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The wards and communities of the Township of Rideau Lakes have a rich heritage. This area was used for millennia by Native Americans as a travel route and rich fishing ground. The first surveys were done in the late 1700s with settlers arriving soon thereafter.

The Township is also host to a large section of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only such site in Ontario.

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The Development Services Department is responsible for the review and processing of all applications under the Planning Act and the Ontario Building Code; ensuring compliance with the Township’s Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, other Municipal By-Laws, and the Ontario Building Code; as well as providing current and long-term planning services.

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The Township offers many recreation facilities including numerous trails, softball diamonds, tennis courts, forested areas and waterfront beaches.

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Wednesday, 29 July 2020 16:07

Civic Addressing (911 Sign)

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Every residence and/or business in the township has been assigned a “9-1-1” emergency civic address number. These numbers, in addition to aiding in emergency response, are also useful in helping others find you. Please make sure your residence or business has a Civic Address Sign..These reflective signs are available from the Township office and easily seen day or night. See the Civic 911 Addressing page for more information.

Remember, if we can’t find you – we can’t help you!

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 15:45

Open Air Burning

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Burn Permits

Fire Season

April 1 to October 31
Open Air Burning Permitted
between 6pm and 8am
with Activated Permit.
CAMPFIRES ARE EXEMPT

Quick Links

To Purchase Burn Permits visit : rl.burnpermits.com

The Ontario Fire Code prohibits open burning unless approved by the Chief Fire Official. Township By-Law 2019-16 – Open-Air Burning allows for such approved open-air burning through a permit process. Any unauthorized burning may result in a fine pursuant to the Ontario Fire Code, and the Provincial Offences Act.

  • Fire Permits cost $10 for the year
  • Fire Permits are available for sale ONLINE (Paypal or credit card) and at the township municipal office (cash, cheque or debit).
  • Fire permits are required for all burning, except for campfires no bigger than 3ft X 3ft X 3ft (1m X 1m X 1m) (Campfires are also exempt from Fire Season time-of-day restrictions)
  • Fire Permits are valid only for the year of issue
  • Fire permits must be renewed prior to burning
  • Call before you burn - 1-833-853-3473
    or
    Register online using the Online Burn Registration Feature to signal your intent to burn. 
    Sign in to your rl.burnpermits.com account and click the Activate Permit button on the top left of the My Permits page.
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 15:15

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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Smoke Alarms

Under the Ontario Fire Code, every home in Ontario is required to have working smoke alarms on every level. Statistics show that smoke alarms save lives. In a fire situation, you may have as little as two minutes to make your escape. A working smoke alarm may very well give you that edge, especially in the middle of the night. Battery-operated smoke alarms, either CSA or ULC approved, are acceptable. They are low cost and they do work, with a minimum amount of maintenance.

Homeowners must ensure that smoke alarms are installed between sleeping and living areas. They are also required to maintain the smoke alarms in working order. In rental accommodation, the obligation to install and maintain smoke alarms in operating condition falls to the landlord. Landlords must also provide smoke alarm maintenance information to the occupant of each unit. It is an offence for any person to disable a smoke alarm. This requirement applies equally to homeowners, landlords and tenants. Failure to comply with smoke alarm requirements can result in a $200.00 fine.

Does Your House have Working Fire Alarms?

In Ontario approximately 70 percent of fire deaths occur in homes that are not protected by working smoke alarms. This is particularly tragic when fire strikes our most vulnerable groups – children and older adults. Recent incidents in Ottawa and West Lincoln, Ontario, where multiple deaths tragically occurred in residential fires, have re-emphasized the importance of having these lifesaving devices in all homes. If you do not have smoke alarms in your home, install them today. If you do have smoke alarms, test them regularly to ensure they work.

The Fire Department recognizes that we must partner together with our citizens, so that the focus on preventing fires from happening in the first place is given the highest priority. However, in the event a fire does occur, a working smoke alarm on every level of your home will alert you and your family and can provide you an opportunity to escape. Developing and practising a home escape plane will ensure that everyone knows what to do when the alarm sounds.

Remember that fire can strike quickly and when you least expect it. It is your responsibility to have working smoke alarms in your home and it is the law. This small investment in fire safety can make a big difference to you, your family and your community’s Firefighters.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Carbon Monoxide Alarms are now mandatory in all homes in Ontario.

Please use the link below to watch a brief video, which provides very good information. A link to the most commonly asked questions with answers, and a link with installation requirements are also available for your use.

If you require further information, the Fire Department would be pleased to answer any other questions you may have.

 
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 14:14

Emergency Services

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In an Emergency, always call 9-1-1

Fire Protection

Fire protection in the Township of Rideau Lakes is provided by 4 fire stations, 18 fire vehicles, 3 boats, 1 UTV (utility task vehicle) and 100 volunteers. In addition to this, an Automatic Aid Agreement in part of South Elmsley Ward is provided under contract with the Smiths Falls Fire Department.

The Rideau Lakes Fire Department provides a range of services which include: fire suppression, fire prevention and public education, search and rescue, ice water rescue and auto extrication. All four fire stations within Rideau Lakes are capable of providing emergency medical first response, including defibrillation.

Your Fire Department is available for fire prevention and public education presentations to various groups, clubs and associations. Please take advantage of this service.

Vulnerable Persons Registry

Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue keeps a Registry of vulnerable residents to aid them when responding to an emergency.  Register yourself or your loved one by completing the Form found on the Vulnerable Persons Registry page.

Paid on Call Firefighters

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Interested in serving your community in a rewarding way? Join Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue Volunteer Firefighters (Paid-On Call).
Read the Job description.
If interested, please submit application along with resume to .
Download the Application Form.

Private Roads

Please ensure your private road meets the requirements for emergency vehicle access. Fire Protection Guidelines for Private Roads


Fire Stations

Station #1

18 King Street, Delta

Station #2

5 Otter Lake Road, Lombardy


Station #3

32 Halladay Street, Elgin

Station #4

31 Spring Street, Westport

 

Smiths Falls

Automatic Aid Emergency Response Only

 


Cell Phones and 911

Use a land-based telephone whenever possible.  If you need to use a cell phone for an emergency call, please be sure to stay on the line as long as you can to ensure that the details of your location and the emergency are clear to the operator.

The following link explains the mobile 911 services available to Canadians, including accessible texting.

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 11:05

Animal Control

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All Animal Control complaints should be directed to Frontenac Municipal By-Law Services at 613-541-3213.

Dog Tags

All dogs within the Township of Rideau Lakes are required to be licensed and registered within 2 weeks of arriving in the Township or by the age of 6 months.

Refer to By-Law 2012-3 – Keeping of Animals for all regulations.

Fees

Application Type Fee
Dog Tag $15.00
Guide Dog / Service Dog FREE
Kennel Licence $160.00

Purchase a Tag

In Person
Complete the Dog Licence Form  and submit it at the Township Office during regular office hours. Dog Tags can be purchased using cash, cheque or debit.

By Mail
Complete the Dog Licence Form and send the form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a cheque made payable to the Township of Rideau Lakes.

Dogs are not permitted to run at-large, to be a public nuisance, or to bite or otherwise act in a vicious manner.

For regulations applying to dogs and their owners, please see the Township By-Law 2012-3 – Keeping of Animals and the Ontario Dog Owners’ Liability Act.

To report a lost or found dog, or to report a dog issue, please contact:

Frontenac Municipal By-Law Enforcement
24 Hours, 7 Days/Week
613-541-3213

Dog owners are required to pick up after their pet. Owners of a dog who allow waste to be placed on public property or private property not owned by the dog owner are liable to a fine.

To retrieve an impounded dog, please contact:

MeowTown Luxury Resort for Cats
8am to 4pm, 7 Days/Week
Appointment required for Pick-Up
613-342-7816

Please be advised the following fees will be required to be paid when you arrive at the Pound to pick up your dog:

  • Reclaim Fee: $200/dog (payable to the Township of Rideau Lakes)
  • Dog Tag Fee: $15 (payable to the Township of Rideau Lakes)
  • Boarding Fee: $40 per day (payable to MeowTown)

Fines chargeable under Animal Control By-Law 2012-3 may also apply.

Livestock Lost to Predators

If you have lost livestock and poultry to certain animal predators, you are entitled to seek compensation under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.

Livestock and poultry producers can make claims to their local municipality to try and recoup losses.

The Municipal Clerk’s Department processes claims for killed or injured livestock caused by wildlife as outlined in the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation.

Steps to Take If You Suspect Your Livestock or Poultry are Injured or Killed by Wildlife:

  1. To submit a claim contact a Livestock Valuer within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death of your livestock.
    • Nicole Halladay   613-340-7029
  2. Seek veterinary care: If an animal sustained an injury, immediately seek veterinary care or other humane treatment options to prevent further suffering. Veterinary care costs are eligible under this program up to the FMV (Fair Market Value) of the livestock. All receipts and invoices should be saved and submitted with the application.
  3. Preserve the injury/kill site: Do not move, destroy or dispose of the carcass(es) or injury/kill-site evidence until the municipal or territorial investigator has investigated and agrees it/they can be destroyed or disposed of. An exception will be made if this contravenes Ontario Regulation 106/09 of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002.
    • Suggested methods of preserving the site include avoid walking in or around the area, placing a tarp over the carcass(es), adding lime around the site, and taking photos of the injuries/carcass(es) and scene.

As part of the application process, the following information will be required to complete a claim:

  • A valid FBRN (Farm Business Registration Number), approved documentation confirming an FBRN exemption, or a confirmation letter provided by the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario (IAPO).
  • A valid premises identification (PID) number for the site where the kill or damage occurred or a confirmation letter provided by the Indian Agriculture Program of Ontario (IAPO).
  • Owner signature on the application certifying the information provided is true and accurate to the best of his or her knowledge.
  • Indicate on the application whether you wish to provide additional evidence and/or documentation.

Wildlife

Wild animals, birds, and fish fall under the care of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

The regional office is located in Kemptville: 1-800-667-1940 (2698 Concession Rd #2690, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0)

Dead animal or fish found on your property

To report Fish Die-Off or Bird/Bat deaths see the Ministry of Environment and Energy page.

Be Bear Wise

The Bear Wise Program teaches people about black bears as well as things they must do to keep bears away from urban and semi urban areas. For more information, visit the Bear Wise Program.

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 16:27

Roads & Drainage

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Roads

Private Roads

Private roads are not maintained by the Township. Private roads are maintained by citizens or Road Associations. Road Associations may apply for a Private Road Grant to assist with maintenance.  Private Road Grant Policy and Application
To ensure emergency vehicle access, Private Roads should meet the Fire Protection Guidelines for Private Roads.

Township Roads

The Township of Rideau Lakes is responsible for the maintenance of 458.07 kilometres of roads within the Township. We operate out of two road garages, one located in South Elmsley and the other in Westport. The main administrative office is located in the Municipal Office at 1439 County Rd 8, in Chantry.

Load restrictions in effect from March 1 to April 30.

Map of the Township of Rideau Lakes

County Roads

Maintenance and snow plowing of County Roads is the responsibility of the Public Works Department of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

All inquiries regarding County Roads should be directed to:

Roads & Bridges, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Phone: 613-275-1610

Highway 15

Maintenance and snow plowing of Highway 15 in the Township of Rideau Lakes is the responsibility of C-Highway Maintenance Contracting.

All inquiries regarding Highway 15 should be directed to:

GIP - Green Infrastructure Partner
Phone: 613-547-5591 | Toll Free: 1-866-685-2770

Roadside Mowing

Roadside mowing is contracted out by the Township. Each year bids are accepted by Council.

Entranceways

In order to establish an entranceway onto your property from a Township road, a permit must first be issued.  Entrance Permit Application
Please note that an entrance permit is not required for an entranceway off a private road.

Drainage

The Roads Department is responsible for the maintenance of ditches and culverts. The Roads Department asks that if you see a culvert screen plugged, do not remove the screen. Please contact the Office to report it. It’s easier for Staff to clear the screen than it is to clear the culvert. If you remove the screen, the beavers get right in the culvert and plug the end of it. When the screen is removed it makes the beaver’s job easier and our job harder. Culverts are being checked regularly.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 10:34

Pitch-In

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pitch in logoMost people are committed to keeping the area around their homes looking great and free of litter. “PITCH-IN RIDEAU LAKES” is an annual program that gives us a chance to join together, expand our areas and set an example to others that we truly care about the beauty and safety of our environment. With over 600 Kilometers of public roads in our Township, we need you! Think of the cumulative effort if every resident picks up one bag of garbage! Invite your friends, family members, neighbours, groups/clubs and organize a day of “pitch-in” in Rideau Lakes. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who pitch-in every year!

Participate in Rideau Lakes PITCH-IN Week every April and keep your Township looking great. PITCH-IN bags are free to volunteers and can be obtained at the Township Office and Libraries. Pick up roadside litter, place it in a PITCH-IN bag and set it out for free collection on your regular day (no bag tag required). Only pitch-in litter will be picked up, do not put your household waste in the yellow bag.

Rideau Lakes introduced the PITCH-IN program in 2000, and from there it has grown into an annual event, township-wide!

 

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:59

Transfer Station - CURRENTLY CLOSED

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Location

4427H Old Kingston Road. Portland
(just north of the village of Portland off Highway 15)

Hours

Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tipping Fees
Minimum charge $10/visit
Waste $222/tonne
Brush
(under 8" in diameter)
$35/tonne

Payment Options: Cash, Debit, MasterCard, Visa (no personal cheques)

Bagged waste with bag tags will be accepted at the PTS. Bag tags must be placed on garbage bags prior to going to Transfer Station.

All bagged waste MUST be in CLEAR BAGS.

The Township reserves the right to limit the quantity of material brought into the Transfer Station at any one time. Small amounts of construction material are accepted (e.g. drywall, lumber, shingles, insulation, windows/doors & flooring). Building demolition material is not accepted.

Large Item Disposal

Large items such as furniture (couches, dressers, mattresses, bed frames, chairs, tables, hutches, desks, shelves, etc.) are not picked up at curbside and must be disposed of at the Portland Transfer Station by paying the applicable tipping fees. Alternatively, here are a few other options for you to consider when disposing of a large item: take it to a waste disposal company near you; call a local contractor to dispose of it for you; call a family member or neighbour with the means to help you; donate a gently used item to a local charity or post it on social media; place it at the end of your driveway with a “free” sign on it.

The following items can be disposed of FREE OF CHARGE at the Portland Transfer Station:

Coniferous Christmas Trees - without lights or decorations 

Electronics

  • Personal computers (desktop & laptop)
  • Keyboards, mice, cables
  • Monitors (CRT, LCD, plasma)
  • Printers (desktop, photo, laser)
  • Combination TV/Computer displays
  • Telephones & answering machines
  • Fax Machines
  • Cell phones
  • Televisions
  • Radios
  • VCR/DVD players
  • Video Games/Handheld video consoles
  • MP3 Players
  • Closed circuit displays

Leaves/Grass Clippings
MUST empty pails and/or plastic bags

Recycling Material
Clean and crushed. Please see Recycling Page for a list of acceptable recycling items.

Scrap Steel

  • Pieces of scrap steel/aluminum
  • Steel roofing & aluminum siding
  • Barbecues (no propane tanks)
  • Bicycles (tires removed)
  • Microwaves (glass plate removed)
  • Bread makers, toasters & toaster ovens
  • Tire rims (tire removed)
  • Fridges/freezers (Freon MUST be removed)
  • Stoves/Ovens/Washers/Dryers
  • Air Conditioners (Freon MUST be removed)
  • Empty paint/stain cans (lids removed, paint/stain wiped out & dry)
  • Satellite dishes
  • Satellite, cable & digital transmitters or receivers
  • Pots, pans & metal bakeware
  • Hot water heaters

Tires
Clean and either on or off the rim

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:32

Island Collection

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For island/water-access-only property owners.

Dates & Times

Sundays: 4pm-6pm ONLY
from Victoria Day weekend to mid-September each year (check your Calendar or Waste Schedule page for dates).

The Township is unable to provide water-access-only properties with curbside collection, therefore any residents who own property on an island or have strictly water-access-only will benefit from this weekly Sunday Service. If you live on the mainland and have weekly curbside collection you are not entitled to use this Sunday Service.

This represents islanders/water-access-only residents’ curbside collection and all the rules associated with curbside collection apply. For rules & regulations please read the Curbside Collection page.

Waste & Recycling Rules
  • 3 clear bag limit for bagged household waste (with a bag tag on each)
  • 5 blue bag limit for properly sorted recycling materials (no bag tag required).
  • Construction or demolition material and other large items are not accepted during this Sunday Service.

Do not leave your bags at any location before or after the hours of service as this is littering and is a fine-able offence of up to $500 per offence. By-Law #2007-46, prohibits the throwing, placing or depositing of refuse or debris on land without the owner’s consent.

Locations
  • Forrester’s Landing Boat Launch (from 3:15-3:45 only)
  • Franklin’s Drive Boat Launch
  • Lower Beverly Lake Park Boat Launch
  • Newboro Harbour
  • Portland Harbour
  • Sand Lake Marina (NEW)

Please note the South Elmsley Public Works Garage has been eliminated.

Monday, 27 July 2020 17:06

Hazardous Waste

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Never put hazardous waste in your waste or recycling.

Hazardous Waste is collected on special days, see below for dates

Materials such as batteries, paint, oil/gas, fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, cleaners, etc. must be disposed of at special depot days.

Hazardous Waste is a waste which, because of its quantity, concentration, or characteristics, may be hazardous to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed. Items may be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Days organized by the County.

Acceptable items include:

corrosive

CORROSIVE

  • Batteries
  • Drain cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Household detergents, waxes

toxic

TOXIC

  • Pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides
  • Rat poison
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cleaning fluids

reactive

REACTIVE

  • Pool chemicals
  • Ammonia
  • Bleach
  • Aerosols
  • Windshield washer fluid

flammable

FLAMMABLE

  • Used oil/gasoline (must be in container)
  • Paint/stains/primers
  • BBQ starter
  • Oils, solvents
  • Propane cylinders
  • Spent fire extinguishers
Items not accepted as hazardous waste:
  • Radioactive Waste
  • Lighting Ballasts
  • PCBs
  • Empty paint cans – scrap steel (lid off & dry)
  • Needles/Pathological waste – call a local pharmacy
  • Explosives (including flares)
  • Empty aerosol cans (waste)
  • Waste

Propane Tanks cannot be accepted at the Portland Transfer Station as they are considered to be hazardous waste. Tanks can be returned to a retailer that sells/services tanks or can be taken to a hazardous waste event.

Household Hazardous Waste Days

CONFIRMED Schedule for 2024

Thank you to the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville for organizing these events.
For more information, see the Counties website.

Saturday, July 6 at Lombardy Fairgrounds 6 Kellys Rd
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, August 17 at North Leeds County Patrol Garage 331 County Rd 29 &
South Leeds County Patrol Garage  
2714 County Rd 3

8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 21 at Spencerville Fairgounds  22 Ryan St &
North Grenville Patrol Garage 720 County Rd 44
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

HHW Days Poster 2024


 
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Questions or Concerns?

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
613-342-3840 Ext 2413

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1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON K0E 1G0

613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250

Fax: 613-928-3097

Email:

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