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What is the Environmental Resource Recovery Centre?What is the Environmental Resource Recovery Centre?​​There are two main facilities to be co-located at the Environmental Resource Recovery Centre – a Materials Management Facility (MMF) for the transfer of curbside garbage and an Organics Processing Facility (OPF) for the processing of organics.<ol><li>Materials Management Facility (MMF) – a location for the consolidation and transfer of garbage from curbside collection vehicles for consolidation prior to being transferred to an external facility for disposal.<br></li><li>Organics Processing Facility (OPF) – a location where green cart materials (kitchen waste, soiled paper products, etc.) are processed under controlled conditions and converted into other valuable products, such as soil amendment. <br></li><li>Public Education Centre - a location where residents, schools and others can attend to learn about waste management.<br></li></ol><p> ​<br></p><p> <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa" style="color:#0066cc;">Home</a><br></p>​<br>
Is this a landfill?Is this a landfill?<font size="3"><p>​No. Assessing development of the OPF and MMF were recommended in the County’s Solid Waste Management Strategy as a result of County Council’s direction that no new landfills would be developed in the County of Simcoe. This infrastructure will support the County’s diversion initiatives.​<br></p></font><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br></p>
Where are we in the process? What's next?Where are we in the process? What's next?<font size="3"><span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">The County will be bringing a report to County Council in 2023, for Council's decision on design specifications for the ERRC.​​</span></span></font><div><font size="3"><span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">​<br> </span> </span></font><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3"></font></font><font color="#211d1e" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3"><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br></font></font> </font></font></div>
Will nearby neighbours be impacted by odours?Will nearby neighbours be impacted by odours?<font size="3"><p>It will be the responsibility of the County to ensure that neighbours are not impacted by odours. Controlling offsite odours will be a significant operational requirement of the facility and site design and technology must ensure specified odour limits are met. This was a consideration during the siting process and the preferred location offers large separation distances. Modern odour control measures will also be incorporated into design of the buildings and material will be accepted in enclosed buildings under negative air pressure, utilizing fast-action doors. Additional information can be found in the odour assessment completed as part of the <a href="/Planning/Documents/7.%20Facility%20Characteristics%20Report.pdf">Facility Characteristics Report</a>. </p></font><p><br><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br></p>
When will the processing method/technology be selected for the OPF?When will the processing method/technology be selected for the OPF?<p>The County will be bringing a report to County Council in 2023, for Council's decision on design specifications for the ERRC.</p><p>​<br><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a></p>
What will be the cost?What will be the cost?<span lang="EN">The County will be bringing a report to County Council in 2023, for Council's decision on design specifications for the ERRC. This report will provide updates on the expected cost of the ERRC. ​<font size="3"><br></font><br><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br><br></span>
What technical studies have been undertaken?What technical studies have been undertaken?<font color="#221e1f" size="3"><div><span style="font-size:12pt;color:#211d1e;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;color:#211d1e;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">The following studies were undertaken to further both local and County Planning amendments</span><span style="color:#211d1e;">​.</span><br></div><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3"><font size="3"><ul><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/18-02-01%20-%20Amended%20Planning%20Justifcation%20Report%20-%20FINAL.pdf">Amended ​Planning Justification Report</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/2.%20Agricultural%20Impact%20Assessment%20Report.pdf">Agricultural Impact Assessment Report​</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/18-02-01%20-%20Amended%20Scoped%20Environmental%20Impact%20Study%20-%20FINAL.pdf">Amen​ded Scoped Environmental Impact Study (includes Hazard Land Assessment)</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/18-02-01%20-%20Amended%20Facilities%20Characteristics%20Report%20-%20FINAL.pdf">Amended Facility Characteristics Report (includes Conceptual Site Plan, Functional Servicing Study, Stormwater Management Study, Noise Assessment, Odour Assessment)</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/18-02-01%20-%20Updated%20Hydrogeological%20Assessment%20-%20FINAL.pdf">Updated Hydrogeological Assessment</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/3.%20Archaeological%20Assessment_Stage%201%20and%202.pdf">Stage 1 & 2 Archaeological Assessment</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/4.%20Archaeological%20Assessment_Stage%203.pdf">Stage 3 Site Specific Assessment</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/5.%20Archaeological%20Assessment_Stage%203_Supplementary%20Information.pdf">Stage 3 Site Specific Assessment – Supplementary Documentation</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/6.%20Cultural%20Heritage%20Resource%20Assessment.pdf">Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment: Built Heritage Resources and Cultural Heritage Landscapes</a> </li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/11.%20Traffic%20Impact%20Study.pdf">Traffic Impact Assessment</a><a href="/Planning/Documents/11.%20Traffic%20Impact%20Study.pdf">​</a></li></ul></font></font></font>For more information on the Planning approval process for the ERRC, please click <a href="/Planning/Pages/Simcoe-County-Environmental-Resource-Recovery-Centre.aspx">here</a>. </font></font><div><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><br></font></font></div><div><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa" style="color:#000000;font-size:medium;"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a></font></font><div><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><font color="#221e1f" size="3"><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc"></font></a>​<br><br> </font></font></div></div>
What will happen to the rest of the tract?What will happen to the rest of the tract?<font color="#211d1e" size="3"><font color="#211d1e" size="3">The facility footprint is anticipated to be 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of the 207 acre (84 hectares) location (approximately 5%), allowing for continued forest management activities and use of the forest for recreational purposes. <br><br></font></font><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br><br>
What will be the impact of the additional traffic to this area?What will be the impact of the additional traffic to this area?<p>The impact of additional traffic is outlined in the <a href="/Planning/Documents/11.%20Traffic%20Impact%20Study.pdf" target="_blank">Traffic Impact Study</a> (TIS). This study examined data related to peak periods – both for site-generated traffic and for this portion of Horseshoe Valley Road West. Additional information can be found in the report dated November 2016 (a link to this study is provided at <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=ae857544-17dc-45d3-869c-5fe2901daf43" target="_blank">simcoe. ca/errc</a>). </p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=477694ae-22b2-4abf-9da1-c9289df21ffa"><font color="#0066cc">Home</font></a><br><br>