Property maintenance — Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador, standards: No person shall create, permit or maintain a nuisance; no depositing of garbage on streets/public/private property unless in approved containers; no accumulation of garbage or refuse outside buildings; enforcement: Council may order the owner to clean up and remove accumulation; if owner neglects/refuses, Council may carry out cleanup at the owner's expense; fines: illegal dumping fine minimum $500.00 and maximum $1,000.00. Source: Town Council of Winterton Municipal Regulations (Solid Waste Disposal), verified 2026-06-05.
Town Council of Winterton Municipal Regulations (Solid Waste Disposal)
adopted bylaw
standards
No person shall create, permit or maintain a nuisance; no depositing of garbage on streets/public/private property unless in approved containers; no accumulation of garbage or refuse outside buildings
s. 5.3 / s. 5.4 / s. 5.13.1
enforcement
Council may order the owner to clean up and remove accumulation; if owner neglects/refuses, Council may carry out cleanup at the owner's expense
s. 5.13.1 / s. 5.13.2
fine range
illegal dumping fine minimum $500.00 and maximum $1,000.00
s. 5.14
scout note
Regulations requiring proper garbage containers, prohibiting littering, and banning harmful chemicals as animal repellents on garbage. Adopted November 1, 2012; effective November 2, 2012.