Disposal Containers and Construction Supplies

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the purpose of the ROP?

   The purpose of the Road Occupancy Permit (ROP) for Disposal Containers or Construction Supplies is to permit proper placement of the containers or construction supplies on the road allowance, under the condition that neither could be placed on a private driveway.

2. When is a ROP required for Disposal Containers and/or Construction supplies?

   ROP for Disposal Containers or Construction Supplies is required when Town staff determine that a disposal container or construction supplies cannot be placed on a private driveway and must be placed on the public road allowance. Residents or contractors shall apply for a ROP application at least 2 weeks prior to the required date. Residents or contractors are strongly encouraged to evaluate all available options to keep disposal containers or construction supplies off the road allowance.

3. How do I apply for a Road Occupancy Permit?

   A fillable ROP application form is available online. To submit the application and provide payment please call 905-873-2600 ext. 2300 or visit the Building & Engineering counter at the Town of Halton Hills (lower level) 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills.

4. What documents do I need to complete / what is required?

   Completed Road Occupancy Permit Application Form, a Completed Town of Halton Hills Certificate of Insurance  (If the Home Owner has rented a disposal container and/or hired a Contractor to do the works: Provide a Town’s Certificate of Insurance form indicating a minimum of $5,000,000 in Liability Insurance with the Town named as an additional insured; or If the Home Owner is placing/removing aggregate onto/from the road themselves: Provide a copy of the Home Owner’s policy along with a letter from the broker on their letterhead acknowledging $5,000,000 coverage and the description of the work to be performed.) Payment for Damage Deposit. Payment for Road Occupancy Permit and/or for Late Road Occupancy Permit.

5. Why is a Certificate of Insurance required?

   A valid certificate of insurance must be submitted with the application naming the Town of Halton Hills as the "Additional Insured", providing a minimum of $5,000,000 liability insurance. If lane restrictions are required, the applicant shall provide with the application a 'traffic protection plan' in accordance with "Book 7, Temporary Conditions" - Ontario Traffic Manual. Prior to the start of disposal container or construction supplies placement, the Applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Temporary Conditions to the satisfaction of the Traffic Section of the Transportation and Public Works Department. The Applicant agrees to supply traffic cones with white colour retro-reflective tapes or any other traffic control devices, as required by the Ontario Traffic Manual Temporary Conditions, Book 7.

6. What is the damage deposit for?

The Town of Halton Hills requires a refundable Damage Deposit payable to the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills to cover the cost of any possible damages to the road allowance or any services, utilities, landscape and Halton Hills Hydro infrastructure. The Town will retain the deposit at the time of permit fee. Should there be any damage to the road allowance, the Town will retain the damage deposit until that area is reinstated to the satisfaction of the Town of Halton Hills. 

1. How do I obtain my damage deposit back?

   A final inspection is required prior to the release of the damage deposit. Please contact the Traffic Section inquiry line at 905-873-2600 ext. 2300 to arrange for a final inspection.

2. If I place my disposable container and/or construction supplies on my property/driveway, may I park my vehicles on the roadway?

   If disposal containers or construction supplies can be placed on a residential or commercial driveway, residents or contractors can request a temporary parking exemption to park their vehicles on the public road allowance.  Individuals are advised to contact 905-873-2600 ext. 2330 and/or complete the parking exemption form located on the Town’s website.

3. How do I pay for my permit?

   To submit the application and provide payment please call 905-873-2600 ext. 2300 or visit the Building & Engineering counter at the Town of Halton Hills (lower level) 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills. Payments of cash, cheque, debit and/or Visa are accepted.

4. How long is the permit valid for? 

   The ROP is valid up to a maximum of 14 days, subject to the Traffic Section approval. Should there be a delay in the project, the applicant is to notify the Traffic Section immediately by calling or emailing Transportation and Public Works.

5. What are the potential fines if ROP is not obtained?

   Every person who contravenes any provision of By-law 2019-0008 is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine ($300 for construction supplies and $400 for disposal containers) as provided for by the Provincial Offences Act. R.S.O 1990, P.33 as amended. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offence.

6. Do I need to display or post my ROP?

   Please keep the issued ROP should the property owner need to provide on request from Halton Regional Police Services, an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or Town official.

7. Is an ROP allowed overnight during the winter months?

   Road Occupancy Permits will not be issued by the Town during the overnight winter parking prohibition in effect from mid-November to mid-April. However, the Commissioner of Transportation and Public Works Department or his designate may allow disposal container or construction supplies placement under special circumstances, such as in mild winter conditions.