Quebec's largest landfill, Terrebonne, is facing an urgent situation as it nears capacity. The Quebec government has issued an emergency decree allowing the landfill's operator, Complexe Enviro Connexions, to temporarily increase waste acceptance by 1.2 million tonnes without an environmental impact assessment. This decision highlights the province's struggle with waste management, as the city of Montreal lags in its waste reduction goals. The emergency measure is a temporary fix, but it underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy to address the region's waste crisis. The Terrebonne site, located within the Montreal Metropolitan Community, handles a significant portion of the city's waste, including household garbage, construction materials, and industrial waste. The operator is also seeking a permanent expansion, but the environmental review process is ongoing. Critics argue that the province's reliance on emergency decrees for waste management is a sign of poor planning. The situation raises questions about the effectiveness of current waste reduction efforts and the need for innovative solutions to manage the region's growing waste stream.
