Owners of a proposed waste facility expansion project in Dresden have changed the location for an upcoming community meeting and they have added a second meeting as well.
York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. say they will be hosting two community information sessions about their proposed Regenerative Recycling Facility.
“We invite you to attend one of these two events to learn more about the project,” York1 officials said on their website.
“During both events, our team will address your questions and concerns about the facility.”
Here are the details for the first community meeting scheduled for February 10, 2024:
– First event, limited capacity, immediate local neighbours prioritized
– Saturday, February 10 at 1 p.m.
– Location: The Wheelhouse, 547 North Street (new venue)
– *Immediate Local Neighbours (within 500m) given priority. Seating will be limited to 100 people. If space remains, York1 will be able to admit other community residents. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here are the details for the second community meeting, scheduled for March 1, 2024:
– Second event, 300-person capacity community event
– Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
– Location: Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 1212 North Street
– For Dresden Community Members: Seating will be limited to 300 people and admission will be on a first-come, first served basis.
“York1’s Regenerative Recycling Facilities (RRFs) will be meticulously designed and operated to ensure minimal impact on local residents and the surrounding environment,” York1 officials say.
“Our plans call for the full remediation of the existing facility along Irish School Road, including the introduction of engineered cells to house all existing landfill. The facility will be primarily focused on construction materials and will not accept hazardous materials. Stringent measures, including advanced technologies and strict adherence to regulations, will mitigate any concerns around odours and contaminations.”
York1 officials added: “York1 is committed to building a long-lasting presence in Chatham-Kent. Not only will our new facility generate employment opportunities, it also affords us an opportunity to actively engage with the community through educational programs and outreach efforts, as well as community partnerships, local events, and charitable contributions.”
More details can be found on the York1 website, here.
In a media release issued on Wednesday, Municipality of Chatham-Kent officials they are taking this matter very seriously.
“The Municipality understands and appreciates the concerns that have been raised from some community members regarding a proposed expansion to an existing waste facility located at 29831 Irish School Road, just north of Dresden,” Municipal officials said.
“The Municipality just received notice from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks that an application has been submitted for an amendment to an existing provincial environmental approval for this facility, which is currently owned and operated by York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. The property does hold existing provincial approvals for some waste processing and landfilling activities at the site.”
Municipal officials added: “Given that the notice was just received, administration is currently gathering additional information and will be seeking advice from technical experts regarding the application,” Municipal officials added.
Municipal officials said more details about the application are posted on the Province’s website, here: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-8205
Anyone can submit online comments directly to the Province through this website by March 16, 2024, Municipal officials added.
We’ll provide more details when they become available.
