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hEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: JULY 8, 1991
REPORT #: WD-62-91 FILE #: 0.20. 02
SUB,ECT: DISPOSAL OF BRUSH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-62-91 be received for information.
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REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No. l: By-law 90-178
No.2 : Durham Transfer Station Prices
2.0 BACKGROUND
2 . 1 At a regular meeting held on May 6, 1991, Council approved
Recommendation #GPA-319-91:
"THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to
investigate and report on the most efficient manner
of responding to requests made by residents
pertaining to the disposal of brush. "
3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
3 . 1 Brush Collected for Curbside Garbage Collection
Brush may be set out for pick-up weekly with the household refuse
in bundles or in containers . The following restrictions apply:
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Restrictions for Bundles
Brush must be securely tied in compact bundles or parcels, not
exceeding 1.2 meters (4 ft) in length and 60 centimetres ( 2
ft. ) in diameter or weighing over 22 . 7 kilograms ( 50 lbs. ) .
Restrictions for Containers
Brush placed in containers for garbage collection must be:
1) in a returnable receptacle:
* manufactured for the use of the collection of household
refuse
* of a height not more than 66 centimetres (2611 )
* of a diameter of not more than 46 centimetres (1811 )
* constructed of materials, which have an equivalent
durability to number 28 gauge metal
* having a tight fit waterproof lid and two (2) handles of
adequate strength for lifting and weighing not more than
22 . 7 kilograms (50 lbs) with contents
2) in a non returnable plastic bag:
* of a capacity of not more than 0 . 08 cubic meters (3
cu. ft. )
* composed of material of not less than 1-1/2 mil gauge
material capable of carrying 22 .7 kilograms (50 lbs) of
contents without tearing
* weighing not more than 22 . 7 kilograms (50 lbs. ) with
contents
3) a non returnable carton
* of a capacity of not more than 0. 08 cubic meters (3
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cu. ft. )
* weighing not more than 22 .7 kilograms (50 lbs. ) with
contents
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3 .2 The garbage contract specifies that brush, along with garden wastes
and grass clippings, are classified as "Household Refuse" and a
limited of six (6) bags and/or containers of Household Refuse may
be set out at the curbside for garbage collection. Effective July
2, 1991, the maximum number of bags will be reduced from six to
five for garbage collection.
This reduction will limit the amount of brush that can be discarded
and other alternatives must be taken.
3 . 3 Other Alternatives
1) Brush from residential only may be taken to the Durham Region
Transfer Stations located in Oshawa or in Blackstock.
The Cost for brush to be discarded at Landfill sites is
provided on Attachment No. l.
2) Brush may be set on fire in the rural areas subject to a
written permit issued by the Fire Chief or his designate and
subject to a competent person at all times in charge of the
burning (Attachment No. 2) .
3 .4 Future Considerations
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Brush being deposited at the Metro Landfill site will eventually
be banned. Different alternatives for residential service for brush
and such like materials are being considered at this time.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
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Walter A. Evans, . . ,PEng ALawreeKotseff,
Director of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer
GA*WAE*llv
June 25, 1991
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY-LAW 90- 178
being a By-law to regulate the setting of fires within the Town
of Newcastle
WHEREAS Section 2 . 6 . 3 .4 of The Fire Code prohibits open air
burning without approval, cave and excepting a small , confined,
supervised fire used for cooking food;
AND WHEREAS Section 210 (28) of The Municipal Act empowers the
municipality to prescribe time limits and precautions to be
observed by persons setting out fires ;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle hereby enacts as follows :
1. No person shall light, ignite or start or allow or cause
or permit to be lighted, ignited or started a fire of any
kind whatsoever in the open air in the Town of Newcastle.
2 . Notwithstanding Paragraph 1 of this By-law, the following
exceptions are permitted:
(a) open fires used to cook on grills or barbecues ;
(b) burning of leaves in the rural area subject to a
written permit issued by the Fire Chief or his
designate and subject to the presence of a competent
person at all times in charge of the burning
3 . By-law 75-33 and all related amendments thereto are hereby
repealed.
4 . Every person who contravenes an of the 4
Y provisions of this
By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable
to a fine of not more than $2, 000 . 00 exclusive of, costs .
5 . This By-law shall come into force and effect on the day it
is passed by Council .
BY-LAW read a first time this 29th day of October 1990
BY-LAW read a second time this 29th day of October 1990
BY-LAW read a third time and fina assed this 29 h day of
October 1990
MAYOR
CLERK.
ATTACHMENT 116, 1
"SID-62-91
February 6, 1991
NOTICE TO WASTE DISPOSAL CUSTOMERS
UTILIZING DURHAM REGION SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Effective March 1, 1991, the rate for disposing of refuse at waste
disposal facilities in the Region of Durham will increase as
follows:
a) Rates for passenger cars, pick-up trucks and vans with or
without utility trailers:
Under 100 kg (220 lb. ) NO CHARGE
(Only one such free load will
be allowed per day for each
vehicle)
b) Rate for clean fill material NO CHARGE
(Landfill only)
c) Where weigh scales are available and in service, the rate will
be:
1) Mixed loads will be charged as waste ($150.00 per tonne)
2) Rate of $2.00 per 13.33 kg or fraction thereof ($150.00
per tonne) for waste disposal in all sites.
3) Rate of $2 .00 per 20.50 kg or fraction thereof ($97. 50 per
tonne) for recyclable material disposal in all sites.
d) Where weigh scales are not available or not in service, the
rate will be:
SEPARATED
RECYCLABLE
WASTE MATERIAL
,. 1) All vehicles (incl. pick-up $ 46.00 $ 30.00
trucks and vans but excluding
passenger cars) of less than
3000 kg GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight)
2) Single-axle truck from 3000 kg $ 175.00 $ 105.00
up to 7500 kg GVW
3) Single-axle truck over 7500 kg $ 517.00 $ 336.00
GVW
4) Double-axle truck except $ 657.00 $ 427.00
compactor type
5) Double-axle truck compactor $1,517 .00 $ 986.00
type
6) Tri-axle truck and 75 cubic $3,009 .00 $1,956.00
yard tractor trailer compactor
type
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Yours truly
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WD-62-91
Director of Operations