Learn more about the future of the Huron Landfill and what we are doing to extend the life expectancy of the landfill in Huron-Kinloss.

In 2017, the fill rate of the Huron Landfill site, located on Concession 6 East, saw double the amount of waste deposited in the site compared to 2013. In comparison to all of the Municipalities in Bruce County, Huron-Kinloss deposited the most waste into their landfill at 10,927 cubic metres and has a population of just under 7,000 people (2016 Census). To put this in perspective, Kincardine deposited approx. 6,000 cubic metres of waste in their landfills (combined total) and their community has a population of just under 12,000 people (2016 Census). Saugeen Shores deposited approximately 9,000 cubic metres of waste in their landfill and their population is just under 14,000 people (2016 Census).

If we continue to deposit this much waste in our landfill year over year, the life expectancy of the landfill will decrease from 13 years to 9 years! In order for the life expectancy of the Huron Landfill to remain at 13 years we need to decrease the amount of waste being deposited back to the annual average of 7,440 cubic metres.

But how do we do this? First of all, by encouraging and educating rate payers to use recycling programs and by investigating who is using the landfill site. During 2018, you may have noticed the landfill attendants asking where the waste was coming from, or where you live. Through asking these simple questions, we were able to determine that a lot of waste was coming from outside of the Huron-Kinloss boundaries (by individuals and contractors). Knowing this information, the Township has put measures in place to investigate more recycling options, update fees for disposal of certain items and update procedures to enforce the "residents only" by-law.

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We hope your visit at the Huron Landfill site is as enjoyable as a landfill visit can be, so let's work together to ensure everyone is educated and understanding of these new or new-to-you by-laws and policies.