For those who wish to dispose of additional bulk garbage, they may now transport it to one of eight satellite Waste Collection Facilities located in Sunnyside, Cavendish, Harbour Grace, Placentia, St. Joseph's, Old Perlican, Bay Bulls and Renews. They also have the option to transport it to the Robin Hood Bay Facility. Of the eight satellite facilities,We have confirmed that six were former landfill or incineration sites with the possible exception of Renews and Old Perlican. However,we suspect that these were also former landfill sites.
We understand that it is mandate of Eastern Waste Management to reducethe number of waste collection facilities to as few areas as possible. This isa quote from your site:"All other waste sites in the region will be closed according to the Department of Environment and Conservation’s standards to facilitate a return to natural conditions. It is then up to us to keep our communities clean and healthy!"
Based on the geographic location of these satellite facilities, we ask if it isnecessary to have an additional site located at Peak Pond when the distance from one facilityto another is no more than 50 to 60 km?
Since most, if not all, Satellite Waste Collection Facilities are located on former landfill sites, why consider constructing a new facility on clean non-polluted land?
Why construct it within 30 meters of a body of water?
Why construct it within a kilometer of 2 cabin communities?
This will, regardless of the best efforts available, result in garbage gathering in the forest around the facility creating a very unpleasant and dirty atmosphere for the area.
Also regardless of the fact that the facility is to be opened for 2 half days and 1 full day per week, the peaceful serenity of the country will be lost initially because of the construction and the equipment used on site and the resulting traffic to the site when the site opens .
With regards to the experimental composed facility, this too will create a most unpleasant atmosphere from the smell associated with rotting garbage. It will attract wildlife to the area that is now not present, creating a potential danger to cabin residents and children. Many people have put considerable time, effort and money into the construction and upkeep of their cabins and property. The construction of this facilitywill also undoubtedly reduce property values.
On behalf of cabin owners weask that you reconsider constructing this facility at the proposed location.
Updates
March 29, 2014
I have been staring at the maps all evening because the site selection for this facility just makes no sense when you look at the proximity to our families. It is honestly exhausting to hear the silence from the decision makers while we are all left wondering if our backyard is next on the list for this so called restoration project.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2014
60 Comments
This is not right why would the government allow another waste disposal site on our beautiful landscape and ruin the look for tourism which our province strives on. Completely unacceptable!!!!!
Spending the last 10 years up hunting, fishing , biking, and snowmobiling with my father at the cabin I find it a bit strange that this place would be chosen for the waste recovery facility. Not the best idea that's been made, that's for sure.
There are many cabins in this area ,including ours. This facility will ruin the fishing and swiiming in the ponds .This is a clean area ,dont ruin it by putting this facility there,especially when its not neccessary and goes against all previous guidelines.
This is not far to have a dump facility less than a KM from our cabins. This plays a big factor in our peacefull environment. How would you free to have smells, roadants and noises in your cabin area that you worked so hard for. There is lots of other places that this dump can be located that won't affect anyone.
I am against this proposal. Nature is a precious gift and we need to do everything in our power to protect it. The current facilities we have seem to be functioning fine. If there's concern, maybe they should revisit reopening one of the sites they have already closed in the area.
No dump.
I totally disagree with the dump in whitbourne area . send the garbage to robin hood bay land fill site .
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For those who wish to dispose of additional bulk garbage, they may now transport it to one of eight satellite Waste Collection Facilities located in Sunnyside, Cavendish, Harbour Grace, Placentia, St. Joseph's, Old Perlican, Bay Bulls and Renews. They also have the option to transport it to the Robin Hood Bay Facility. Of the eight satellite facilities,We have confirmed that six were former landfill or incineration sites with the possible exception of Renews and Old Perlican. However,we suspect that these were also former landfill sites.
We understand that it is mandate of Eastern Waste Management to reducethe number of waste collection facilities to as few areas as possible. This isa quote from your site:"All other waste sites in the region will be closed according to the Department of Environment and Conservation’s standards to facilitate a return to natural conditions. It is then up to us to keep our communities clean and healthy!"
Based on the geographic location of these satellite facilities, we ask if it isnecessary to have an additional site located at Peak Pond when the distance from one facilityto another is no more than 50 to 60 km?
Since most, if not all, Satellite Waste Collection Facilities are located on former landfill sites, why consider constructing a new facility on clean non-polluted land?
Why construct it within 30 meters of a body of water?
Why construct it within a kilometer of 2 cabin communities?
This will, regardless of the best efforts available, result in garbage gathering in the forest around the facility creating a very unpleasant and dirty atmosphere for the area.
Also regardless of the fact that the facility is to be opened for 2 half days and 1 full day per week, the peaceful serenity of the country will be lost initially because of the construction and the equipment used on site and the resulting traffic to the site when the site opens .
With regards to the experimental composed facility, this too will create a most unpleasant atmosphere from the smell associated with rotting garbage. It will attract wildlife to the area that is now not present, creating a potential danger to cabin residents and children. Many people have put considerable time, effort and money into the construction and upkeep of their cabins and property. The construction of this facilitywill also undoubtedly reduce property values.
On behalf of cabin owners weask that you reconsider constructing this facility at the proposed location.
Updates
March 29, 2014
I have been staring at the maps all evening because the site selection for this facility just makes no sense when you look at the proximity to our families. It is honestly exhausting to hear the silence from the decision makers while we are all left wondering if our backyard is next on the list for this so called restoration project.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2014
60 Comments
There are plenty of satellite collection facilities available and there is no need for another. Clearly a cash grab on behalf of the proposed owner. Vote it down.
This is not right why would the government allow another waste disposal site on our beautiful landscape and ruin the look for tourism which our province strives on. Completely unacceptable!!!!!
Spending the last 10 years up hunting, fishing , biking, and snowmobiling with my father at the cabin I find it a bit strange that this place would be chosen for the waste recovery facility. Not the best idea that's been made, that's for sure.
There are many cabins in this area ,including ours. This facility will ruin the fishing and swiiming in the ponds .This is a clean area ,dont ruin it by putting this facility there,especially when its not neccessary and goes against all previous guidelines.
This is not far to have a dump facility less than a KM from our cabins. This plays a big factor in our peacefull environment. How would you free to have smells, roadants and noises in your cabin area that you worked so hard for. There is lots of other places that this dump can be located that won't affect anyone.
I am against this proposal. Nature is a precious gift and we need to do everything in our power to protect it. The current facilities we have seem to be functioning fine. If there's concern, maybe they should revisit reopening one of the sites they have already closed in the area.
No dump.
I totally disagree with the dump in whitbourne area . send the garbage to robin hood bay land fill site .
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There are plenty of satellite collection facilities available and there is no need for another. Clearly a cash grab on behalf of the proposed owner. Vote it down.