A Bylaw of the Village of Hythe in the Province of Alberta to Ban the Burning of Cardboard and Paper.
WHEREAS the municipality has made provisions to allow residents, businesses, and institutions to recycle cardboard and paper; and it seems very likely that recycling will be an ongoing service;
AND WHEREAS Council feels that the burning of paper and cardboard is an unnecessary activity that causes needless pollution;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Village of Hythe, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
The penalty for a violation of this bylaw shall be a $50.00 fine for each offence.
This bylaw shall come into effect on the date of final passage thereof.
Read a first time this 11th day of October , 2011.
Read a second time this 11th day of October, 2011.
Read a third time this 24th day of October, 2011.
Village of Hythe recommends the following guidelines from the County of Grande Prairie for Fire Pits in the Village
Specifications for recreational fire pits on residential properties
In the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 where a recreational fire pit is required to be permitted, the following specifications are required.
REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The area directly surrounding the pit will be of noncombustible material or cleared to mineral soil.
Burn barrels are not permissible in the Village of Hythe