Should Stanton Bros. Expand Their Biogas Facility in Middlesex Centre?
Official title: Stanton Bros. Limited - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
Stanton Bros. Limited wants to expand their anaerobic digestion facility near London, Ontario. They're asking to process more organic waste—up from 60,000 to 80,000 cubic metres per year. The facility turns food waste and farm materials into biogas and soil products.
Why This Matters
Live near Twelve Mile Road in Middlesex Centre? This expansion means more truck traffic and potentially more odours. The facility already operates 24/7. On the plus side, it diverts organic waste from landfills and produces renewable natural gas.
What Could Change
If approved, the facility could accept 33% more organic waste annually. Four new receiving pits would be added to handle the increased volume. The biogas produced would be upgraded and injected into natural gas pipelines.
Key Issues
- Should the annual waste limit increase from 60,000 to 80,000 cubic metres?
- Are the proposed new receiving pits adequate for managing increased waste volumes?
- What environmental impacts might result from the expansion?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.