Introduction

Proponent

Regional Municipality of Sudbury

Location

City of Sudbury, Township of Neelon

Type

Waste

Reference Number

97105

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll free 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Environmental assessment: approved, March 10, 1999

Project Summary

The purpose of the undertaking is to expand the existing landfill in the City of Sudbury.

Project History

  • Environmental assessment: approved
    • Date submitted:  January, 1997
    • Decision date: March 10, 1999

Environmental Assessment

The Regional Municipality of Sudbury submitted an environmental assessment in January, 1997 and is seeking an approval to expand the existing landfill in the City of Sudbury. The newly expanded facility will service the entire regional area for a 20 year period. The site is located within the City of Sudbury on parts of Lots 8 and 9, Concession IV, Township of Neelon. The site is 62 hectares in size with a fill area of 24 hectares. The landfill will be accepting approximately 2.125 million tonnes of non-hazardous solid waste over a 20 year period. This project was approved March 10, 1999.