Municipal Services

Illegal Dumping

Created: Sunday, 10 August 2008 20:13

Illegal dumping is the disposal of waste or materials on public or private property without permission. This includes dumping garbage, construction debris, household waste, appliances, tires, or other materials along roadsides, in wooded areas, on vacant land, or in waterways.

Illegal dumping is harmful to the environment, poses risks to public health and safety, and places an unfair financial burden on taxpayers who ultimately pay for cleanup.

What Counts as Illegal Dumping?

Examples of illegal dumping include, but are not limited to:

  • Dumping garbage or household waste on roadsides or in ditches
  • Leaving furniture, appliances, mattresses, or tires in public spaces
  • Disposing of construction or renovation debris on vacant or private land
  • Dumping waste in parks, trails, or near waterways
  • Leaving waste beside dumpsters or collection sites when not permitted

Penalties

Illegal dumping is an offence under municipal by-laws and provincial legislation.Individuals or businesses found responsible may face fines, cleanup costs, and other enforcement actions.

How to Report Illegal Dumping

If you witness or discover illegal dumping, please report it as soon as possible.Your assistance helps keep our community clean and safe.

When reporting, please provide:

  • The location of the dumping (address or detailed description)
  • A description of the materials dumped
  • The date and time the dumping was observed (if known)
  • Any vehicle information or other details (if safely observed)
  • Photos, if available (do not put yourself at risk to obtain them)

Report an Incident

Do not approach or confront individuals involved in illegal dumping.

Proper Disposal Options

To avoid illegal dumping, residents and businesses are encouraged to use approved waste disposal options, including:

  • Municipal waste collection services
  • Transfer stations or landfills
  • Recycling and hazardous waste programs

For information on proper disposal methods, please visit our Waste & Recycling page or contact the municipality.

Heat Rebate

Created: Sunday, 10 August 2008 20:13

Streetlights

Created: Saturday, 09 August 2008 13:46

The Municipality of Barrington has over 1,158 streetlights throughout the Municipality at a total cost each year of approximately $160,000. This represents about $0.04 per $100 of assessment which equals $40 per year for a homeowner with an assessed home value of $100,000.

The placement of street lights in the Municipality is to provide for and ensure a certain level of safety and security for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. In doing so, Council must also minimize the environmental impact of street lights while meeting these needs. The Municipality may consider the placement, removal, relocation or addition of a street light, in accordance with the conditions specified in the Municipality's Street Lighting Policy. Please contact the Municipal Office at 902-637-2015 for more information.

Report an Outage or Damaged Street Light

To report a streetlight which is out or not working properly, please fill out a report form at https://helpdesk.barringtonmunicipality.com/report or call the Municipal Office at 902-637-2015.

Financial Assistance

Created: Saturday, 07 July 2007 06:54

 

 

Water Supply Upgrade – Lending Program By-law

Barrington Municipal Council at their meeting held on August 28, 2017, gave second and final approval to the adoption of the Water Supply Upgrade – Lending Program By-law. This by-law makes provision for an owner of a Qualifying Property located within the Municipality of Barrington to apply to the Municipality for the financing of a Water Supply Upgrade to the property.

A Water Supply Upgrade could include the construction of a new dug or drilled well or an upgrade to an existing well that is required to source water for the property. Upgrades may also include the installation of cisterns, water from fog systems, greywater collection or other containers that are installed for the purpose of the supply, use and conservation of water.

For more information on this program, please call the Municipal Office at 902-637-2015.

Low Income Property Tax Exemption By-Law

Pursuant to Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the Municipality of the District of Barrington wishes to provide a tax exemption for low-income earners.

For full details, please click here

Heating Assistance Rebate Program  (HARP)

The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) helps with the cost of home heating for low-income Nova Scotians who pay for their own heat. Rebates range from $100 to $200. 

Click here for full details and to apply. 

Provincial Services

Created: Saturday, 07 July 2007 06:54