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 from an enclosed flare to an open candlestick flare. This change would affect emissions of benzene, methane, and other pollutants into the air.
Why This Matters
Live near Petrolia? This affects the air you breathe. The landfill releases benzene, methane, and sulphur compounds. Changing the flare system could alter how much of these pollutants reach your neighbourhood. Noise levels may also change.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can decommission its four landfill gas generators and install a candlestick flare instead of the current enclosed flare. The air emissions permit would be updated to reflect these new equipment configurations and emission sources.
Key Issues
- Should the landfill be allowed to switch from an enclosed flare to an open candlestick flare?
- Are the proposed changes adequate for managing benzene, methane, and other air emissions?
- What are the noise impacts of decommissioning the generators?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the proposed changes to the landfill's air emissions equipment.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by January 22, 2026. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.