The Joint Municipal Coordinating Committee (JMCC)is the voice of the municipalities most directly affected by a proposal for a large-scale landfill in Southwestern Ontario:Zorra Township, theTown of Ingersoll, theTownship of South-West Oxford, and theCounty of Oxford, which comprises Oxford's eight local area municipalities.

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The landfill proposal wassubmittedin March 2012 by Walker Environmental Group. The proposed site of the landfillis in Zorra Township bordering the Town of Ingersoll and South-West Oxford Township. Known locally as Beachville Lime, the site is owned by Carmeuse Lime (Canada).

Visit the Walker Industries Southwestern Landfill Proposal website

On March 17, 2016 the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) accepted the Terms of Reference for Walker Environmental Group’s Southwestern Landfill Proposal. This allows the proponent, Walker, to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA). This process involves the proponent completing technical work plans and studies to determine if the landfill can be constructed and operated safely.

On March 18, 2016, JMCC Chair and Mayor of Zorra Township, Margaret Lupton issued a formal response to the MOECC’s decision, expressing disappointment with the decision.

Oxford is not a willing host to the landfill proposal. In fact, Oxford County is making a tremendous effort to minimize waste within its own borders through its commitment to becoming a zero waste community as part of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan.

The JMCC is committed to following EA process and will be drawing on the expertise of each of the members to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment.

What is the Southwestern Ontario Landfill Proposal?

The landfill proposal wassubmittedin March 2012 by Walker Environmental Group. The proposed site of the landfillis in Zorra Township bordering the Town of Ingersoll and South-West Oxford Township. Known locally as Beachville Lime, the site is owned by Carmeuse Lime (Canada).

Visit the Walker Industries Southwestern Landfill Proposal website

Community response

Agroup of concerned citizens and business owners haveformed theOPAL Allianceto oppose the project. The group isworkingwith other county and provincially-based groups concerned about the landfill proposal.

Visit the OPAL Alliance website

Facebook: STOP THE DUMP from coming to Ingersoll

The OPAL Alliance is a group of  concerned citizens and business owners who have joined together to oppose the proposed landfill. The group is working with other county and provincially-based groups.

OPAL Alliance website

Facebook: STOP THE DUMP from coming to Ingersoll

Oxford County CAO submits letter raising concern with Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for West Quarry Lake – Read the letter

Oxford County Warden submits letter to Minister of Environment and Climate Change - Read the letter

Oxford County Warden submits letter to Premier Wynne, Ministers of Aboriginal Affairs and Environment and Climate Change - Read the letters

JMCC submits letter ot Minister of Environment and Climate Change heading into OGRA/ROMA conference - Read the letter

JMCC hosts public information meeting – News release |Presentation |Minutes  + link to YouTube video