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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-11-25, Page 17'_anger life means less revenues for Mid -Huron Landfill Gerard graces signal -star staff The Mid -Huron Landfill has been given new life with the closure date extended until 2013. The stretch is due to reduced tonnage of garbage as clear bags cut recyclables out of regular trash. However, while the landfill has been granted a longer physical life, its financial life is looking less promising. As of mid-November, the Mid -Huron Landfill was look- ing at a deficit of $153,000, a direct result of less garbage and fewer people paying tipping fees. At their September 23 meeting, the board agreed to look .at the projected .deficit due to clear bags and the sale of Chamney Sanitation, whose waste is now diverted from the landfill under their new ownership. Landfill board secretary Larry McCa- be suggested the board pay for the short- fall out of a $5.2 million reserve fund the landfill has, rather than send a bill to each municipality using the site. "Balance '09, and take it up to the 2010 budget" he said. "Take the addi- tional money from the reserve and not from the municipalities." The reserve is set aside to cover the costs of closing and capping the landfill, which could take anywhere from 30-50 years. Meanwhile, the landfill will also be looking at their e -waste collection fees. Myoldcomputer, a Waterloo -based company that recentlyheld an e -waste depot in Godrich, approached the Mid Huron Landfill about housing two 44 - foot trailers on-site for phase one and phase two electronic waste. Myoldcomputer would take the waste away at no charge, as they are part of a government -registered waste recla- mation program. Superintendent at the Mid -Huron site, Paul Sherban, said the cost to the landfill would be minimal. Representative from Bluewater, Dave Johnson, said eliminating e -waste fees could be a foolish move in a deficit year, and the board agreed to take a closer look before deciding. "Profit is not a .dirty word," said Johnson, echoed by board chair, Brian Barnim. The landfill board was advised at their October meeting that Bluewater Recy- cling Association would accept e -waste at their facility for no cost as well, how- ever transporting would be done by the municipality. Incoming e -waste currently costs the landfill about $36,000 a year, while the disposal fees amount to $30,000. Leachate, however continues to be the top cost for the landfill though as cells are closed, it will result in less leachate needing to be pumped out. Violators of the clear bag bylaw face double the regular fees at the landfill. Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Page 17 Photo by Denny Scott A reminder for train safety Last Monday at approximately 4 p.m., a vehicle travelling Westbound on Bluewater Beach Road struck a train. The vehicle's driver was alone, and was rushed to hospital with undetermined injuries. McCANN ELECTRIC MOTOR & GENERATOR • SALES AND SERVICE MRO REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES /11 We use and sell SKF Bearings EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE 519-440-6472 14 -5th AVE, VANASTRA Phone 519-482-8604 Super Savings On: • Power Tools • Work Wear • And much more The Canadian Now To People 155 Anglesea Street, Goderich 8382