‘Magical fairy dust’: A city report shows strong support for burning Toronto’s trash. Climate advocates are calling for the study to be scrapped
As Toronto’s landfill approaches capacity, there’s “strong support” from residents to consider incinerating the city’s trash, according to a new report that’s already drawing the ire of climate advocates.
A city report released Friday provided the results of public consultations held earlier this year on long-term plans for Toronto’s trash. The city-owned Green Lane Landfill southwest of London, Ont. is the current destination for almost all of Toronto’s garbage, but is expected to reach capacity by 2035.
The city has been exploring options that include either building a new landfill or using an existing one, as well as switching to so-called “energy-from-waste” technology, better known as incineration.
