Residents of Greater Napanee will see new rules for curbside garbage, yard waste collection, and municipal disposal sites after council approved an updated Solid Waste By-law 2026-0023 on Feb. 24, 2026. The bylaw replaces waste management regulations that had been in place since 2006.
The update sets a 2.5 cubic metre limit for brush and yard waste and formalizes rules for waste placement, tagged refuse containers, and municipal Giveaway Days. Access to disposal sites is limited to residents with proof of residency, and boats, boat motors, and hot tubs are no longer accepted. Commercial and institutional recyclables are now permitted at municipal sites.
The bylaw also introduces fines: $75 for untagged garbage, $150 for other collection infractions, $250 for counterfeit tags, and $1,000 for producing or selling them. Enforcement discretion rests with municipal staff, who can refuse collection or deny site access if properties are not maintained to standards.
Council approved the bylaw despite concerns from residents about enforcement consistency, impacts on larger properties, and protections for seniors or residents with disabilities. Town staff will communicate further details as the rules are implemented.
