Ontario faces a landfill crisis, with current estimates saying approved landfill capacity will run out in nine to thirteen years. Driven by population growth, rising development, and limited expansion options, Ontario needs a solution quickly. Many municipalities are currently exporting 25% of their waste to U.S. landfills, resulting in increased costs and environmental damage. The expansion of Emerald Energy from Waste directly addresses this challenge by offering Ontario a scalable, long-term answer.
A Scalable, Landfill Crisis Solution that Powers 60,000 Homes a Year
Emerald’s redevelopment project sees an increase in processing 500 tonnes of residual waste per day to 2,500 tonnes. Not only does this drastically help the landfill crisis, but it also increases energy recovery from 10 MW to 100 MW of electricity per year. This increase is enough to power 60,000 average homes per year. The expansion provides a powerful dual benefit of waste reduction and clean energy generation that the province needs.
Modern Technology for Managing Waste Cleaner and Smarter
Upgrading the facility with modern thermal recycling technologies promises dramatic improvements in efficiency, automation, and emissions controls. Emerald is also committed to providing real-time emissions reports for community and stakeholder transparency. Resource recovery also increases with the redevelopment project, meaning iron, aluminum, and copper are retrieved from the remaining bottom ash. Managing waste locally means fewer emissions from long-haul transport and less reliance on distant, overloaded landfills.
Advancing the Circular Economy in Ontario
Emerald’s expansion also supports a circular economy. By converting residual non-recyclable waste into usable energy forms, it powers local industries and municipalities while reducing fossil fuel use. Municipalities that partner with Emerald benefit from a provincially licensed, scientifically validated, and locally based waste management solution. Backed by over 30 years of compliance and environmental monitoring, Emerald EfW is the answer you have been looking for. With a looming landfill crisis and long-haul disposal costs rising, investing in high-capacity EfW infrastructure offers long-term solutions, budget protection, and a sustainable future.
In conclusion, the Emerald Energy from Waste expansion drastically reduces Ontario’s landfill dependency by increasing processing capacity and clean energy output. The redevelopment also improves emissions management, enables further resource recovery, and fosters local circular economy practices. All this while offering municipalities a reliable, emission-conscious alternative to landfill disposal.
