Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM) is pleased to welcome you to Public Open House #2 for the. Twin Creeks Landfill Environmental Screening

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1 Welcome Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM) is pleased to welcome you to Public Open House #2 for the Please take a few moments to browse the display material and talk to our staff and consultants. 1

2 About WM Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM) is Canada s leading environmental services provider. It offers advanced residential, industrial, commercial and institutional waste collection, recycling and disposal services throughout the country. WM employs over 3,300 people in Canada at 116 locations in eight provinces and serves 4.5 million residential customers and 170,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. In Ontario, WM operates: Extensive collection fleet 20 transfer stations Eight material recovery facilities Three active landfills A number of waste management facilities under contract for public sector clients WM has owned and operated the Twin Creeks Landfill since

3 Twin Creeks Landfill Twin Creeks Landfill (formerly Warwick Landfill) Regional facility located in the Township of Warwick at the corner of Nauvoo Road and Zion Line Began operation in 1972 TWIN CREEKS LANDFILL SITE LOCATION Provides safe and convenient disposal services for communities, businesses and industries serving the Province of Ontario Approved to receive municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional solid non-hazardous wastes, including non-hazardous contaminated soil Approved for expansion in 2008; first waste deposited into expansion in November 2009 Total airspace capacity of 26,508,000 m³ over an area of ha 3

4 Problem & Opportunity Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) ECA A currently allows the landfill to receive up to a maximum of 750,000 tonnes per year of waste for disposal at the site Remaining capacity at the landfill is currently over 20 million m³ Problem Twin Creeks Landfill currently receives approximately 500,000 tonnes per year of waste Petrolia Landfill is licensed for 365,000 tonnes per year and is scheduled to reach capacity in 2016 Petrolia Landfill waste to be redirected to Twin Creeks Addition of the Petrolia Landfill waste flow to Twin Creeks current waste flow will place the Twin Creeks Landfill at its maximum yearly waste receipt limit under the ECA Opportunity WM is proposing to increase the maximum yearly waste receipt limit under the ECA to an overall maximum of up to 1,400,000 tonnes per year in order to enable the Twin Creeks Landfill to accommodate waste flows from future population growth and additional waste contracts in Ontario. 4

5 Project Description Increase maximum yearly waste receipt limit under the ECA from 750,000 tonnes to up to 1,400,000 tonnes Increase will allow the Twin Creeks Landfill to receive wastes historically directed to the Petrolia Landfill in addition to retaining and servicing a growing customer base Increasing the maximum yearly waste receipt limit under the ECA will not require any changes to the landfill footprint, approved capacity, profile or site infrastructure Potential increase in truck traffic on the haul route from Highway 402 along County Road 79 / Nauvoo Road to the site entrance (an average of approximately 8 additional vehicles per hour) Two additional pieces of on-site landfill equipment required to handle the additional incoming waste Landfill will continue to operate within currently approved operating hours Current construction activities and daily operations will continue as normal Potential for a decreased operating life if the current maximum yearly waste receipt limit is increased and depending on the actual annual waste quantities received 5

6 Open House #1 Summary Held on April 28 th, attendees Comments received and WM responses: Issue/Comment General Comments: Extrapolated landfill lifespan expectance as it relates to the proposal was not available. Response Provided Based on the currently approved fill rate for the landfill, the landfill is projected to reach its approved capacity in approximately If the proposed fill rate increase is approved, the landfill is projected to reach its approved capacity in approximately This information will be included in the Environmental Screening Report. Provide more historical information. A brief summary of the landfill site history was provided on the display panels at the Open House. Additional background information on the landfill site, including its historical development and approvals, will be included in the Environmental Screening Report. Would like to have a Ministry of Environment employee (or similar) present on a more full-time basis. Some Concerns Included: Trees on north berm will grow close to power line what safeguards are in place to prevent discontinuity of power (electricity) to consumers down the line? Leaving the landfill exit travelling north the two northbound lanes should not merge just before Zion Line, but continue to Zion Line with the right land becoming a turning lane Safety. There will be an increase in traffic and an increase in dust, odour and noise in connection with the proposal Increased neighbourhhood compensation? Clean up of windblown (off-property) waste possibly support student employment. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) sets the frequency of inspections for the landfill site. WM conducts routine daily inspections of the landfill and records observations and actions taken to address any issues. WM works cooperatively with the MOECC to notify them of any issues and to provide access to the site at the frequency requested. All plantings on the landfill site s perimeter screening berms have been completed consistent with the approved landscape plan and site plan for the site. WM will continue to maintain and monitor vegetation growth on the site s perimeter screening berms, including appropriate separation distance from any nearby power lines. A traffic study will be completed as part of the Environmental Screening that will consider the safety of traffic movements at the intersection of County Road 79 and Zion Line. The potential for dust, odour and noise effects from an increase in the landfill fill rate will be assessed as part of the Environmental Screening. Mitigation measures will be identified, if required, to minimize any potential effects and maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations at the landfill property boundary. WM routinely undertakes litter collection around the site as part of regular operations and maintenance, and consistent with the Best Management Plans (BMPs) for the landfill. The frequency of litter collection is increased during windy conditions. WM will continue to monitor the presence of windblown litter around the perimeter of the landfill and off-site and implement collection as required. Different wild life appearing? WM follows an approved set of operating conditions at the landfill including the frequent and regular covering of wastes. This practice minimizes the attraction of any vermin to the landfill site. The Twin Creeks Landfill received Wildlife Habitat Council certification in 2004 under the Wildlife at Work program for the preservation of land as wildlife habitats for native species. Increased traffic 8 trucks an hour is a lot of extra traffic. A traffic study will be completed as part of the Environmental Screening that will consider the impact of additional vehicle traffic associated with the proposed fill rate increase on the operation of the existing road network in the area of the landfill. Maybe an eyesore? The proposed fill rate increase will not result in any changes to the approved design and operation of the landfill, including the visual appearance of the site. WM will continue to maintain and monitor vegetation growth on the site s perimeter screening berms. Berms are not good. WM will continue to maintain and monitor vegetation growth on the site s perimeter screening berms. Enhancements to vegetation will continue to be implemented if required. Specific Questions: How would runoff increase? Stormwater runoff at the landfill site will not increase as a result of the proposed project. There will be no changes to the landfill design and site infrastructure. The stormwater management controls for the site will continue to be developed and implemented as outlined in the approved Design and Operations Plans for the landfill. Public Open House #1 Summary Report is available on the project website ( 6

7 On-going Consultation & Engagement Environmental Screening Process Project is subject to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Notice of Commencement Environmental Screening Process for Waste Management Projects in accordance with Ontario Regulation 101/07 under the Environmental Assessment Act. Problem/Opportunity Identification & Project Description Screening Criteria Checklist Consultation and engagement activities will be on-going throughout the process with interested persons, Aboriginal peoples and government agencies. Potential Effects, Concerns and Issues to be Addressed Assessment of Potential Effects Impact Management Measures (Mitigation) We Are Here Open House #2 Results will be documented in an Environmental Screening Report, which will be released for public, Aboriginal peoples and agency review. Environmental Screening Report Publish Notice of Completion 7

8 Screening Criteria Checklist The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change requires that the following be considered: Might the project Criterion Yes No Additional Information 1. Surface Water and Groundwater 1.1 cause negative effects on surface water quality, quantities or flow? 1.2 cause negative effects on groundwater quality, quantity or movement? 1.3 cause significant sedimentation or soil erosion 1.4 cause negative effects on surface or groundwater from accidental spills or releases (e.g., leachate) to the environment? 2. Land Use 2.1 cause negative effects on residential, commercial, institutional or other sensitive land uses within 500 metres from the site boundary? 2.2 not be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, provincial land use resource management plans? 2.3 be inconsistent with municipal land use policies, plans and zoning bylaws (including municipal setbacks)? 2.4 use lands not zoned as industrial, heavy industrial or waste disposal? 2.5 use hazard lands or unstable lands subject to erosion? 2.6 cause negative effects related to the remediation of contaminated land? 3. Air and Noise 3.1 cause negative effects on air quality due to emissions (for parameters such as temperature, thermal treatment exhaust flue gas volume, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, residual oxygen, opacity, hydrogen chloride, suspended particulates, or other contaminants)? 3.2 cause negative effects from the emission of greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane)? 3.3 cause negative effects from the emission of dust and odour? 3.4 cause negative effects from the emission of noise? 3.5 cause light pollution from trucks or other operational activities? negative effects on surface water quality, quantities or flow. negative effects on groundwater quality, quantity or movement. significant sedimentation or soil erosion or shoreline or riverbank erosion on or off site. negative effects on surface or groundwater from accidental spills or releases (e.g., leachate) to the environment. negative effects on nearby residential, commercial, institutional or other sensitive land uses. The proposed Environmental Compliance Approval amendment will continue to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, provincial land use or resource management plans. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations and will continue to be consistent with municipal land use policies, plans and zoning bylaws (including municipal setbacks). No new lands required and no changes to existing zoning. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations and do not require new lands or changes to existing zoning. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations and do not require new lands or changes to existing zoning. cause negative effects related to the remediation of contaminated land. negative effects on air quality due to emissions. negative effects from the emission of greenhouse gases. Potential increase in emissions associated with additional truck movements to/from the site. negative effects from the emission of dust and odour. Potential increase in dust and odour emissions associated with additional truck movements to/from the site and increased on-site landfill equipment requirements. negative effects from noise emissions. Potential increase in noise emissions associated with additional truck movements to/from the site and increased on-site landfill equipment requirements. negative effects from light pollution. 8

9 Screening Criteria Checklist Might the project Criterion Yes No Additional Information 4. Natural Environment 4.1 cause negative effects on rare (vulnerable), threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna or their habitat? 4.2 cause negative effects on protected natural areas such as ANSIs, ESAs, or other significant areas? 4.3 cause negative effects on designated wetlands? 4.4 cause negative effects on wildlife habitat, populations, corridors or movement? 4.5 cause negative effects on fish or their habitat, spawning, movement or environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature, turbidity, etc.)? 4.6 cause negative effects on locally important or valued ecosystems or vegetation? 4.7 increase bird hazards within the area that could impact surrounding land uses (e.g., airports)? 5. Resources 5.1 result in practices inconsistent with waste studies and/or waste diversion targets (e.g., result in final disposal of materials subject to diversion programs)? 5.2 result in generation of energy that cannot be captured and utilized? 5.3 be located a distance from required infrastructure (such as availability to customers, markets, and other factors)? 5.4 cause negative effects on the use of Canada Land Inventory Class 1-3, specialty crop or locally significant agricultural lands? 5.5 cause negative effects on existing agricultural production? negative effects on rare (vulnerable), threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna or their habitat. None are present on-site. negative effects on protected natural areas such as, ANSIs, ESAs, or other significant natural areas. None are present on-site. negative effects on designated wetlands. None are present on-site. negative effects on wildlife habitat, populations, corridors or movement. None are present on-site. negative effects on fish or their habitat, spawning, movement or environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature, turbidity, etc.). None are present on-site. negative effects on locally important or valued ecosystems or vegetation. None are present on-site. increase to bird hazards. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations and will be consistent with diversion targets. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations. No energy recovery and utilization is proposed. change the existing landfill location, footprint, or on-site operations. negative effects on Canada Land Inventory Class 1-3, specialty crop or locally significant agricultural lands. negative effects on existing agricultural production. 9

10 Screening Criteria Checklist Might the project Criterion Yes No Additional Information 6. Socio-economic 6.1 cause negative effects on neighbourhood or community character? 6.2 result in aesthetic impacts (e.g., visual and litter impacts)? 6.3 cause negative effects on local businesses, institutions, or public facilities? 6.4 cause negative effects on recreation, cottaging or tourism? 6.5 cause negative effects related to increases in the demands on community services and infrastructure? 6.6 cause negative effects on the economic base of a municipality or community? 6.7 cause negative effects on local employment and labour supply? 6.8 cause negative effects related to traffic? 6.9 be located within 8 km of an aerodrome / airport reference point? 6.10 interfere with flight paths due to construction of facilities with height (i.e., stacks)? 6.11 cause negative effects on public health and safety? 7. Heritage and Culture 7.1 cause negative effects on heritage buildings, structures or sites, archaeological sites or areas of archaeological importance, or cultural heritage landscapes? 7.2 cause negative effects on scenic or aesthetically pleasing landscapes or views? 8. Aboriginal 8.1 cause negative effects on land, resources, traditional activities or other interests of Aboriginal communities? 9. Other 9.1 result in the creation of non-hazardous waste materials requiring disposal? 9.2 result in the creation of hazardous waste materials requiring disposal? 9.3 cause any other negative environmental effects not covered by the criteria outlined above? negative effects to neighbourhood or community character. change the existing landfill footprint or on-site operations and will not result in aesthetics impacts (e.g., visual and litter impacts). negative effects on local businesses, institutions, or public facilities. negative effects on recreation, cottaging or tourism. negative effects related to increases in the demands on community services and infrastructure. negative effects on the economic base of Village of Watford and Township of Warwick. negative effects on local employment and labour supply. The proposed Environmental Compliance Approval amendment will result in an increase in the daily frequency/volume of vehicle traffic on the local road to the site. The landfill is not located within 8 km of an aerodrome/ airport reference point. interfere with flight paths. negative effects on public health and safety. negative effects on heritage buildings, structures or sites, archaeological sites or areas of archaeological importance, or cultural heritage landscapes. negative effects on scenic or aesthetically pleasing landscapes or views. First Nations and Aboriginal Communities are being engaged throughout the Environmental Screening Process. change types of wastes the facility is permitted to receive and will not result in the creation of non-hazardous waste materials requiring disposal. The landfill currently receives non-hazardous wastes as permitted by the existing Environmental Compliance Approval. change types of wastes the facility is permitted to receive and will not result in the creation of hazardous waste materials requiring disposal. The landfill currently receives non-hazardous wastes as permitted by the existing Environmental Compliance Approval. cause any other negative environmental effects not covered by the criteria listed above. 10

11 Potential Effects The Environmental Screening has assessed the potential effects of the project which are expected to include: Air Quality and Odour Potential increase in air and odour emissions associated with increased waste volumes managed on a daily basis Dust Potential increase in dust emissions associated with additional truck movements to/from the site Potential increase in dust emissions associated with increased on-site landfill equipment requirements Noise Potential increase in noise emissions associated with additional truck movements to/from the site Potential increase in noise emissions associated with increased on-site landfill equipment requirements Traffic Potential increase in vehicle traffic on haul route to site (Highway 402 along County Road 79 / Nauvoo Road to the site entrance), approximately an average of 8 additional vehicles per hour (11 vehicles per hour current, 19 vehicles per hour proposed) Includes potential increase of approximately 3 vehicles per hour from the West and 5 vehicles per hour from the East (on Highway 402 to County Road 79 / Nauvoo Road) Draft Screening Criteria Checklist presented at Public Open House #1 to confirm assessment studies 11

12 Air Quality & Odour Annual Landfill Gas Surface Monitoring (Total Hydrocarbons (THC) and Ambient Fenceline Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Monitoring have been completed VOC concentrations have all been less than their respective air quality standards Locations where THC concentrations exceed the trigger value were repaired and re-examined Best Management Practices Plan (BMPP) for Odour established with Standard Operating Procedures Vinyl chloride and H S emissions will continue to 2 be within standards at nearby receptors and property line Predicted odour concentrations expected to remain relatively the same at nearby receptors and property line The Twin Creeks Landfill is expected to continue to comply with the applicable air quality standards with the proposed increase in waste fill rate 12

13 Dust Some increase in the facility dust emissions related to additional vehicular traffic movements and soil handling Dominant source of particulate at the site is related to construction activities which are expected to remain unchanged Continue to utilize BMPP practices for fugitive dust control and monitor for any changes to TSP values Review, update and implement additional controls or alterations, if required, as soon as practicable On-going requirement to monitor ambient particulate impacts at the site boundary, which will identify any changes that may occur 13

14 Noise Historically very few noise complaints and normal landfill activities are able to operate in compliance with the limits set-out in the Noise Monitoring Plan Complaints received relate to sound of back-up beepers during the daytime hours, which are a safety requirement and are exempt from noise assessment per MOECC guidance in NPC-205 and NPC300 Sound levels from proposed daytime operations were found to comply with the applicable sound level limits Sound levels from proposed nighttime operations will comply with the sound level limits as long as the proposed CAT D6 and D7 dozers meet a sound level of 72 dba at 30 m, and existing noise control measures regarding dozer operation are followed 14

15 Traffic Under existing traffic conditions, the individual turning movements for intersections along Nauvoo Road, from Highway 402 to Confederation Line, are all operating at acceptable levels of service and under capacity based on established traffic standards All vehicle traffic to the Twin Creeks Landfill enters/leaves the site via Nauvoo Road An average increase of 8 additional vehicles per hour (11 vehicles per hour current, 19 vehicles in future) Approximately 3 vehicles per hour from the West and 5 vehicles per hour from the East (on Highway 402 to County Road 79 / Nauvoo Road) The proposed fill rate increase will add 22, 39, and 6 trucks (two-way traffic) to the road network during the weekday AM, midday, and PM peak hours, respectively The intersections within the study area will continue to operate with residual capacity under 2021 and 2026 traffic conditions, with adequate queuing on-site 15

16 Other Effects 1. Surface and Ground Water: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 2. Land Use: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 3. Air Quality and Noise: See display boards. Reduced number of total truck movements will provide positive environmental effects including GHG emissions reduction 4. Natural Environment: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 5. Resources: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 6. Socio-Economic: See display board for Traffic effects. No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 7. Heritage: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 8. Aboriginal: First Nations and Aboriginal Communities are being engaged throughout the Environmental Screening Process 9. Other: No change to landfill design or operations; therefore no negative effects from proposed amendment 16

17 Next Steps Review comments received on the effects assessment work Develop responses to comments and identify if any changes to the effects assessment work is required Identify net effects on the environment and assess the advantages and disadvantages of the project Prepare Environmental Screening Report Circulate Report for review Submit Statement of Completion to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Proceed with Environmental Compliance Approval amendment application 17

18 Comments We want to hear from you! Don t forget to pick up and fill out a comment form. Your input and feedback on the project is important. WM will consider all comments received at this Open House. If you have any questions or comments, or wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Reid Cleland Director of Operations, Eastern Canada Landfills Waste Management of Canada Corporation 8039 Zion Line Watford, ON N0M 2S0 Tel: (519) rcleland@wm.com Larry Fedec, P.Eng. Senior Environmental Engineer HDR Corporation 100 York Blvd., Suite 300 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8 Tel: (289) larry.fedec@hdrinc.com Website: 18