GFL Environmental Services Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)

This proposal is for a technical amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) No. A280285, issued to GFL Environmental Services Inc., for a non-hazardous and hazardous waste transfer and processing facility on a site that is 1.98 hectare in area, and is located at 55 Vulcan Street, Toronto, Ontario.

This proposal is to replace the existing aging clarifier (i.e. wastewater processing tank) with a new version (i.e. like-for-like model).

The facility uses a conventional above ground circular clarifier for removal of solids as part of the final step of wastewater treatment process. The current 136,000 litre mild steel clarifier (circa 1980) has exceeded its life expectancy as determined by a third-party engineering firm during their process review. In conjunction with their report and the preventative maintenance program, it is time for the clarifier to be replaced to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient process while mitigating risk to site personnel and the environment.

All avenues of repair were exhausted, and replacement is the only viable option moving forward. No other changes are being proposed at this time.

The facility is approved to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, serving North America. The maximum amounts of waste received daily and stored on-site remain unchanged.