Soil Processing Facility Permit for DS Soils Inc. - Barrie
Official title: DS Soils Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
DS Soils Inc. wants to open a facility in Barrie that processes soil and road sweepings. Hydrovac trucks would bring in liquid soil from across Ontario. The facility would separate water from soil, then ship the cleaned material to reuse sites. They're asking to handle up to 365,000 tonnes per year, operating 24/7.
Why This Matters
Live or work near Middleton Court in Barrie? This facility would operate around the clock, year-round. That means truck traffic at all hours. The separated water may go into the local sewer system.
What Could Change
If approved, DS Soils could receive up to 1,000 tonnes of material daily from hydrovac operations across Ontario. The facility would be authorized to discharge separated water to the municipal sewer. All processed soil must meet Ontario Regulation 406/19 standards before leaving the site.
Key Issues
- Should this facility be allowed to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year?
- Is 365,000 tonnes annually an appropriate limit for this location?
- Should separated water be discharged to the local sanitary sewer system?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation on the Environmental Registry to submit your comments before January 22, 2026.
- You can also email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.