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Provide continued disposal capacity for solid non-hazardous waste generated primarily in the City of Ottawa, through the development of additional landfill airspace

Waste Connections of Canada Inc. is seeking community input on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) until November 13, 2026.
Refer to the Notice of Draft Terms of Reference for further details. The draft ToR is available to download in the Environmental Assessment Documents section in electronic (PDF) format.

Waste Connections of Canada has started the Environmental Assessment (EA) for a continuation of its Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility (Navan WRDF or the Site) operations. The proposed landfill capacity increase will require the completion of a Comprehensive EA under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act’s mandatory two-step process: preparing a Terms of Reference and conducting the EA. Both the Terms of Reference and the EA will require review and approval from the Ministry of the Environment Conservation, and Parks (MECP) for the proposed expansion to proceed.

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In addition to the required EA approval, Waste Connections will also need MECP approval to amend its existing Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs). These are the operating permits that describe how the Navan WRDF is run and MECP’s detailed expectations and requirements related to the ongoing operation of the Site. There are separate ECAs which govern activities at the landfill prescribed under Section 27 of the Environmental Protection Act (waste), Section 9 of the Environmental Protection Act (air and noise), and Section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) (stormwater management). The existing ECAs for the landfill can be found below, under the "Environmental Assessment Documents" section.

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The Notice of Commencement of the Terms of Reference for the EA Project, the materials from Open House #1 and #2, the Notice of Draft Terms of Reference, the draft Terms of Reference, and other documents related to public participation opportunities can be found below, under the "Environmental Assessment Documents" section. This page will be updated with supplementary documents as they are released during the EA process.

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Comments from the public, or requests to be added to the EA project communications list can be provided using the 'Engage with Us' button above.

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The Process

This study will be carried out according to the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. The first step of the process is the preparation of Terms of reference. The Terms of Reference will set out WCC’s framework and work plan for addressing the Environmental Assessment Act requirements when preparing the EA, including the alternatives that will be considered and the public consultation activities that will be carried out. If approved by the MECP, the Terms of Reference will provide the framework and requirements for the preparation of the EA.

Consultation

Members of the public, Indigenous communities, agencies, and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the planning process by attending consultation opportunities or by contacting staff directly with comments or questions. Consultation opportunities, including two open houses, have been planned throughout the Terms of Reference planning process and were advertised in local newspapers and through this project website at www.wasteconnectionscanada.com/ottawa-landfill/ea

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For further information on the proposed study, or if you would like to be added to our project mailing list, please contact:

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Cathy Smith

Government & Community Affairs Manager

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.

20262 Erieau Road

Blenheim ON N0P 1A0

Tel.: 519-358-2860

Email: [email protected]

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‍Yannick Marcerou

Project Manager

WSP Canada Inc.

1931 Robertson Road

Ottawa ON K2H 5B7

Tel.: 613-592-9600 (FR & EN)

Email: [email protected]

All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained, and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, contact the MECP Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator.

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Veuillez noter qu’il vous est possible de nous communiquer vos commentaires ou vos questions sur le projet en français en les adressant à Yannick Marcerou au 613-592-9600 ou par courriel à [email protected]

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Draft Terms of Reference

WCC is seeking community input on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) until November 13, 2026. The draft ToR is available for public review and comment on this Project website in electronic (PDF) format and in hard copy at the following locations:

Ottawa Public Library, Orléans Branch
1705 Orléans Boulevard Orléans ON K1C 4W2
Phone: 613-580-2940
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM;
Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM; and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hours subject to change; for updated hours, visit
‍https://about.biblioottawalib…ca/en/branch/orleans

Navan WRDF Administration Office ‍
3354 Navan Road Ottawa ON K4B 1H9
Phone: 613-824-7289
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and
Saturday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) Ottawa District Office
2430 Don Reid Drive
Unit 103
Ottawa ON K1H 1E1
Phone: 613-521-3450
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

MECP EA Branch – Toronto ‍
40 St. Clair Avenue West
11th Floor
Toronto ON M4V 1M2
Phone: 416-314-8001 or 1-800-461-6290
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Members of the public, Indigenous communities, agencies, and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the planning process by reviewing the draft ToR and providing comments by November 13, 2026. Comments may be submitted through the Project website (see contact form here), mail, or email to Cathy Smith and/or Yannick Marcerou (contact information listed above).

Veuillez noter que le sommaire exécutif est disponible en français à la page vi du Volume I.

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