For
Immediate Release
March 1, 2006
Calls on Minister to consider alternatives
including incineration
“I
have driven by this mountain of garbage thousands of times, with the windows of
my car firmly closed,” Mr. Sterling told Members of the Ontario Legislature.
“Minister, don’t you agree that
this community has done enough for the rest of
The Minister explained the
environmental assessment process, including the examination of alternatives, and
said that process would be followed, however she refused to commit to stopping
the expansion.
In January Waste Management of
Canada put forward an initial proposal to expand the Carp landfill site to more
than double it current capacity and extend its life for 25 years.
This site, which has been used for 30 years, is slated to be closed in
four years.
“My
opposition does not result from a concern over the management or past actions of
the proponent, Waste Management of Canada,” said Mr. Sterling.
“Rather I oppose this plan because the City of
“I
believe that if Ottawa City Council and the local community stand united against
this project then the Minister of the Environment will be forced to require a
full environmental assessment including fulsome exploration of alternatives such
as incineration and other landfill sites,” said Mr. Sterling.
“I encourage all members of the community and City Council to speak out
against this project. In order to
give citizens a strong voice I have posted a petition on my Web site and I
invite residents to print, circulate and return this petition so I can ensure
the Minister knows how they feel.”
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For more information, please call Lanark-Carleton MPP Norm Sterling at: (416) 314-7900
Read excerpts from Question
Period HERE
Click HERE for Petition