asquith - Welcome and General Information

1. GARBAGE - Curb site pickup is the town’s method of garbage disposal (curb side bins). There is a $8.75/month per household charge for residential garbage pickup. This charge is added to the utility bill.

Pick up of garbage carts containing bagged garbage is Thursdays in the morning. Please have garbage bin at the curb by 7:00 am on that day. Place the cart with the wheels facing toward the curb. Please refrain from parking on the street on collection day, if there are vehicles on the street, place container 3 feet from the vehicle.

2. Wheel out your cart with the lid closed. You must be able to close the lid without packing garbage in the cart too tightly; otherwise the excess weight will make the emptying of the cart more difficult.

6. Inform the town office of any damage, vandalism or theft of the cart. It is important to note the serial number stamped on the cart placed at your residence. You are responsible for damage to the container, so please ensure it is stowed in a safe place.

Thank you for your cooperation in making this new, cleaner and more efficient system of waste collection work for you. Items not allowed in or near carts.

- hazardous waste including paint, solvents, etc., sod, dirt or concrete, hot ashes, construction or demolition materials including boards, roofing materials, carpet etc., automotive parts, oil filters, oil, etc., tree clippings over 2’ in length, liquids of any kind, animals or animal parts.

2. RECYCLING - The Town of Asquith, as a member of the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Inc. is pleased to have a Recycling Program. The purpose of this program is to reduce waste and the impact on our environment. The recycle bins are located on Charles Street, just north of the post office.

Cardboard All types except waxed. Please flatten boxes so more can be put in container. No styrofoam, plastic, drink cartons or paper allowed in this compartment.

Plastic The recycle bins are no longer accepting any plastics. Please do not put any in with other recyclables as you may contaminate them and cause all contents to be thrown in a landfill. Plastic milk cartons may still be returned to Sarcan.

If you collect recyclables in plastic bags or cardboard boxes, it is not necessary to empty it into the bin. The entire container may be placed in the appropriate bin.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEPARATE THE ITEMS AND PLACE THEM IN THE CORRECT COMPARTMENT, AS THE COST TO DO IT LATER WILL BE PASSED ON TO US.

The container may be used by the residents of the Town of Asquith and the R.M. of Corman Park. If you live in another town or R.M., please contact your councilor for information on a recycle program for your area.

The landfill is open for the use of the residents of Asquith and the residents of the RM of Corman Park. All other users must pay a fee for usage ($1.00 per garbage barrel of normal household waste) and $5.00 per 1/2 ton load (providing there are no shingles or concrete).

You MUST report to the landfill attendant BEFORE you unload any material. The attendant must inspect your load prior to unloading. You must provide the landfill attendant with your full name and street address or RM land description. There is a charge for ALL who dispose of concrete or shingles - $25.00 per 1/2 ton load, $50.00 per 1 ton load, $100.00 per 3 ton load.

Because of fire danger, loose leaves and loose trash must be bagged. Loose loads may be refused. THERE IS NO SMOKING AT THE LANDFILL. The landfill supervisor has the ability to refuse access to any individuals refusing to extinguish their cigarettes in their ashtray.

There is absolutely no dumping of tires, vehicles, oil, paint, pesticides, chemicals, dead animals or hot ashes / embers. Computers and computer equipment will not be accepted at the landfill any more, as SARCAN now recycles this material.

4. NO BURNING IN THE TOWN LIMITS - In order for Asquith to comply with requests from Saskatchewan Environment and concerned citizens, town council instituted a bylaw to;

Prohibition 2. No person shall cause or permit to be caused the open burning of trash, refuse, garbage, industrial waste or any other material or waste in an open fire or an incinerator in a manner that causes air pollution within the boundaries of the Town of Asquith.

Exclusions 4. Sections 2 & 3 of this bylaw do not apply to: a) a camp fire or outdoor fireplace used for recreational purposes; b) an outdoor fire using charcoal, processed coal or coke for cooking purposes; ...

5. BUSINESS LICENSE – A business license is required by anyone coming into town to conduct a trade or business. Anyone conducting a business in Asquith; be they direct sellers, transient traders or contractors require a license from the Town of Asquith.

This bylaw was set up to make sure the consumer is protected. (Often a shady business will not acquire a license.) This bylaw also makes sure that those business people who pay a business tax or buy a business license in Asquith are being treated with equal fairness as businesses from out of Town.

You can help to enforce this bylaw by requesting to see the business license of salesmen, tradesmen, and contractors. There is fine of up to $3,000 for an individual who disregards this bylaw; there is a fine of up to $5,000 for a business that does the same.

6. DOG and CAT LICENSES - A license is required for dogs and cats in Asquith, and can be bought at the Asquith town office. The cost is $10.00 for a neutered animal and $20.00 for an un-neutered animal.

Tickets will be issued to those who do not buy licenses for their animals or those who have a dog impounded for running at large. If you are having problems with dogs running at large, witness complaint forms are available at the town office. The offenders will then be served with a ticket.

7. BUILDING PERMIT - is required by any resident building a structure that is larger than 10’ by 10’. The building permit application has to be filled out and turned into the town office, along with any accompanying plans. This application is then perused by a building inspector. Once the permit has been approved by the inspector, and the building permit fee has been paid, the builder may then start building.

An application is required if one is planning to erect, construct, alter, place or reconstruct a building. If one is planning to demolish or move a building, an application must be made to the town office and an application fee paid. In addition, the applicant must deposit a refundable sum to cover the cost of restoring the site to such condition that it is not dangerous to public safety. If the applicant restores the site, the deposit is then returned to the applicant.

Therefore, if one is planning on doing any of this sort of work, it would be in their best interest to apply for a permit well in advance to ensure that it can be approved by the time one wants to start building.

8. SNOW REMOVAL - the Town asks that residents avoid parking in the street during the winter months, as this impedes snow removal with the grader. Vehicles that are parked on the street will often result in large amounts of snow surrounding the vehicle, and neighboring driveways being plugged with snow. Move emptied garbage carts as soon as possible.

9. NOISE - Town of Asquith, Noise Bylaw (Bylaw #5/89) prohibits creating a noise of any nature which may be heard in any residence between the hours of 10 o’clock in the evening and 7 o’clock in the morning of any weekday or 8 o’clock in the morning of any holiday.

10. HEALTH NURSE -A health nurse visits our town once a month (the first Wednesday) for baby vaccination clinics and visits. Please phone the town office at 329-4341 to book your appointment.

Please feel free to call 329-4341 or drop in between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, and between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The town office offers photocopying, at a cost of 15 cents per page, or 5 cents per page if you bring your own paper. The town can also fax for you at a cost of $1.00 per local page or $2.00 per page for long distance. The fax number is 329-4969. The email address is town.asquith@sasktel.net

Water leaks and careless use of water can quickly bring the total of your utility bill up. A leaking faucet, a quietly running toilet or water softener are often culprits of hidden water usage, although those who have houses with underground sprinklers should be sure to have their lines inspected. Inspect any source of waste for leaks often, and if leaks are discovered, repair them at once; you are responsible to pay for the water used.

13. TREES - Residents are responsible for pruning of trees and branch removal on their property. There may be problems with roots of tree growing into and plugging the sewer lines from your house to the street. Ask the previous owners or your landlord if there has been a problem. This is usually fixed by an annual ‘roto rooter’ of the sewer lines to remove the roots. Contact the town office to book an appointment.

Planting of trees on your lot is permitted. If you plant on the town boulevard (runs along the front of every property), these then become town property. Before you fence or dig, it is your responsibility to call SK Power, SK Energy and SK Tel to make sure you do not disturb underground lines.

14. NEWS – Periodic newsletters are mass mailed. Current news can be found in the monthly publication, the RM Review and in The Biggar Independent. Copies of these can be found at most businesses in town.

Important announcements are posted at the Asquith Coop, Post Office and Town Office. Water line cleaning announcements are posted at the Post Office prior to the time they occur.

15. SCHOOL - The Town of Asquith has a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school; ~332 students. Lord Asquith School offers a wide variety of classes and intramural sports, and has been commended for its academic excellence and its ability to bring home many provincial, regional and district medals in sports. Check www.spiritsd.ca for details on the school division.