The County of Simcoe has announced dates for public engagement sessions relating to its proposed solid waste management facilities.
County council approved a recommendation to move forward with the siting process for both the organics processing facility (OPF) and materials management f acility (MMF) at its August 25 meeting. Additional consideration is being given to locating both facilities on one site.
Clearview Township is being considered as a site for the organics plant only so if both facilities are to be located at one site, it would be out of the running.
A county-owned property at 1637 Fairgrounds Road North (landfill site 42) is one of seven sites identified by the county as a possible locations for facilities that will process compost, waste and recyclables in the county, rather than sending it out of the area.
Five of the shortlisted sites, located in Springwater Township and Oro-Medonte, would accommodate both facilities.
A meeting will take place at the Stayner Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
There will be two sessions; from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The format will include a formal presentation taking place at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. followed by a Q-and-A.
“Input from our residents, especially those from within the municipalities where these facilities may reside, is extremely important,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “We look forward to receiving everyone’s feedback and are excited to collectively work with one and all towards a greener future with the very best services possible.”
Meetings are also scheduled next month in Springwater and Oro-Medonte.
For more information, visit www.simcoe.ca.