Hamilton By-law 10-118, s. 4(5) — Yard Maintenance By-law

Every owner or occupant of property shall ensure that all waste which accumulates on their property is:

• (a) when not placed out for collection in accordance with applicable City by-laws, in containers:
• (i) made of rigid, watertight construction;
• (ii) provided with a tight-fitting cover, which may be removed only when the container is empty or is being actively loaded;
• (iii) maintained in good condition without holes or spillage; and
• (iv) closed, or emptied, rinsed and cleaned when not in use, to prevent the escape of offensive odour or waste; and
• (v) kept in a rear yard located against a building, structure, fence or retaining wall and arranged in an orderly manner; and
• (b) not allowed to accumulate for longer than 10 days.