Illegal Disposal Bylaws
Property owners, landlords, and tenants are reminded of a number of enforced bylaws in place to keep the City clean of garbage and debris.
YARDS BYLAW
The yards bylaw prohibits anyone from using any land or structure within the City to dispose of garbage, refuse, industrial and domestic waste. Domestic waste includes items such as refrigerators, stoves, furniture, and paper.
ILLEGAL DUMPING BYLAW
Also, anyone throwing, placing or depositing debris on any private or municipal property within the City can be charged under a second bylaw that covers illegal dumping.
Both the bylaws above carry a penalty of up to $5,000.
WASTE COLLECTION BYLAW
The bylaw governing the City's waste collection prohibits people from: damaging, removing or upsetting waste receptacles put out for collection; putting garbage in receptacles that do not belong to them; and littering.
The City is moving towards more stringent enforcement and will issue orders, and/or move directly to charges against property owners in violation of these bylaws. While property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties, landlords must also work with tenants to ensure debris is not left at the property.
Additionally, should debris be left at the property an administration fee of $125 and the cost of clean-up will be applied to the property tax bill.
STREETS BYLAW
The Streets Bylaw prohibits various actions (see table) to preserve the cleanliness and safety of Kingston streets.
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STREETS BYLAW 2004-190 |
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Set fine |
Total payable |
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Attach a poster, advertisement, or document on a pole, tree, or other object on a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Printing, drawing, or marking on a sidewalk |
$145.00 |
$175.00 |
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Block or obstruct a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Deposit leaves or brush on a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Damage, destroy or remove object or structure on a highway |
$495.00 |
$610.00 |
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Deposit prohibited item on a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Set fire or burn anything on a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Polluting or fouling a highway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
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Deposit snow or ice on roadway |
$245.00 |
$300.00 |
