Air Permit Amendment for Closed Petrolia Landfill - Flare Retrofit
Official title: Waste Management of Canada Corporation - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
A closed landfill in Petrolia, Ontario wants to change how it burns off landfill gas. The site plans to shut down four gas-fired generators and switch to a simpler candlestick flare system. Even though the landfill is closed, it still releases gases like methane and benzene that need to be managed.
Why This Matters
Live near Petrolia? This affects the air you breathe. Closed landfills keep releasing gases for decades. How those gases are burned off matters for local air quality and noise levels.
What Could Change
If approved, the facility would decommission its four landfill-gas generators and install a candlestick flare instead. This changes how emissions like benzene, methane, and sulphur dioxide are managed at the site.
Key Issues
- Is switching from generators to a candlestick flare an appropriate way to manage landfill gas emissions?
- Will the new flare system adequately control emissions of benzene, methane, and other contaminants?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation page on the Environmental Registry of Ontario to review the proposal details.
- Submit your comments through the registry before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.