The Town of Asquith would like to welcome you! The following is some important information.
1. GARBAGE AND RECYCLING - Curb site pickup is the town’s method of garbage disposal and recycling (curb side bins). There is a $11.50/month per household charge for residential garbage pickup and residential recycling pickup. This charge is added to the utility bill.
Pick up of carts is Thursdays in the morning. The garbage cart is picked up one week, the recycle bin the next week. For more information regarding what recyclables are allowed, please go back to the website menu and click on Recycling Program. Please have the cart 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.
If it is snowing on the Thursday please move your empty carts from the street as soon as possible to facilitate snow removal.
The Town of Asquith encourages composting of your food waste materials (not meat or dairy) and recycling of recyclable items. Cart pickup is once a week.
General guidelines on container use for garbage (grey cart):
1. Use your cart to dispose of your bagged trash. The garbage must be secure.
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.
3. Place the cart on the street on collection day.
4. Remove the emptied cart from the street as soon as possible and before the end of the day.
5. Do not remove the cart from its assigned address.
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.
3. LANDFILL
The landfill hours are:
Monday 9:00 - 1:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday 9:00 - 5:00
The landfill is only open these described hours. Please plan your yard and house cleanups, and your construction work accordingly!
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, as well as batteries are accepted at the landfill, however please ensure to ask the supervisor where to deposit them. AS well, SARCAN also recycles this material, as well as paint.
ABSOLUTELY NO VERBAL ABUSE TO THE LANDILL SUPERVISOR WILL BE TOLERATED.
The Asquith Landfill will not be open if the temperature, with the wind chill, is -40 degrees or colder. The Landfill is not open Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day.
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;
Regulate the Burning of Refuse Within the Boundaries of the Town of Asquith. Burning of trash in burning barrels is not allowed.
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.
For more information, please refer to the Building Bylaw under the Bylaw Sections of this website.
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 and recycling 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. For more information, please refer to the Noise Bylaw under the Bylaws section of this website.
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.
11. TOWN OFFICE SERVICES - The Asquith Town Office invites inquiries about the town, and what it can offer you.
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
12. WATER BILLINGS – are 12 times per year. Actual water readings are done in March, June, July, August, September and December. All other months, estimate billings are done.
Water bills are payable upon receipt. The late payment policy is as follows:
At the completion of thirty days from the calendar date of actual billing, a "Notice of Bill in Arrears" is issued. At this time, a 2.5% penalty is added to the arrears. At the completion of fifteen days from the calendar date of "Notice of Bill in Arrears", a "Final Notice" is issued. Upon receipt of a "Final Notice", the user has seven (7) days to make payment or the service will be:
a)terminated if between May and October
b) added to the civic address' taxes if between November and June
When the water is cut off, it shall not be resumed until all arrears have been paid, together with a fee of $20.00 to cover the expenses of turning off the water and turning it on again; provided that if the Town is required to turn on the said water service outside the employees' regular working hours, the fee shall be $50.00.
MONTHLY WATER RATES
3,000 gallons or less/month Minimum-$21.00
3,001 gallons or more Minimum-$21.00 plus $7.00/ 1,000 gallons or part thereof.
Sewer service flat rate charge: $25.00 per month. Garbage is a flat rate of $8.75 per month. An Infrastructure fee of $20 a month is also charged to help pay for the new water plant. Minimum monthly estimates for residential are $77.50.
The bulk water charge is $3.00 for a fill.
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.
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