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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q: | What is the proper name of the Site? | ||
| A: | Durham Region Waste Management Facility. More information here. | ||
| Q: | Where is the Brock Dump located? | ||
| A: | C22480 Side Road #17, Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0 | ||
| Q: | Who is in charge of Waste Management? | ||
| A: | Durham Region Works Department – Works Commissioner Cliff Curtis | ||
| Q: | What is to be the permitted landfill area? | ||
| A: | 18 Acres | ||
| Q: | What is the total area of the Brock Dump? | ||
| A: | 100 Acres | ||
| Q: | What is the expected life (years)? | ||
| A: | 20 years with Brock Township waste ONLY | ||
| Q: | What type of waste is permitted at the Brock Dump? | ||
| A: | Anything! There are no regulations on this dump | ||
| Q: | What is the Capacity of the Brock Dump? | ||
| A: | Approximate capacity left is 115,000 tonnes | ||
| Q: | What are the Municipalities to be served? | ||
| A: | Brock Township ONLY | ||
| Q: | Is the dump a safe place to bring our garbage? | ||
| A: | Definitely not! This dump was opened in the late 1950’s and has no liner to hold in the contaminants. It is situated on sensitive wetlands |
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| Q: | Why should I be concerned about the Brock Dump? | ||
| A: | You should be concerned because it is a major source of pollution to the surrounding lands and also to Lake Simcoe |
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