Dresden residents cautiously optimistic against planned York1 landfill development [Video]

Ontario will require a detailed evaluation of the project and its impact on the environment.

York1 Environmental Waste Solutions wants to expand an existing landfill and open a regenerative recycling facility for construction materials at 29831 Irish School Rd.

“This site was established over 40 years ago, prior to Ontario’s requirement that landfills undergo an environmental assessment,” Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin told CTV News Windsor in a statement.

The statement continues, “In keeping with the process that any other landfill would be required to undergo today, I will be taking steps to require this project to complete a comprehensive environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act.”

It’s a relief for residents who are vehemently opposed to the project.

“In all honesty we really don’t want the landfill at all, but going through the full environmental assessment is a step in the right direction,” said Wendy Vercauteren.

She lives in Dresden and is a member of Dresden CARED(Citizens Against Reckless …