Haldimand County considers new backyard composting standards

HALDIMAND—New rules aimed at keeping backyard composting neighbour-friendly were discussed by Haldimand Council last week as staff proposed updates to the municipality’s long-standing property standards bylaw. Councillors reviewed proposed amendments to Property Standards Bylaw 730/06 during the March 3, 2026 Council-in-Committee meeting, with the goal of supporting environmentally responsible composting while addressing complaints about odours and pests. The proposed changes…