{"id":525415,"date":"2026-03-09T22:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/525415\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T22:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:10:14","slug":"putting-harmful-dust-into-the-air-can-now-bring-305-fine-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/525415\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting harmful dust into the air can now bring $305 fine in Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new $305 fine that can be slapped on those who create too much airborne dust during home construction activity is now on the books in Mississauga.<\/p>\n

The fine, part of a plan to strengthen City of Mississauga bylaws that deal with debris and litter as they relate to air quality, took effect on March 2.<\/p>\n

Mississauga Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko, who introduced a motion last September to beef up bylaws<\/a> dealing with dust caused by residential construction, said in December as a subsequent city staff recommendation was unanimously endorsed by councillors that stronger rules have been \u201ca long time coming.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

He added the new fine,\u00a0the same penalty issued by the City of Toronto to offenders there, \u201cis going to be a deterrent \u2026 and helpful for our bylaw officers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dasko said at the time the matter was first brought to his attention by residents whose home became \u201ccovered in this dust\u201d as concrete cutting and other work took place on a neighbouring property.<\/p>\n

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Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko said beefed-up regulations and fines will better protect Mississauga residents from harmful dust brought about by home construction\/renovations.<\/p>\n

He added the people who came forward complained of respiratory issues and other concerns.<\/p>\n

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In seeking to bolster city bylaws, staff said in a report to councillors that \u201cresidential construction activities in Mississauga, including concrete cutting, can generate significant dust that negatively impacts surrounding properties and residents, posing health, safety and environmental concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to council\u2019s approval, while measures and equipment existed to contain or limit the spread of dust, bylaw enforcement officers didn\u2019t \u201chave a specific regulatory framework to address dust emitted from residential construction activities.\u201d<\/p>\n

In looking to other municipalities in addition to Toronto for guidance in determining an appropriate fine, staff noted:<\/p>\n

Brampton levies a $300 fine for a first offence, $550 for a second offence and $800 for subsequent offences.
\nIn Oakville, fines are set at $300, $400 and $500 for first offence\/subsequent offences.<\/p>\n

In the report\u2019s conclusion, staff said new rules \u201cwill establish a clearer and more enforceable regulatory framework, improve administrative and operational efficiency, and align with best practices in comparable jurisdictions.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added the changes also \u201csupport the city\u2019s efforts to minimize dust impacts on neighboring properties and ensure enforcement tools remain effective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding to Mississauga\u2019s air quality concerns last summer, smoke drifting into southern Ontario from wildfires in the northern part of the province and the Prairies led to a number of air quality statements and warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada.<\/p>\n


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