By-law #2025-119 (which amends By-law #2024-111) sets the rules for how the City collects, removes and disposes of garbage and recyclables. It also explains what residents and businesses must do to follow these rules.
By-Laws
If you live, run a business, or work with an organization in Cornwall, you must follow the City's by-laws. You can search and read our by-laws online. For the most up-to-date versions, you can email the Clerk's Division [link to email] or call 613-930-2787 ext. 2316.
Report a by-law violation
If you see a possible by-law violation, we encourage you to report it. Learn how to submit a by-law complaint and help keep Cornwall safe and clean for everyone.
Parking tickets
If you receive a parking ticket, learn about parking offences and fines, and how to pay your ticket.
Have any questions?
If you have questions about a specific by-law, please contact the appropriate department below.
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Department or organization responsible |
Phone number |
Address |
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By-Law Services |
613-930-2787 ext. 2310 |
Cornwall Civic Complex, 2nd Floor, Cornwall ON |
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Cornwall Community Police Services |
613-933-5000 ext. 2401 |
340 Pitt St, Cornwall ON |
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Cornwall Fire Services |
613-930-2787 ext. 2311 |
10 Fourth St W, Cornwall ON |
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Municipal Works |
613-930-2787 ext. 2242 |
1225 Ontario St, Cornwall ON |
Frequently requested by-laws
Explore our frequently requested by-laws. You can browse a list of commonly requested by-laws to find the information you need.
As per By-law #051-1996, you cannot throw, place or dump garbage or debris on any private or public property. For more information, please contact the Building and By-law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
By-law #079-1996 bans certain types of noise based on the time of day and location. Residents and businesses must follow these rules to avoid disturbing others. Any person can apply for an exemption to Council from this by-law. For more information, please contact the Building and By-law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
By-law #2011-024 sets rules for signs and other advertising devices. It also regulates where you can post notices on buildings or empty lots. Residents and businesses must follow these rules when putting up signs or notices.
By-law #2020-040 bans smoking within nine metres of any entrance or exit of a municipal building or facility. Residents, businesses and visitors must follow this rule. For all other smoking questions or complaints, please contact the Eastern Ontario Health Unit or refer to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
No person or domestic animal may swim, bathe or fish within 75 metres of the following locations:
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Marina 200
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Grays Creek Outer Area Docks at the south of the Boundary Rd and Montreal Rd intersection
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Lamoureux Park and Guindon Park boat launches
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Rotary Eco Garden at Lamoureux Park south of Cumberland St
Residents and visitors must follow these rules to stay safe and protect these areas. For more information, please contact the Building and By-law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
You cannot feed waterfowl anywhere in Lamoureux Park.
For wildlife concerns on private property, please contact a local trapper or the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940
For wildlife concerns on City property, please contact the Building and By-law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310
Why feeding wildlife is dangerous:
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It attracts unwanted animals to your home and neighbourhood
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Animals can become more aggressive
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Human food is unhealthy for animals and may cause them to get sick, injured, or die
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