News & Alerts
Hauled Wastewater Program Policy and Fee Update Report
Please review the Hauled Wastewater Program Council Report and Policy approved by Regional Council November 17th, 2011. Highlights of the new policy include:
- Policy, Procedures, and rates will be effective May 1, 2012
- Registration will begin in January 2012 and must be completed by May 31, 2012
- A single rate for both hauled wastewater receiving facilities has been adopted to facilitate full cost recovery and phased in over a two-year period. Full details of the new rate structure are included within the report
Several changes were made to address feedback on the draft policy received at the August 9th, 2011 consultation meeting. A summary of amendments from the existing policy, to the new policy is attached to the Council report.
York Region has prepared communications for residents on septic systems to explain the rate increases. This should be distributed within the first quarter of 2012.
All Haulers will begin to receive information on the registration process by January 2012.
If you would like additional information, or have questions, please contact Chris Barlow, Program Manager - Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement, at (905) 830-4444 ext. 5048. Or you may send an email to sewerusebylaw@york.ca
Thank you for your participation in the development of this policy. We look forward to mutually beneficial relationships as we continue to extend hauled waste receiving services to the Hauler community.
Posted on November 18th
An opportunity hear about the Infectious Disease policy
Portable Toilet Providers and members of OASIS,
This is a must attend session if you are in the Portable Toilet business. It is your opportunity to hear from the Ministry of Labour and their Infectious Disease policy:
For more information call Colleen at 1-877-202-0082. See you there.
Posted on November 17th
Residuals & Biosolids - Information You May Be Interested In from WEAO
The Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) is the pre-eminent organization of technical and professional individuals dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Ontario’s water environment. As such, your organization has been identified by our Residuals and Biosolids Committee as having an interest in the management of residuals and biosolids, as well as their end uses.
As professionals in the water environment sector, we want to ensure the most up to date and technically accurate information is available to you, including best management practices being implemented in the Province of Ontario. We also want to keep you informed of new developments and technologies in our industry.
Posted on August 27th
Potential Changes for the Next Edition of the Building Code
As part of Ontario's commitment to building a streamlined and focused regulatory environment, Ontario is working to create a Building Code that is simpler, open and responsive to the needs and concerns of all its partners. That is why Ontario is always looking for your views on potential changes for the next edition of the Building Code. Your participation is important.
Download the Building Code (Second Round of Changes) PDF
All comments must be sent to Municipal Affairs and Housing by April 1, 2011
Posted on March 21st
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Information Sessions
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be holding 6 information sessions across the province to explain potential changes to the new edition of the Ontario Building Code.
Posted on February 28th
Invitation to Provincial Policy Statement Five Year Review Regional Workshops
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in conjunction with other land use planning ministries, is undertaking a review of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (PPS), as required under the Planning Act. The main goal of the review is to assess the need for revisions to the PPS.
The PPS is the integrated, consolidated statement of all ministries’ policies concerning land use for Ontario and it provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Municipal councils, planning boards and any other decision makers including the Ontario Municipal Board, must ensure their decisions that affect planning matters are consistent with the PPS.
Posted on September 16th
WEAO's New Report Regarding Biosolids
WEAO is pleased to announce the completion of a new report related to biosolids titled “Assessing the Fate and Significance of Microconstituents and Pathogens in Sewage Biosolids - Update of the 2001 WEAO Report on Fate and Significance”.
Posted on July 27th