By Pam Wright
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Concerned about the York1 landfill at Dresden?
If so, there’s another opportunity to have your say regarding the project, according to a municipal media release.
The municipality’s advice comes following the recent distribution of two letters from York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. to residents of Dresden outlining the company’s proposals for the site .
The letter outlines the GTA-based company’s applications to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) related to two proposed operations at 29831 Irish School Rd. in Dresden, including a waste transfer and processing facility and an associated landfill.
As part of reviving the former dump, York1’s proposal for the waste transfer and processing facility includes receiving, transferring, sorting and processing non-hazardous waste, construction and demolition waste, wood waste, soils and other materials. The notice states the facility would be permitted to receive up to 3,000 tonnes of material per day.
A separate application proposes an eight-hectare landfill for non-hazardous solid waste, primarily construction and demolition waste and excess soil that cannot be beneficially reused. The application proposes a maximum receiving rate of 1,000 tonnes per day, or 365,000 tonnes annually.
The proposed development has faced fierce opposition, with Chatham-Kent officially opposed and committed to defending Dresden. The matter heads to court Sept. 21 when the two sides meet. The hearing will see Chatham-Kent put forward that it has not been adequately consulted regarding the planning and environmental assessment process, with York1 stating it doesn’t have to, as the work can be undertaken under an existing landfill permit.
Residents who receive a notice are strongly encouraged to participate in the process and submit their comments and concerns.
According to the notices issued by York1, comments must be submitted within 15 days of receiving the notice.
Comments can be sent to: [email protected]
Attention: Neryed Ragbar, Director,
Appointed for the purposes of Part II.1 of the Environmental Protection Act
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Environmental Permission Branch
135 St. Clair Ave. W.,
Floor 1
Toronto, Ont.
M4V 1P5
The municipality encourages residents to clearly outline any concerns they have about the proposals when making their submissions to the Government of Ontario. Updates will continue to be hosted at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/dresden.
