Public Works & Operations
1. Solid Waste:
The following rates apply to the Altona/Rhineland Landfill Site: LANDFILL HOURS – Tuesday – Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rates Effective July 1, 2020
Garbage (per metric tonne) $60.00
Minimum Charge (up to 200kg) $12.00
Clean Shingles (not contaminated with other construction materials) $50.00
Clean Lumber / Clean Fill (per metric tonne) $60.00
Branches/Brush FREE at Yard Waste Disposal site
Garbage Outside of R.M (per metric tonne) $75.00
Rates Effective July 1, 2021
Garbage (per metric tonne) $70.00
Minimum Charge (up to 200kg) $14.00
Clean Shingles (not contaminated with other construction materials) $60.00
Clean Lumber / Clean Fill (per metric tonne) $70.00
Branches/Brush FREE at Yard Waste Disposal Site
Garbage Outside of R.M (per metric tonne) $90.00
2. Solid Waste/Recycling
The fee chargeable for each solid waste tag is $2.00.
3. Cemetery
All fees are subject to GST
a) The fees chargeable for the purchase of cemetery graves at the Altona Cemetery are as follows:
i) Single plot – $500.00 plus $150.00 for perpetual care = $675.00
ii) Double plot – $1,000.00 plus $300.00 for perpetual care = $1,350.00
iii) Cremation (Maximum of four urns per plot)
First urn – $500.00 plus + $150.00 for perpetual care = $675.00
Per urn after first is $100.00
iv) Infant plot (in designated area) – No charge
v.) 12 & Under (must pay the $150.00 perpetual care) No charge
vi) Perpetual Care to be charged on all plots and urns $150.00
b) Disinterment – Actual cost plus $50.00
4. Rental of Traffic Control Devices/Leisure Equipment/Hose
The fees chargeable for rental of traffic control devices/leisure equipment/hose are as follows:
a) Rental – 10% of replacement/event
b) Deposit – 50% of replacement/event
5. Fees for Special Services:
a) For custom work – Actual costs plus 30%
b) For a building service connection
i) For a 5/8 inch meter – Water permits (including meter) – $225.00
ii) For other meter sizes: Water permits (including meter) – Actual costs plus $50.00
iii) Sewer permits – $125.00
New Connections from mains to property line – Actual costs plus 10%
c.) For a curb cut permit – $30.00
d.) For office:
i) Zoning Map B – Wall Size – $20.00
ii.) Lot Map – Wall Size – $20.00
e.) For Septic Truck Dumping – per load – as per agreement with the R.M. of Rhineland
f.) for private Hydrant Maintenance – each $ 150.00
g.) water meter calibration (water/sewer rate Bylaw) – Actual Costs – $ 30.00
Should the meter be found to be malfunctioning all costs are to be reimbursed
h.) Lot grading staking – No Charge
i.) Water Service Activations – in accordance with Water & Sewer Rates bylaw
6. Noxious Weeds:
The fee payable for the cutting of Noxious Weeds under the Noxious Weeds Act CCSM N110 shall be:
a.) Minimum per parcel hourly charges as listed herein (Section 8) (min. 1 hour)
b.) Per acre hourly charge as listed herein (Section 8) (min 1 hour)
c.) Maximum as per Act per incident $500.00
d.) Per Residential Lot hourly charge as listed herein (Section 8)
e.) Reforestation per tree Actual costs + $ 100.00
7. Surplus Equipment/Materials
i.) Culvert
New – Actual costs + 10%
Used – half of new price
ii.) Misc. pipe
New – Actual costs +10%
Used – half of new price
8. The fees chargeable for Equipment Rental shall be as follows:
Equipment rental shall be based on availability taking into account Public Works & Operations staff workload. Town Staff must operate any equipment rented and their time is included in the rates shown. The Public Works Supervisor will only rent equipment and provide staff if it does not conflict with or otherwise compromise departmental ongoing work. The rate chargeable for equipment rental shall be as follows:
Note all Rates Shall have a minimum 1 hour charge
Trucks:
Single Axle Dump Truck – $75.00 per hour
Single Axle Dump Truck with sander – $130.00 per hour
Tandem Axle Dump Truck – $85.00
One ton – $60.00 per hour
Half ton (pickup) – $50.00 per hour
Tractors:
John Deere 7230 – $80.00 per hour
John Deere 7230 with 98″ Snow Blower – $100.00 per hour
John Deere 7230 with cultivator – $100.00 per hour
John Deere 7230 wit wing mower – $100.00 per hour
John Deere 2130 with 5′ mower – $60.00 per hour
Ford tractor with 6′ mower – $60.00 per hour
Ford tractor with 6′ box scarper – $60.00 per hour
Loaders:
John Deere 524k with bucket – $90.00 per hour
John Deere 524k with snow blade – $95.00 per hour
John Deere 524k with forks – $90.00 per hour
Volvo L50F with bucket – $85.00 per hour
Volvo L50F with snow blade – $85.00 per hour
Volvo L50F with forks – $85.00 per hour
Bobcat T650 with bucket – $70.00 per hour
Bobcat T650 with snow blower – $75.00 per hour
Bobcat T650 with mower – $75.00 per hour
Bobcat T650 with forks – $70.00 per hour
Chemical sprayers:
Note: the sprayer rates shall have a minimum 1 hour charge plus labour
John Deere 7230 with 250 gallon boom sprayer – $125.00 per hour
John Deere Gator with tow-able 50 gallon boom/wand spray – $90.00 per hour
Miscellaneous:
John Deere 770G Grader – $150.00 per hour
Kubota 3080 with sidewalk blower – $55.00 per hour
Kubota 3080 with Front Mount Mower – $55.00 per hour
Kubota 3080 with Front Mount Sweeper – $55.00 per hour
Elgin Pelican (street sweeper) – $95.00 per hour
Line Painter (hourly charge plus paint) – $50.00 per hour
Concrete saw (walk behind) – $90.00 per hour
John Deere Gator – $80.00 per hour
Vac Truck/combination sewer flusher – $275.00 per hour
Televising of Utility lines – $60.00 per hour
Sidewalk Sander – (plus winter sand) – $75.00 per hour
Culvert Steamer / hot wash – $75.00 per hour
Portable Diesel 180 cfm compressor – $50.00 per hour
Winter Sand – $25.00 per cubic yard
Sanding:
Labour: All above mentioned rates shall include one operator (town staff only) per unit. In the event that separate labour is required or additional labour is required the rate for such labour shall be set at $40.00 per hour.
Other Miscellaneous:
Packer (Wobbly) – $70.00 per day
Sheepsfoot – $50.00 per day
