Regions studying capacity increase at Durham York Energy Centre

Durham Region is committed to managing our waste responsibly as we continue to grow faster than just about any place in Ontario. The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have begun an Environmental Screening Process to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

The DYEC, located in Courtice, is Durham Region’s primary long-term disposal option for waste and only processes the household waste remaining after Durham and York Regions’ aggressive composting, recycling and reuse programs. Both regions are leaders in waste diversion in Ontario.

Durham and York Regions co-own the facility and are proposing to increase the Environmental Compliance Approval capacity from 140,000 tonnes to 160,000 tonnes per year—an increase of 20,000 tonnes.

The facility is capable of processing 160,000 tonnes per year of waste with its current equipment and is currently being underutilized. If approved, the additional tonnage will allow for more efficient use of the existing facility and will reduce our reliance on alternate waste disposal facilities outside the regions’ borders.

Public consultation is an important part of the process. Watch for upcoming public information centres. Learn more at durham.ca/DYEC160K, call 905-404-0888 ext. 4130, or email info@durhamyorkwaste.ca.