Introduction

Proponent

The North Renfrew Waste Management Board

Location

Village of Chalk River

Type

Waste

Reference Number

9744

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll-free: 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Environmental assessment: approved, March 25, 1998

Project Summary

The purpose of the undertaking is for a new landfill site to serve the Town of Deep River, Village of Chalk River, and the Township of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay.

Project History

  • Environmental assessment: approved
    • Date submitted:  June, 1996
    • Expiry of public comment period for Ministry Review: February 27, 1997
    • Decision date: March 25, 1998

Environmental Assessment

The North Renfrew Waste Management Board submitted an environmental assessment in June, 1996 and is seeking approval for a new landfill site to serve the Town of Deep River, Village of Chalk River, and the Township of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay. The preferred site is approximately 3.2 hectares in size and is located north-east of the Village of Chalk River, west of Bragg’s Road, approximately two kilometres north of Plant Road on vacant land owned by Atomic Energy of Canada. The landfill will be operational for about 25 years and will be accepting 75,000 tonnes of non-hazardous solid waste. The Notice of Completion of Review was issued on February 27, 1997. The Notice of Acceptance was issued on October 9, 1997. The project was approved March 25, 1998.