Halton Hills cracking down on COVID-19 related litter
Published April 22, 2020 at 1:46 pm
The Town of Halton Hills says it’s cracking down on the littering of personal protective equipment being used to protect against COVID-19.
The Town of Halton Hills says it’s cracking down on the littering of personal protective equipment being used to protect against COVID-19.
“Use a garbage can or take it home and throw it out there”, said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The town should not have to tell people that littering is an offense and more than that, relying on others to dispose of their discarded personal protective equipment is a health hazard.”
Halton Hills staff says there’s has been in increase in discarded gloves and face masks in parking lots, natural areas, and on streets.
The current by-law states:
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No person shall throw, place or deposit refuse or cause or permit refuse to be placed upon private property, without the consent of the owner of the property; town property without the written consent of the town; the property of the Regional Municipality of Halton or of a local board without the written consent of the Regional Municipality of Halton or the local board; or a highway.
“The fine is $200. This is a health issue,” added Town of Halton Hills Chief Administrative Officer Brent Marshall. “We’re in the midst of a pandemic and careless discard of masks and gloves is simply unacceptable.”
The town is asking residents to call the COVID-19 hotline at 905-825-4722 to report an incident and request the presence of a by-law officer.
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