Soil Processing Facility Approval - Schomberg, New Tecumseth

Official title: 101172801 Saskatchewan Ltd. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)

Open Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate
A company wants approval to operate a soil processing facility near Schomberg, Ontario. The site would receive construction soil, sort it for reuse, and ship out what can't be recycled. They're asking to handle up to 995 tonnes of soil daily.

Why This Matters

Live near Highway 9 in Schomberg? This facility would operate six days a week, starting at 6 a.m. Truck traffic and noise could affect your daily life. If you rely on well water nearby, soil quality matters to you.

What Could Change

If approved, the company could receive and process construction soil at this location. Operating hours would be set from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, with occasional after-hours work for emergencies.

Key Issues

  • Should this soil processing facility be approved at this location?
  • Are the proposed operating hours and capacity appropriate for this area?
  • What environmental safeguards should be required?

How to Participate

  1. Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
  2. Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.

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