Should a Large Waste and Recycling Facility Be Built in Dresden, Ontario?

Official title: Dresden Waste and Recycling Facility Project

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
York1 Environmental Waste Solutions wants to build a major waste disposal and recycling facility in Dresden, Ontario. The project would expand an existing landfill to hold 1.62 million cubic metres of construction and demolition waste. A transfer station would also grow from less than 1 hectare to 25 hectares, handling up to 4,000 tonnes of materials daily.

Why This Matters

Live near Dresden? This facility could mean more truck traffic, noise, and potential odours in your community. On the flip side, it could create local jobs and provide a place for construction waste that might otherwise end up elsewhere. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know how groundwater will be protected.

What Could Change

If approved, the landfill could accept up to 1,000 tonnes of construction waste daily. The transfer station would handle 3,000 tonnes of recyclables plus 1,000 tonnes of other waste each day. The federal government will decide whether a full impact assessment is required.

Key Issues

  • Should the federal government require a full impact assessment for this project?
  • What are the potential environmental effects on local groundwater and air quality?
  • How will increased truck traffic affect the Dresden community?

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.