Penalties for Non-Compliance

Non-payment of fees:

If a liquid waste hauler is found to be in arrears of discharge fees, the Hauled Liquid Waste Permit may be revoked and access to discharge will be denied.

Disposal without a valid permit:

A liquid waste hauler who is not in possession of a valid permit for the vehicle being used to dispose of hauled sewage shall be immediately suspended from disposing of any additional hauled sewage until such time as a valid permit is obtained and will be responsible for any costs resulting from improper disposal. Drivers are reminded that access cards for the receiving station are not to be shared between vehicles.

Failure to provide sample:

A liquid waste hauler who does not leave a sample of the hauled sewage upon request may be fined a minimum of $200. Continuous failure to leave a hauled sewage sample may result in larger fines and/or loss of Permit/Access Card.

Failure to submit a manifest:

A liquid waste hauler who does not submit a manifest for disposal may be fined a minimum of $200. Continuous failure to submit a manifest and/or incomplete or false statements may result in larger fines and/or loss of Permit/Access Card.

Non-compliance with the City of Greater Sudbury's sewer use by-law:

Please read the Sewer Use By-law for a complete list of violations and fines. Non-compliance also includes failure to adhere to permit requirements and failure to comply with direction provided by City of Greater Sudbury Environmental Compliance Officers and/or Wastewater personnel.