The City of Ottawa has initiated a Comprehensive Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed short-term expansion of the Trail Waste Facility (TWF) landfill. While the TWF landfill primarily accepts curbside residential waste, it also accepts some waste from publicly run facilities, multi-residential buildings and public dropoffs. It is currently estimated that the TWF landfill could reach capacity in 2034; this estimate is based on status quo disposal and diversion efforts. Through the City’s approved Solid Waste Master Plan (approved by Council on June 26, 2024), the proposed strategy to manage residual waste includes a short-term action of expanding the TWF landfill within its existing property limits, banning commercial waste from the TWF, and redirecting a portion of the waste to private landfills in the area. This Environmental Assessment process pertains to the expansion of the TWF landfill. The City of Ottawa would like to receive community feedback on the proposed expansion of the existing site and is hosting its first Open House:
March 19, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at South Carleton High School, 3684 McBean St.
Details: engage.ottawa.ca/trail-waste-facility-optimization-environmental-assessment
Click here for the Open House notice.
