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Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2021 09:38 AM
Misconception: There has been no open disclosure, or a full environmental assessment done on the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility.
Fact: The Environmental Assessment Act in Ontario does not require an environmental assessment for waste sorting or AD facilities. These types of operations are recognized as being low risk for environmental impacts and do not generate air emissions. The facility will obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval or permit issued by the Ministry...

Scugog Waste Management Facility temporarily closed to the public August 24 to 28
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2021 03:15 PM
The Scugog Waste Management Facility (WMF) at 1623 Reach Street in Port Perry will be closed to the public from August 24 to 28 to accommodate the installation of new scales. It will reopen on August 31. Users of the Scugog WMF are encouraged to visit the Oshawa WMF at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, during the closure.
For more information about the Regional WMFs, including hours of operation and a list of accepted materials, visit durham.ca/WMF.

This Saturday drop off your electronic or household hazardous waste and reusable items in Pickering
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 09:52 AM
Drop off electronic or household hazardous waste and good quality reusable items, free of charge at our Diversion Days event!
Date: Saturday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Location: Don Beer Arena in the rear parking lot, 940 Dillingham Road in Pickering.
Bring your end-of-life electronics such as cellular phones, cameras and computers, for free recycling; and drop off reusable items such as clothes, home décor and bedding. At this event, residents can also safely dispose of household...

Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 01:29 PM
Misconception: There has been no opportunities for public input into the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility.
Fact: A Public Information Centre on the siting options for the facility was held in early 2020 to obtain public input. There is also a dedicated webpage at durham.ca/ADProject for the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and AD Facility that includes links to all Council reports and information reports, a FAQ section, and a dedicated email for the public to submit questions or comments...

Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 03:44 PM
Misconception: The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will result in an increase in the amount of garbage processed at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC).
Fact: Waste for the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will only come from Durham Region. Durham’s garbage will be delivered to the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility first, so organics, non-combustibles and recyclable items can be removed from each garbage bag....
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