Waste Connections, Inc. · TSX:WCN
Waste Connections — Investor Presentation (July 2018)
21 slides from Waste Connections's investor presentation, Jul 11, 2018
Slide 1: Ridge Landfill Environmental Assessment Evaluation Criteria Workshop
Ridge Landfill Environmental Assessment Evaluation Criteria Workshop July 11, 2018
Slide 2: Workshop Agenda
Workshop Agenda 6:00 pm Welcome 6:00 – 6:30 pm Overview of the Project 6:30 – 6:45 pm Q&A 6:45 – 8:00 pm Workshop Discussion Activity 1: Input on Evaluation Criteria Activity 2: Study Areas Activity 3: Enhancing Diversion 8:00 – 8:20 pm Plenary 8:20 – 8:30 pm Next Steps and Meeting Close
Slide 3: About Waste Connections of Canada
About Waste Connections of Canada • Merged with Progressive Waste Solutions in June 2016. • Remains committed to being a good neighbour and responsible corporate citizen by contributing to the community. • Provides waste management services across the province contributing significantly to Ontario’s
Slide 4: Ridge Landfill Today
Ridge Landfill Today • Waste Connections own 340 ha of land west of Erieau Road • 262 ha of this land is the existing landfill site area • Current approved capacity is 21 million cubic metres • Site can accept up to 1.3 million tonnes of waste per year • Site can currently receive residential waste
Slide 5: Where We Are At
Where We Are At • April 2016 - proposed expansion of Ridge Landfill announced • May & June 2016 - Open Houses for the Terms of Reference • November 2016 - Terms of Reference submitted • December 2017 - Terms of Reference voluntarily resubmitted • May 2018 - Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Slide 6: Key Elements of the Proposed Expansion
Key Elements of the Proposed Expansion • Expansion will occur on the existing Ridge Landfill property • Expansion area ranges from about 55 to 85 ha • Annual volume of waste accepted will not change from what is currently being accepted • Service area for industrial, commercial & institutional waste
Slide 7: Key EA Steps and Comprehensive Consultation Plan
Key EA Steps and Comprehensive Consultation Plan Summer 2019 – Spring 2018 Spring - Summer 2018 Summer - Fall 2018 Winter - Spring 2019 Spring 2019 Summer 2020 Notice of EA Confirmation of Evaluation of Assessment of Draft EA Final EA Commencement Alternative Methods Alternative Methods Potential Ef
Slide 8: Site Development Alternatives
Site Development Alternatives • 3 Site Development Alternatives are being considered • They involve combination(s) of: o Vertical expansion (Old and South Landfills) o Mining (Old Landfill) o Lateral Fill Area Expansion (Areas A, B and C) • Evaluation criteria will be used to compare the Site Develo
Slide 9: Site Development Alternatives
Site Development Alternatives Three Site Development Alternatives are under consideration to expand the landfill capacity. The following lists characteristics common to all three Site Development Alternatives: • Disposal capacity for an additional 20 years at current disposal rate (68.9 Million metr
Slide 10: Landfill Gas and Leachate Management Alternatives
Landfill Gas and Leachate Management Alternatives Landfill Gas Alternatives The following alternatives will be considered: • Collect and flare (current practice) • Develop a gas utilization facility Leachate Treatment Alternatives The following alternatives will be considered: • No on-site pre-treat
Slide 11: Proposed Evaluation Criteria
Proposed Evaluation Criteria Evaluation criteria will be used for two steps in the environmental assessment: Today’s Discussion 1. To compare alternatives. Criteria for the evaluation of alternatives will be used to compare: 2. To assess potential impacts and develop mitigation • Landfill site devel
Slide 12: Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives
Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives The following criteria are proposed to compare site development alternatives from a natural environment perspective. Anything else to consider? Groundwater: Groundwater quality; Surface Water: Surface water quantity Leachate contaminating lifespan
Slide 13: Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives
Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives The following criteria are proposed to compare site development alternatives from a socio-economic perspective. Anything else to consider? Socio-Economic: Displacement and Socio-Economic: Odour disruption as disruption (e.g. dust, noise) to reside
Slide 14: Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives
Proposed Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives The following criteria are proposed to compare site development alternatives from a transportation and design & operation perspective. Anything else to consider? Design & Operation: Potential for on- Design & Operation: Approximate site safety con
Slide 15: Proposed Study Areas
Proposed Study Areas These reflect the areas technical disciplines will study to identify potential impacts of the preferred site development alternative.
Slide 16: Commitment to Diversion
Commitment to Diversion Waste Connections operates a network of twenty-four (24) stand-alone facilities in Ontario that are responsible for local IC&I and/or residential curbside collection; the operation of recycling facilities (8) and waste transfer stations Waste Connections is committed to looki
Slide 17: Commitment to Diversion
Commitment to Diversion We are committed to being an industry leader, assisting the province in diverting waste from disposal by: • Continuing to work with customers to identify opportunities to reduce materials going to disposal; • Safely removing recyclables from the waste collected at waste trans
Slide 18: Purpose of the Workshop
Purpose of the Workshop Summer 2019 – Spring 2018 Spring - Summer 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Spring 2019 Summer 2020 Notice of EA Confirmation of Evaluation of Assessment of Potential Draft EA Final Commencement Alternative Methods & Alternative Methods Effects & Development Document E
Slide 19: Workshop Activities
Workshop Activities • Workshop activities: – Activity 1 – Input on Evaluation Criteria and Importance – Activity 2 – Input on Study Area – Activity 3 – Input on Diversion • Each table has a facilitator who will lead the discussions • Workbooks to assist with the gathering of information. • Workshop
Slide 20: Next Steps
Next Steps During the Environmental Assessment, consultation with the community will include: Public Open Houses & Website Community Newsletters Stakeholder Meetings To exchange information and hear community To provide news and information about the To provide opportunity for one-on-one meetings co
Slide 21: Thank You!
Thank You!
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