| Things You Should Know |
| The Green Bin Program |
| If you are one of the families in Waterloo chosen to participate in the Region's Green Bin Organics Program, you can find all kinds of helpful tips and information on the Region of Waterloo's website. Click here to learn more about this environmentally friendly program: About the Program |
| Tips for Garbage Day |
| As you know, we've been experiencing quite a bit of a problem when it comes to garbage collection day, specifically when it's stormy and windy outside. I've contacted the Region of Waterloo to see if they have any advice or can provide us with some guidance as to how we can alleviate this problem. The answer I've received is as follows:
The collection crews do their best to collect the material on windy days. The following tips on a windy day may help.
The installation of garbage boxes on each street is not something they are considering at this time. |
| Neighbourhood Safety |
| There have been a series of incidents recently that warrant some concern for our neighbourhood. We applaud those folks who took the time to file police reports and share the information about the incidents to the rest of our community. At the June 2009 Safety Meeting, representatives from both Neighbourhood Watch and the Waterloo Regional Police were present to discuss the problems and some possible solutions. It appears from all who attended that we are on the right track in terms of caring about what happens in our neighbourhood and having meetings to talk about possible solutions. For more information on the Block Parent program, check out the Block Parent Brochure. For more information on the Neighbourhood Watch, check out the Neighbourhood Watch Brochure. Here are some additional documents: Home Security Self Audit (5MB), Your Guide to Calling Police (17MB), Crime Stoppers Info (9MB), and Crime Stoppers Wallet-sized (2MB). |
| How to use a Roundabout |
Important Roundabout Rules:
For more information click here. |
| By-law Enforcement |
| The main number to call to report by-law infractions is 519.747.8785. The top 5 by-law infractions are: Parking: On the street, on the lawn, in the front yard, etc.
Lot Maintenance: Derelict vehicles in the driveway, unsealed garbage on the lot, lack of lawn maintenance, etc. The City does conduct routine property checks and distributes fines where necessary. Noise: Noise infractions can occur 24/7 and incidents should be reported to the Police at 519.653.7700. You can remain anonymous when reporting the incident, but please make sure you request an occurrence report number so you can follow-up later on. Keep this by-law in mind when you hear the builders installing roof shingles at 6am, or when they're busy working on stat holidays. Nuisance: Incidents can include the knocking over of garbage bins, public urination, going through people's blue boxes, etc. Garbage/Litter: The dumping of garbage on our paths and in our woodlots is illegal and when seen, should be reported immediately to the City via Leslie Roach at 519.747.8645. With respect to the garbage on housing construction sites, you can contact Rob Trotter at Development Services at 519.747.8752. |
| Pesticides |
| This is the first year for this by-law and as a result, only warnings are being given at this point. The by-law states that no
pesticides, including Weed N Feed, etc., will be used/sprayed during the months of July and August. During the months when pesticides
can be sprayed, a warning sign indicating pesticide use must be posted 24 hours prior to the area being sprayed.
Lawn signs are available at: |
| Dog Waste |
| Dog owners have a legal responsibility to clean up after their dogs and to dispose of the waste at home, not in the garbage cans in the parks. If you see someone breaking this law, there are two things you can do. You can call the Humane Society immediately at 519.745.5615 and they will do their best to come down and educate the offender. You can also call the By-law office to report the incident, but keep in mind that without specific information such as name and/or address of the offender, there won't be much that By-law officials can do. Parks and trash cans will be cleaned by the City as per the park rotation schedule. Again, if you own a pet, do the right thing and properly clean up after your dog. |
| Water Restrictions |
| Due to reduced water pumping capacity, the Region of Waterloo's Commissioner of Transportation and Environmental Services
announced a Stage 2 Water Supply Emergency will be in effect from May 31 to September 30 each year.
As per by-law 03-025 and amendments, residents were restricted to once per week lawn watering between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. If your address ends in: Please contact the Region at 519.575.4495 for more information. Time Restrictions for ALL watering: 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Please be aware that the following amendments to the Stage 2 Outdoor Water Use By-law were approved by Regional Council on March 22, 2006.
Please contact the Region at 519.575.4495 for more information. |
| Goodwill Drop-off Centre |
| The Regional Waste Management Site on Erb Street is now collecting clothes for Goodwill.
They are calling it a Goodwill Donation Express Centre. This is great because the nearest Goodwill Drop-off Centre is located at Weber St.
For more information, visit the Region's website at this address: |