fee set out in Schedule "E".
(4)
The terms and conditions mentioned in subsection (1) may include bin
enclosure construction standards established by the General Manager.
Minimum and Maximum Volume
35.
Unless other arrangements are made with the General Manager, the owner or
operator of a multiple-unit residence shall ensure that there are sufficient bins to
provide a minimum of 0.15 cubic metres and a maximum of 0.3 cubic metres of
bin space for each residence in the multiple-unit residence.
Collection Frequency
36.
(1)
Waste shall be collected once per week from bins used for residential waste
collection from multiple-unit residences.
(2)
Owners or occupants who require additional collections may arrange with
the General Manager for additional collections at the scheduled collection
rate for additional collections at the regular collection time and at the
unscheduled collection rate for additional collections outside the regular
collection time as set out in Schedule "E".
Placement of Bins Inside a Building
37.
If the owner or operator of a property applies to the City and indicates there is
insufficient room on the property for outside storage of a bin or bins, the General
Manager may permit the bin or bins to be stored inside a building in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations.
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Collection of Bins Stored Inside
38.
Bins stored inside shall be placed outside for waste collection by the owner or
operator of the property at the location and time directed by the General Manager.
Missed Collection
39.
If the owner or operator of the property fails to place a bin outside for collection
and the General Manager agrees to unload the bin before the next scheduled
collection, the owner or operator of the property shall pay the unscheduled
collection fee set out in Schedule "E".
Locked Bin Lids
40.
An owner of a bin may keep the bin lid locked provided that:
(a)
the City is not responsible for locking or unlocking the bin lid; and
(b)
the owner ensures the bin lid is unlocked for collection purposes and by
7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Failure to Unlock Bin
41.
If the owner or operator of the property fails to unlock a bin for collection and the
General Manager agrees to unload the bin before the next scheduled collection,
the owner or operator of the property shall pay the unscheduled collection fee set
out in Schedule "E".
PART IV
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Premises
Home Based Businesses
42.
This Part does not apply to home based businesses.
Required Containers
43.
(1)
The owner or occupant of an industrial, commercial or institutional premises
shall ensure that adequate waste containers are available for the separate
storage and disposal of:
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(a)
garbage;
(b)
recyclable material;
(c)
in the case of a premises that generates organic material as part of
its operations, organic material; and
(d)
in the case of a premises that generates cooking grease as part of
its operations, commercial cooking grease.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), "adequate waste containers" means
waste containers that are:
(a)
maintained in a sanitary state;
(b)
clearly labelled to identify what type of material may be deposited
into the container;
(c)
sufficient to contain the volume of garbage, recyclable material, and,
if applicable, organic material and commercial cooking grease,
generated at the premises;
(d)
equipped with a lid; and
(e)
kept closed, except while material is being deposited into the
container or while the container is being emptied.
(3)
The following are examples of premises that generate organic material
within the meaning of clause (1)(c):
(a)
food services;
(b)
beverage, food and tobacco manufacturers;
(c)
daycare services;
(d)
florists;
(e)
landscaping services;
(f)
nurseries and garden centres;
(g)
supermarkets and other grocery stores;
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(h)
any premises deemed by the General Manager to generate organic
material within the meaning of clause (1)(c).
Disposal of Cooking Grease
44.
The owner and occupant of an industrial, commercial or institutional premises shall
ensure that commercial cooking grease is deposited into a commercial cooking
grease container.
Education Requirements
45.
(1)
The owner or occupant of an industrial, commercial or institutional premises
shall provide, at least annually as well as within 60 days of the
commencement of a new tenancy, education or information to its
employees or tenants respecting:
(a)
disposal of recyclable material; and
(b)
if applicable, disposal of organic material.
(2)
The education mentioned in subsection (1) shall, at a minimum:
(a)
identify the material that may be deposited into different waste
containers used at the premises;
(b)
explain the proper method of preparing and sorting waste for waste
collection; and
(c)
meet any additional requirements that may be established by the
General Manager.
Exemption
46.
(1)
The owner or occupant of an industrial, commercial or institutional premises
may apply to the General Manager to be exempted from some or all of the
requirements of this Part with respect to recyclable material, organic
material, or both.
(2)
The General Manager may grant an exemption mentioned in subsection (1)
if the General Manager is satisfied that:
(a)
the premises does not routinely generate recyclable or organic
material;
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(b)
there are risks that cannot be mitigated to the satisfaction of local
waste processors and that inhibit the ability of the premises to
dispose of waste as required;
(c)
due to a large production of a single type of organic waste, the
premises is unable to find a local waste processor; or
(d)
for any other reason outside of its control, the premises is unable to
satisfy the requirements of this Part.
(3)
The owner or occupant that is granted an exemption pursuant to subsection
(2) shall notify the General Manager immediately in the event their
circumstances change in a manner that affects or may affect their eligibility
for an exemption.
(4)
No person shall give false or misleading information in an application for an
exemption.
Removal of Waste by Premises
47.
(1)
In cases where the City is not collecting waste from an industrial,
commercial or institutional premises pursuant to section 48, the owner or
occupant of the premises shall ensure that waste is removed before the
waste becomes unsightly or unsanitary.
(2)
The owner or occupant of an industrial, commercial or institutional premises
shall ensure that:
(a)
garbage is taken to a waste disposal site;
(b)
recyclable material is taken to a material recovery facility;
(c)
if applicable, organic material is taken to an organic material recovery
facility; and
(d)
if applicable, commercial cooking grease is taken to a commercial
cooking grease processing facility.
(3)
Notwithstanding clause 2(c), an owner or occupant may, with prior approval
of the General Manager, conduct on-site composting of organic material
generated at the premises.
(4)
An owner or occupant conducting on-site composting pursuant to
subsection (3) shall comply with provincial, federal and municipal regulation
as well as any terms and conditions imposed by the General Manager.
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Removal of Waste by City
48.
(1)
The General Manager may enter into agreements to collect waste from
industrial, commercial or institutional premises.
(2)
All agreements mentioned in subsection (1) shall, in addition to any other
terms that the General Manager may stipulate, contain the following terms:
(a)
the waste container shall be clearly marked "No Parking" on the
loading face;
(b)
the owner of the premises shall provide a lock for any waste
container;
(c)
the City is not responsible for locking or unlocking any waste
container;
(d)
the owner of the premises shall ensure that the waste container is
unlocked for collection purposes and by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled
collection day;
(e)
if the owner of the premises fails to unlock the waste container for
collection and the General Manager agrees to unload the container
before the next scheduled collection, the owner shall pay the
unscheduled collection fee set out in Schedule "E";
(f)
a minimum collection frequency for the premises to ensure that all
waste is removed before it becomes unsightly or unsanitary;
(g)
that the charges for collection of waste be the scheduled or
unscheduled collection fees, as applicable, as set out in Schedule
"E";
(h)
that billing shall be quarterly, and minimum quarterly billing shall be
the equivalent of one scheduled pickup as set out in Schedule "E"
regardless of whether a pickup occurred.
(3)
Unless other arrangements are made with the General Manager, the City
shall not collect special or unacceptable waste from industrial, commercial
or institutional premises.
Private Waste Haulers
49.
(Repealed - Bylaw No. 10092 - June 25, 2025)
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PART V
Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste
Construction Waste
50.
(1)
Any person carrying out the construction, alteration or demolition of a
building, structure or landscaping feature on any property shall:
a)
ensure that waste containers are available for the separate storage
and disposal of garbage and recyclable material;
(a.1) place all garbage in a garbage container;
(a.2) place all recyclable material in a recycling container;
(b)
ensure that the waste container is sufficiently covered to prevent the
waste from being dispersed, except while material is being deposited
into the container or while the container is being emptied;
(c)
take all other reasonable steps to prevent the waste from being
dispersed, by wind or in any other manner, on or around the property
or surrounding properties;
(d)
in a timely manner, dispose of all waste resulting from the
construction, alteration or demolition to ensure there is no
unreasonable accumulation of waste on the property during the
construction, alteration or demolition; and
(e)
upon completion of the construction, alteration or demolition, clear
the property of all waste.
(2)
If such waste is not removed by the owner or the contractor, the City may
remove the waste, and the costs of so doing are a debt due to the City by
the owner or contractor.
(3)
No person shall place waste generated from the construction, alteration or
demolition of a building, structure or landscaping feature on any property in
a bin, roll-out cart or stationary container subject to automated collection.
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Construction Vehicles
51.
(1)
No owner or operator of any vehicle leaving property where the
construction, alteration or demolition of a building, structure or landscaping
is occurring shall:
(a)
allow any earth or waste to be deposited upon a street or sidewalk
by or from such vehicle; or
(b)
fail to remove from the street or sidewalk any and all earth or waste
deposited by or from such vehicle.
(2)
If such earth or waste is not removed from the street or sidewalk by the
owner or operator of the vehicle, the City may remove the earth or waste,
and the costs of so doing are a debt due to the City by the owner or operator.
PART VI
Waste Disposal Sites and Waste Management Centre
DIVISION 1
General
General
52.
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), no person shall deposit unacceptable waste at
the Waste Management Centre or a waste disposal site.
(2)
Unacceptable waste, or a specified type of unacceptable waste, may be
deposited at the Waste Management Centre at any location designated by
the City to accept unacceptable waste or a specified type of unacceptable
waste.
(3)
Subject to subsection (4), no person shall deposit special waste at the
Waste Management Centre.
(4)
A person who provides at least 24 hours' notice may, at the discretion of the
General Manager, be permitted to deliver special waste to the Waste
Management Centre upon providing such approvals as the General
Manager may request.
(5)
The General Manager may inspect all waste brought to the Waste
Management Centre or a waste disposal site to determine if the waste
contains special waste, unacceptable waste or recyclable material.
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(6)
Loads containing special waste or unacceptable waste may be refused.
(7)
No person shall deposit waste at a compost depot other than organic
material.
(8)
The owner or person in possession of any animal carcass may make
arrangements with the General Manager for the collection and disposal of
the carcass and shall pay the applicable charge as set out in Schedule "F".
(9)
Where a person disposes of waste at the Waste Management Centre or a
waste disposal site contrary to the terms of this Bylaw, the City may remove
the waste from the Waste Management Centre or waste disposal site, and
the costs of so doing are a debt due to the City from the person who
disposed of the waste.
Complying with Directions
53.
(1)
Every person who attends the Waste Management Centre or a waste
disposal site shall comply with all instructions, directions and signs.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), every person who attends
the Waste Management Centre shall report to the weigh scale.
Payment of Fees
54.
(1)
Unless other arrangements have first been made with the City:
(a)
every person shall pay all applicable fees for disposal at the Waste
Management Centre scale house as set out in Schedule "F"; and
(b)
every commercial compost hauler shall pay the permit fee set out in
Schedule "G"; and
(c)
every person using the compost depot's loader to purchase bulk
finished compost or mulch from the compost depot shall pay the fee
set out in Schedule "G".
(2)
Any person with an outstanding balance owing to the Waste Management
Centre or a compost depot may be refused access to the Waste
Management Centre or any compost depot until the outstanding balance
has been paid in full.
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Unsafe Behaviour
55.
Any person may, at the discretion of the General Manager, be refused access to
the Waste Management Centre or a waste disposal site if they:
(a)
use abusive, threatening or disrespectful language or gestures;
(b)
fail to report to the weigh scale;
(c)
fail to comply with instructions, directions or signs;
(d)
provide false or misleading information; or
(e)
otherwise behave in an unsafe or unacceptable manner.
Hours of Operation
56.
(1)
The hours of operation of the Waste Management Centre shall be:
(a)
set by the General Manager; and
(b)
posted at the Waste Management Centre.
(2)
No person shall deliver any waste to the Waste Management Centre except
during the hours of operation, unless otherwise authorized by the General
Manager.
DIVISION 2
Recycling Depots
Recycling Depots
57.
(1)
The General Manager may establish recycling depots in the City.
(2)
Groups, organizations or businesses wishing to place recycling containers
at City recycling depots shall enter into an agreement with the City.
(3)
The General Manager is authorized to enter into recycling depot
agreements on behalf of the City.
(4)
The General Manager shall set such conditions for site development, site
maintenance and recycling promotion as the General Manager may deem
appropriate.
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(5)
The General Manager may temporarily close or suspend the collection
services at a recycling depot.
Recycling Containers
58.
(1)
All recycling containers at City recycling depots shall be:
(a)
clearly marked with the identity of the collection agency, the type of
material accepted, and instructions for preparation of recyclable
material; and
(b)
placed on the site as directed by the General Manager.
(2)
Recycling containers at City recycling depots shall be for residential users
only and, for further certainty, may not be used by industrial, commercial or
institutional premises.
(3)
(Repealed - Bylaw No. 10092 - June 25, 2025)
Placement of Recyclable Material at Recycling Depots
59.
No person shall:
(a)
place recyclable material at a recycling depot anywhere other than
in a recycling container;
(b)
place waste, other than recyclable material, anywhere at a recycling
depot; or
(c)
place any recyclable material in a recycling container that is not
designated to accept that type of recyclable material.
PART VII
Enforcement
Appointment of Environmental Protection Officers
60.
(1)
The administration and enforcement of this Bylaw is delegated to the
General Manager.
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(2)
The General Manager is authorized to further delegate the administration
and enforcement of this Bylaw to environmental protection officers.
Inspections
61.
The General Manager and environmental protection officers are authorized to
inspect property pursuant to section 324 of The Cities Act to determine if there is
compliance with this Bylaw, including to confirm eligibility for an exemption
mentioned in section 46.
Orders to Remedy
62.
If the General Manager or an environmental protection officer find a contravention
of this Bylaw, they may issue a written order pursuant to section 328 of The Cities
Act requiring the owner or occupant of the property to which the contravention
relates to remedy the contravention.
Registration of Notice of Order
63.
If an order is issued pursuant to section 62, the City may register an interest against
the title of the land that is the subject of the order in accordance with section 328
of The Cities Act.
Appeal of Order to Remedy
64.
(1)
A person may appeal an order made pursuant to section 62 in accordance
with section 329 of The Cities Act.
(2)
An appeal pursuant to subsection (1) shall be made to the Saskatoon
Appeal Board.
(3)
The rules and procedure for an appeal pursuant to subsection (1) shall be
governed by the provisions of The Saskatoon Appeal Board Bylaw, 2024.
Civil Action to Recover Costs
65.
The City may, in accordance with section 332 of The Cities Act, collect any unpaid
expenses or costs incurred by the City in remedying a contravention of this Bylaw
by civil action for debt in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Adding Amounts to Tax Roll
66.
The City may, in accordance with section 333 of The Cities Act, add to the tax roll
of a parcel of land any unpaid:
(a)
expenses or costs incurred by the City in remedying a contravention
of this Bylaw; and
(b)
charges for garbage, organic material or recycling collection
services.
Emergencies
67.
In an emergency, the City may take whatever actions or measures are necessary
to eliminate the emergency in accordance with section 331 of The Cities Act.
Responsibility
68.
Unless otherwise specified, the owner or occupant of a property is responsible for
complying with this Bylaw, and both may be held jointly or severally liable for a
contravention of or failure to comply with this Bylaw.
PART VIII
Offences and Penalties
Offences
69.
(1)
No person shall:
(a)
contravene or fail to comply with any provision of this Bylaw;
(b)
contravene or fail to comply with an order made pursuant to this
Bylaw;
(c)
contravene or fail to comply with any term or condition imposed by
the General Manager pursuant to this Bylaw;
(d)
obstruct or interfere with an environmental protection officer or any
other person acting pursuant to the authority of this Bylaw; or
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(e)
fail to provide their name, address and date of birth upon request by
an environmental protection officer or any other person acting
pursuant to the authority of this Bylaw.
(2)
Subject to the specified penalties listed in Schedule "H", every person who
contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on
summary conviction:
(a)
in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $10,000 and,
in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than
$2,500 for each day during which the offence continues; and
(b)
in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $25,000 and,
in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than
$2,500 for each day during which the offence continues.
Notice of Violation for First and Second Offences
70.
(1)
An environmental protection officer or a peace officer may issue a notice of
violation to any person who has committed a first or second offence listed
in Schedule "H" in the amount listed as the specified fixed or minimum
penalty for that offence in Schedule "H".
(2)
The penalty may be paid:
(a)
in person, during regular office hours, to the cashier located at City
Hall, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan;
(b)
by deposit, at the depository located at the main entrance to City Hall,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; or
(c)
by mail addressed to Corporate Revenue, City Hall, 222 3rd Avenue
North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0J5.
(3)
The date of payment shall be determined as follows:
(a)
for payment in person, the date of payment shall be the date payment
is received by the City;
(b)
for payment by deposit, the date of payment shall be the date
payment is deposited in the depository at City Hall; or
(c)
for payment by mail, the date of payment shall be the federal post
marked date on the remittance.
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(4)
The amount of the penalty to be paid pursuant to subsection (1) shall be
discounted to $75.00 in the case of a first offence and $150.00 in the case
of a second offence if the penalty is paid within 14 calendar days of the date
the notice of violation was issued.
(5)
Notwithstanding subsection (4), no discount is permitted for the offences
mentioned in clauses 1(b) to (d) or section 2 of Schedule "H".
(6)
If payment of the penalty is made prior to the date when the person
contravening the Bylaw is required to appear in court to answer a charge,
the person shall not be liable to prosecution for that offence.
(7)
For the purposes of this section, an offence shall be deemed to be a first
offence if the offender has not been convicted of the same offence or made
a voluntary payment for a notice of violation in respect of the same offence
within the 12 months immediately preceding the commission of the alleged
offence.
Owner of Vehicle Liable
71.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, the owner of any vehicle
involved in the commission of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw shall be liable for
the offence, as well as any other person who may have actually committed the
offence, unless that vehicle owner satisfies the Court that, at the time of the
offence, the vehicle was:
(a)
not being operated by the owner and had not been parked or left
by the owner; and
(b)
not being operated and had not been parked or left by any
authorized person in charge of the vehicle.
Failure to Comply
72.
A conviction for an offence of failing to comply with an order does not relieve the
person convicted from complying with the order and the convicting judge or justice
of the peace may, in addition to any fine imposed, order the person to do any act
or work, within a specified time, to comply with the order with respect to which the
person was convicted.
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Default of Payment
73.
The court may, in default of payment of a fine imposed under this Bylaw, order
imprisonment of the individual for a term not exceeding one year.
PART IX
Miscellaneous
Compliance with Other Laws
74.
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any other law,
including any public health legislation, any environmental protection legislation or
any other bylaw of the City.
Most Restrictive Provision Prevails
75.
If there is a conflict between this Bylaw and any other legislation, regulation or
bylaw, the more restrictive provision prevails.
Bylaw No. 8310
76.
The Waste Bylaw, 2004 is repealed.
Coming into Force
77.
(1)
Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Bylaw comes into force on the day
of its final passing.
(2)
Subsection 24(2) and clause 26(1)(c) come into force on May 1, 2023.
(3)
Clause 43(1)(c) and subsection 43(3) come into force on July 1, 2023.
Read a first time this 31st day of October, 2022.
Read a second time this 31st day of October, 2022.
Read a third time and passed this 31st day of October, 2022.
"Charlie Clark"
"Adam Tittemore"
"SEAL"
Mayor
City Clerk
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Schedule "A"
Organic Material
1.
Subject to section 2, the following materials are organic material for the purposes
of this Bylaw:
(a)
yard and garden waste, including:
(i)
grass clippings, leaves, weeds, plant parts, pumpkins, topsoil
and sod; and
(ii)
small twigs and tree trimmings that are no more than 60
centimetres in length and 2 centimetres in diameter, conifer
cones and needles, wood chips and bark mulch;
(b)
food scraps, including:
(i)
baked goods, dry baking ingredients, bread, cereal, pasta,
noodles, rice, beans, coffee grounds, grains, herbs, spices,
nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, giblets, bones,
eggs and eggshells;
(ii)
dairy products, including milk, yogurt, butter and cheese;
(iii)
solidified fats, cooking oils and food grease; and
(iv)
salad dressing, mayonnaise, gravy and sauces;
(c)
food-soiled products that are unplasticized and free of contaminants
such as household cleaners, including:
(i)
cardboard, including pizza boxes and egg cartons;
(ii)
paper napkins, towel, tissues, plates, cups, muffin wrappers,
coffee filters, teabags, bags, food packaging and newsprint;
(iii)
plant based compostable dinnerware and food containers;
and
(iv)
wooden stir sticks, chop sticks, popsicle sticks, toothpicks and
cutlery;
(d)
other organic waste, including:
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(i)
human and animal hair, other than pig hair; and
(ii)
wax
(paraffin)
paper,
kraft
paper
bags
and
BPI
(Biodegradable Products Institute) certified compostable
bags.
Materials Not Considered Organic Material
2.
Materials that are not considered organic material for the purposes of this Bylaw
include, but are not limited to:
(a)
unacceptable waste and special waste;
(b)
animal waste, including pet waste;
(b.1) cervid products;
(c)
biodegradable and oxodegradable bags;
(d)
cigarettes and cigarette butts;
(e)
compressed gases;
(f)
dangerous goods, including infectious waste;
(g)
dental floss, bandages, gauze, soiled diapers, baby wipes, feminine
hygiene products, and condoms;
(h)
dryer sheets and lint;
(i)
inorganic soils such as clay, silt, sand and gravel;
(j)
metal, textiles, glass, tires and treated, painted or stained lumber;
(k)
nuisance, noxious and prohibited weeds prescribed by The Weed
Control Act;
(l)
pharmaceuticals;
(m)
plastic products, including compostable plastic bags and single-use
coffee pods;
(n)
residential fire pit ash and briquettes;
(o)
vacuum contents and bags.
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Schedule "B"
Recyclable Material
1.
The following materials are recyclable material for the purposes of this Bylaw:
(a)
aluminum and tin cans;
(b)
aluminum foil and pie plates;
(c)
boxboard;
(d)
corrugated cardboard;
(e)
mixed paper, newspaper, fine paper and magazines;
(f)
recyclable plastic containers #1 through #7, except for black plastic
and plastic #6 expanded polystyrene, that have not contained
hazardous products;
(g)
all provincially legislated beverage containers, milk cartons and jugs
and glass food and beverage containers.
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Schedule "C"
Special Waste
1.
The following materials are special waste for the purposes of this Bylaw:
(a)
manure;
(b)
pig hair;
(c)
wire;
(d)
elm trees;
(e)
any other waste that the General Manager determines requires
special handling.
Unacceptable Waste
2.
The following materials are unacceptable waste for the purposes of this Bylaw:
(a)
asbestos;
(b)
automobile waste, including automobile parts, tires, and batteries;
(c)
biomedical waste, meaning medical waste that requires special
precautions in disposal due to environmental, aesthetic or health and
safety concerns, including:
(i)
human anatomical waste;
(ii)
infectious human or animal waste;
(iii)
microbiological waste;
(iv)
blood and body fluid waste, including unsterilized equipment
that has been in contact with blood and body fluid waste; and
(v)
medical sharps such as needles;
(d)
combustible or explosive materials;
(e)
hazardous waste;
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(f)
hot ashes
(g)
liquids;
(h)
petroleum products, including used oil;
(i)
pesticides;
(j)
propane cylinders;
(k)
radioactive material, meaning a nuclear substance as defined by
the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations,
2015 (Canada), SOR/2015-145;
(l)
railway ties;
(m)
slaughterhouse waste.
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Schedule "D"
Residential Recyclable and Organic Materials Collection Fees
Container Type
Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027
Roll-out cart for recyclable
material
$0.245562 per day per dwelling
unit
$0.245562 per day per
dwelling unit
Recycling bin - multiple unit
residence
$0.138838 per day per dwelling
unit
$0.138838 per day per
dwelling unit
Roll-out cart for organic
material
$0.255643 per day per dwelling
unit
$0.241524 per day per
dwelling unit
Residential Garbage Collection Fees
Container Type
Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027
Small roll-out cart for garbage
$0.136470 per day per
dwelling unit
$0.137639 per day per
dwelling unit
Medium roll-out cart for
garbage
$0.257774 per day per
dwelling unit
$0.259982 per day per
dwelling unit
Large roll-out cart for garbage
$0.386660 per day per
dwelling unit
$0.389973 per day per
dwelling unit
Additional large roll-out cart for
garbage
$0.555152 per day per
additional cart
$0.558495 per day per
additional cart
Fee to Apply to Change Size of Roll-Out Cart for Garbage
Fee Type
Effective January 1, 2026
Fee to change size of roll-out cart for garbage $38 per change
Fee to request a size of roll-out cart for
garbage that is different from the default size
when moving to new residence
$0
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Schedule "E"
Rates for Additional Containers and Collections
1.
With prior approval of the General Manager, the owner or occupant of a property,
other than a multiple-unit residence, may rent additional roll-out and stationary
containers from the City at the following rates:
(a)
$5.00 per month per 100 gallon container;
(b)
$10.00 per month per 300 gallon container.
1.1
Notwithstanding section 1, the fee set out in Schedule "D" applies to dwelling units
receiving curbside residential garbage collection services that have an additional
large roll-out cart for garbage.
2.
The following rates shall be charged per pickup in accordance with this Bylaw:
Scheduled
Collection
Unscheduled
Collection
(a)
Manual Collection
Max. 1 cubic yard ..............
(0.765 cubic metres)
At cost
At cost
Waste Containers
(b)
2 cubic yards .....................
(1.529 cubic metres)
$24.00 per pickup
$35.00 per pickup
(c)
3 cubic yards .....................
(2.294 cubic metres)
$31.00 per pickup
$42.00 per pickup
(d)
4 cubic yards .....................
(3.058 cubic metres)
$38.50 per pickup
$49.50 per pickup
(e)
5 cubic yards .....................
(3.823 cubic metres)
$46.00 per pickup
$57.00 per pickup
(f)
6 cubic yards .....................
(4.587 cubic metres)
$54.00 per pickup
$65.00 per pickup
(g)
8 cubic yards .....................
(6.116 cubic metres)
$68.00 per pickup
$79.00 per pickup
(h)
100 US Gallon ..................
Polyethylene Containers
$14.00 per pickup
$25.00 per pickup
(i)
300 US Gallon ..................
Polyethylene Containers
$23.00 per pickup
$34.00 per pickup
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Schedule "F"
Waste Management Centre Fees
Definitions
1.
In this Schedule:
(a)
"clean soil" means soil that has been pre-approved by the City to
be disposed of at the Waste Management Centre and that, in the
opinion of the City:
(i)
does not contain any foreign debris such as wood, stumps,
branches, concrete, plastic or large rocks; and
(ii)
has chemical concentrations of regulated substances below
levels acceptable to the City;
(b)
"electronics" means any electronics accepted by the City for
disposal at the Waste Management Centre;
(c)
"metals" means any metals accepted by the City for disposal at the
Waste Management Centre, which may include appliances,
automotive batteries and propane cylinders.
Entrance Fees
2.
An entrance fee of $20.00 shall be paid by each vehicle each time it enters the
Waste Management Centre to dispose of anything other than the following:
(a)
concrete or brick;
(b)
metals;
(c)
electronics;
(d)
household batteries;
(e)
tires without rims, up to a maximum of 10 per entry;
(f)
deliveries comprised entirely of clean soil;
(g)
bicycles;
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(h)
automobile oil;
(i)
recyclable material;
(j)
elm trees.
Weight Fees
3.
(1)
Customers will not be charged for the first 150 kilograms of
any delivery of waste.
(2)
Customers will be charged pro rata for any weight in excess of 150
kilograms, rounded to the nearest 10 kilograms, at the following rates:
(a)
$0.00 per tonne for deliveries of any of the waste listed in clauses
2(b) to (j);
(b)
$50.00 per tonne for deliveries of concrete or brick;
(c)
$130.00 per tonne for deliveries of special waste, other than elm
trees;
(d)
for deliveries of any waste to which clauses (a) to (c) do not apply:
(i)
in 2026, $108.00 per tonne; and
(ii)
in 2027 and subsequent years, $112.00 per tonne.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the minimum pro rata weight fee
for a delivery of special waste, other than elm trees, is $275.00.
Special Disposal Fees
4.
The following additional special disposal fees apply:
(a)
$10.00 per pig, sheep, cat, dog or other small animal carcass;
(b)
$20.00 per horse, cow or other large animal carcass;
(c)
$20.00 per refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner or other appliance
that contains refrigerants;
(d)
any other rate as may be set by the General Manager for waste that,
in the opinion of the General Manager, requires special handling.
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Schedule "G"
Compost Depot Fees
1.
Bulk finished compost or mulch may be purchased in increments of 1 cubic yard
at a rate of $15.00 per cubic yard.
2.
The fee for a commercial compost hauler seasonal permit is $150.00.
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Schedule "H"
Specified Penalties
1.
The following offences are those for which the penalties listed for 1st and 2nd
contraventions are fixed amounts and the penalties listed for subsequent
contraventions are minimum amounts:
Section
Number
Description
1st
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
2nd
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
Subsequent
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
(a)
4
allow waste to accumulate
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(b)
5
improper disposal of waste
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(c)
6
improper disposal of special
waste
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(d)
7
improper disposal of
unacceptable waste
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(e)
10(1)
improper disposal of food
and yard waste
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(f)
10(3)(a)
fail to ensure proper
placement of waste in a
compost container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(g)
10(3)(b)
fail to ensure proper
placement of compost
container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(h)
10(3)(c)
fail to ensure food and yard
waste is contained in
compost container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(i)
10(3)(d)
fail to maintain compost
container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(j)
10(4)(a)
improper placement or
storage of waste in a
compost container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(k)
10(4)(b)
improper storage of compost
container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(k.1)
12(1)
unauthorized use of a waste
container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(l)
13(a)
place or store waste other
than recyclable material in a
recycling container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
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Section
Number
Description
1st
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
2nd
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
Subsequent
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
(m)
13(b)
place or store waste other
than organic material in an
organic material container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(n)
13(c)
place waste in a waste
container in a manner that
prevents the lid from freely
and completely closing
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(o)
13(d)
overfill a waste container so
that waste may fall to the
ground
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(p)
13(e)
place waste on top of a
waste container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(q)
13(f)
place waste on the ground
near a waste container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(r)
13(g)
allow a waste container to
remain on a public right-of-
way for more than 24 hours
preceding collection day
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(s)
13(h)
allow a waste container to
remain on a public right-of-
way on or after 7:00 p.m. on
collection day
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(t)
13(i)
fail to flatten and bundle or
bag cardboard prior to
disposal
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(u)
13(j)
fail to thoroughly drain all
garbage, and wrap and
securely tie it in a paper or
plastic bag prior to disposal
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(v)
13(k)
deposit waste that exceeds
0.5 meters in a waste
container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(w)
13(l)
fail to ensure that garbage
capable of becoming putrid
is contained in a sealed bag
or container prior to disposal
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
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Section
Number
Description
1st
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
2nd
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
Subsequent
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
(x)
13(k)
fail to ensure that all sharp
or pointed objects are
wrapped or contained in a
puncture proof and sealed
container prior to disposal
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(y)
14
causing or permitting loss of
or damage to a City-owned
waste container
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(z)
16
unauthorized scavenging of
waste
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(aa)
18(1)
allow waste to escape from
vehicle transporting waste
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(bb)
18(2)
transport waste without
taken proper measures to
prevent waste from escaping
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(cc)
19(1)
improper transport of offal,
swill or offensive waste
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(dd)
19(2)
allow vehicle transporting
offal, swill or offensive waste
to stand in a street longer
than thirty minutes
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(ee)
20
leave vehicle containing
waste overnight on a public
right-of-way or on private
property in a residential area
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(ee.1)
20.1(a)
failure to produce private
waste hauler records
$500.00
$1000.00
$2000.00
(ee.2)
20.1(b)
falsifying private waste
hauler records
$500.00
$1000.00
$2000.00
(ff)
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fail to supply, maintain,
place, locate or relocate bins
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(gg)
51(a)
allow earth or waste to be
deposited on a street or
sidewalk
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(hh)
51(b)
fail to remove earth or waste
from a street or sidewalk
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
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Section
Number
Description
1st
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
2nd
Offence
Fixed
Penalty
Subsequent
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
(ii)
52(7)
deposit waste at a compost
depot other than organic
waste
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
(jj)
59
improper placement of
waste or recyclable material
at a recycling depot
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
2.
The following offences are those for which the penalties listed for 1st, 2nd and
subsequent contraventions are minimum amounts:
Section
Number
Description
1st
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
2nd
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
Subsequent
Offence
Minimum
Penalty
(a)
43
fail to ensure adequate
waste containers are
available
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(b)
44
improper disposal of
commercial cooking grease
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(c)
45
fail to provide required
education or information to
employees or tenants
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(d)
46(3)
fail to notify the General
Manager of a change in
circumstances
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(e)
46(4)
give false or misleading
information in an application
for an exemption
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(f)
47(1)
fail to ensure waste is
removed before becoming
unsightly or unsanitary
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(g)
47(2)
fail to ensure waste is taken
to the appropriate place
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
(h)
47(3)
conduct on-site composting
without approval
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00
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(i)
47(4)
fail to comply with
regulations, terms or
conditions for on-site
composting
$500.00
$1,000.00 $2,000.00