Ottawa : Règlement no 2013-416, art. 46 — Property Standards By-law

1) Every building and place of business shall be provided with sufficient receptacles to contain all garbage, refuse and trade waste. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 2) Despite subsection (1), where a building is providing sufficient receptacles, each place of business is not required to provide individual receptacles. 3) Receptacles shall be covered at all times and shall be located in the rear yard, when space can accommodate it, or otherwise in a side yard, but shall not be located in a front yard. 4) Despite subsection (3), an outdoor receptacle may be located in the front yard of a building where authority has been granted under a site plan or other agreement. 5) The property owner and every occupant operating within a place of business shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Chief Property Standards Officer, that sufficient garbage and refuse storage facilities are provided for each business. 6) Where sufficient facilities are not provided as required by subsection (5), the owner and occupant shall,

• a) provide additional receptacles; or
• b) provide for an increased frequency of pick-up. 7)

Where a place of business provides an in-situ container for garbage and refuse, it shall be constructed of,

• a) metal with tight-fitting lids;
• b) wood lined with metal with tight-fitting lids; or
• c) other acceptable rodent-proof material. 8) Where commercial containers or in-situ containers are visible from a public street or lane, or the subject site abuts residential properties, the area where the containers are stored shall be enclosed on all sides by a wall or solid fence not less than 1.8 m (6 ft.), such wall or fence containing an adequate door or gate to allow for the removal of garbage or refuse. 9) Every place of business shall drain and pre-contain all organic or liquid garbage and refuse in plastic bags or other acceptable watertight containers prior to placement in a receptacle. 10) A garbage disposal room, garbage storage area, container or receptacle shall be washed and disinfected as often as is necessary to maintain a clean and odour free condition, and shall be maintained in good repair. 6) Every container for organic waste and recyclable items shall be:
• a) maintained in a clean, neat and tidy condition; and
• b) emptied regularly in accordance with the waste collection schedule established by the City. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 VERMIN PREVENTION