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lenaitch said:
That's too bad, and NL's suggestion is a good step. I tried to find if there were any specific environment rules for repair and storage facilities and could not but could have missed it; however, leaking regulated fluids into the ground is fairly general. Be forewarned that, the way things have been going, the MOE is probably down to one part-time inspector. A nice long shot photo of a puddle might help.

One problem, besides living next to an industry with a high 'scuzzy fctor', is that zoning rules define classes of occupancy, not specific occupiers, and if repair and storage facilities are included, they're legal and hard boundaries between zoning classes are a fact of life. You also might want to check if the municipality/region has an anti-idling bylaw and how it is worded.

Good luck - you'll need it.
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Yea they are getting crafty.

They are piling so many vehicles there that they are trying to obstruct the view from the residences. They don't care and regarding the idling it's hard to capture that.

She needs a google nest camera but she's an 85 year old woman with no internet or tech knowledge. Basically they start up their heavy and medium tows then let them warm up for a bit before taking off.

In order to catch that you need ongoing camera footage or to catch them at the right time. I've been there when they idle and you can hear it with the windows closed and see the exhaust.

When she moved in back in 1997 that tow yard wasn't there. Now it is directly behind her property separated only by a wooden fence.

Ah well, we will do what we can but she doesn't want to rock the boat too much given the problems they could cause. I told her to contact the MoE but she didn't want to piss them off and make a bad situation worse.
 
Northern Light said:
Try reporting it to the Ministry of Environment (in writing)

Should that go nowhere; go to the media.

There are almost always means to apply pressure.
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I would CC it to the leaders of the NDP & Liberal leaders and especially Critic, Environment, Conservation and Parks Sandy Shaw (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas). See link.
 
W. K. Lis said:
I would CC it to the leaders of the NDP & Liberal leaders and especially Critic, Environment, Conservation and Parks Sandy Shaw (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas). See link.
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Andrea Horwath and I don't get along ever since our argument in the Bay.

I had a blow up with her over her policies once before and didn't mince words.
 
Richard White said:
Yea they are getting crafty.

They are piling so many vehicles there that they are trying to obstruct the view from the residences. They don't care and regarding the idling it's hard to capture that.

She needs a google nest camera but she's an 85 year old woman with no internet or tech knowledge. Basically they start up their heavy and medium tows then let them warm up for a bit before taking off.

In order to catch that you need ongoing camera footage or to catch them at the right time. I've been there when they idle and you can hear it with the windows closed and see the exhaust.

When she moved in back in 1997 that tow yard wasn't there. Now it is directly behind her property separated only by a wooden fence.

Ah well, we will do what we can but she doesn't want to rock the boat too much given the problems they could cause. I told her to contact the MoE but she didn't want to piss them off and make a bad situation worse.
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Having vehicle in a pound for long periods is not unusual, particularly large commercial vehicles, because it can take a long time for insurance, etc. to get sorted out, especially since ownership can be scattered all over North America. But it they are piling them up, it sounds like they have become a scrap yard. There are specific rules for them and it *might* violate their zoning - there's a difference between 'repair and storage' and 'scrap' ('end of life waste disposal facility') facilities.

 
DSC said:
True - but if Richard was particularly obnoxious (and memorable) with his 'unminced words" it might mean his future emails to Anfrea H may remain unanswered.
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She was trying to get away while I offloaded on her. If she remembered who I was my picture would be posted at every security desk in Queens Park.
 
Northern Light said:
Try reporting it to the Ministry of Environment (in writing)

Should that go nowhere; go to the media.

There are almost always means to apply pressure.
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This is what we are dealing with.

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DSC said:
True - but if Richard was particularly obnoxious (and memorable) with his 'unminced words" it might mean his future emails to Anfrea H may remain unanswered.
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True, but at least she would be aware of the issue.
 
They may be violating noise curfew if they are operating between 9pm and 7 am.

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Noise

The Noise Bylaw provides standards for noise in Toronto. This includes decibel limits and time restrictions for some types of noise. Toronto is a growing, vibrant city, where noise can be common. We encourage residents to exercise a reasonable degree of tolerance and to review the bylaw...
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