National Parks of Canada Garbage Regulations (SOR/80-217)

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Regulations are current to 2024-10-14 and last amended on 2010-02-02. Previous Versions

SCHEDULE I(Sections 2 and 4)

	Type of Garbage Container	Specifications
	Column I	Column II
1	Rigid metal or plastic	70 cm maximum height; 45 cm maximum diameter; 150 L maximum capacity; 35 kg maximum weight when full; tight fitting, waterproof cover; two carrying handles permanently affixed to the sides.
2	Steel refuse containers	well fitting and easily operated covers; painted outside; proper brackets for disposal vehicle attachment; free from cracks or major dents; proper base stands or wheels; of a size approved by the superintendent.
3	Disposal Plastic Bag (may be used only for containing waste when plastic bags containing waste are stored inside an approved enclosure)	close fitting, waterproof, thickness of 3/1000 inches (.0762 mm); maximum height of 100 cm; maximum width of 70 cm; maximum weight when full, 25 kg; free from holes, tears or other damage.
4	Self-dumping garbage container	(a) capacity of 2 cubic yards (1.5 m³) or more, with a minimum width of 51 inches (1295 mm), a minimum height of 75 inches (1905 mm) and a minimum depth of 88 inches (2235 mm); or (b) compatible with the garbage collection and disposal system used in the park.