Biogas Facility Expansion at Stanton Bros. - Middlesex Centre
Official title: Stanton Bros. Limited - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
Stanton Bros. wants to expand their biogas plant near Middlesex Centre to process more organic waste. They're asking to increase their annual intake from 60,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of off-farm waste. The facility turns food scraps and agricultural waste into renewable natural gas and soil products.
Why This Matters
Live near Twelve Mile Road in Middlesex Centre? This expansion could mean more truck traffic and potential odours. The facility processes organic waste into renewable energy—good for the environment, but neighbours may have concerns about the increased activity.
What Could Change
If approved, Stanton Bros. could accept 33% more organic waste annually—up to 80,000 cubic metres. Four new receiving pits would be added to handle the increased volume. The biogas produced would be upgraded to renewable natural gas and injected into pipelines.
Key Issues
- Should the facility be allowed to increase annual waste intake from 60,000 to 80,000 cubic metres?
- Are the proposed new receiving pits adequate for managing increased waste volumes?
- What environmental safeguards should be required for the expansion?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1292 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with the ERO number in your message.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.