(draft) As part of the initial site permitting process (and every year after that), the Lambton Facility assesses the potential and real impacts of our landfill operations., The Initial Permitting Process, Cell 18, In order to obtain Ontario Ministry of the Environment approval to continue landfill operations on 13 hectares (Cell 18) of our 120-hectare site, Lambton conducted a complete Environmental Assessment from May, 1994 to September, 1997. Conducted under Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act, this assessment identified and evaluated a wide range of potential environmental and social impacts…, Annual Evaluations of Landfill Operations, Every year since 1986, the Lambton Facility has conducted a comprehensive review of its landfill operations. The Annual Landfill Report includes: Results and analysis of all groundwater, landfill cap integrity, surface water, air quality and biomonitoring programs Summaries by type, quantity and origin of waste received for landfilling and pretreatment A list of rejected loads along with the…
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Every year since 1994, the Lambton Facility has hired independent specialists to survey the quality of the ambient air at a variety of locations in and around the site. Using methods approved by the Ministry of the Environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the contractors collect air samples directly downwind and…
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In September 1999, during routine daily inspections, water and methane gas were noted bubbling to the surface of the excavated clay base in three locations of sub-cell 3. Field investigations by Clean Harbors and independent subsurface and groundwater specialists, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment and experts from the University of Western Ontario and the University of Waterloo…, The Plan, The plan for restoring sub-cell 3 was designed to maintain an upward flow in the affected area to protect the bedrock aquifer. The design reflected sound science and input from the Ministry of the Environment as well as two third-party technical reviewers. The remediation project involved construction of a granular stone drainage layer, called a hydraulic control layer, over the affected area.…
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The responsible shipment of hazardous waste to proper treatment and disposal facilities is part of the modern manufacturing process. Every day, transporters apply their special skills to safely move thousands of kilograms of hazardous waste. It goes without saying that the transportation of hazardous waste must be managed carefully, safely and responsibly. At Clean Harbors, this is one of our…
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Company-wide, Safety is Clean Harbors No. 1 Priority, Safety is Clean Harbors No. 1 priority—company-wide. Employees at all levels of the Company share this philosophy and are committed to ensuring our safety goals are met. Our commitment to safety works for everyone's benefit—our employees, our customers, the community and the environment., Clean Harbors Continues with Low Incident Rates, All recordable injuries, whether they occur in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, are included in Clean Harbors injury and illness rate calculations. TRIR and DART are two of the primary health and safety statistical measures defined by the United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and we track our performance in these two areas continuously. As a safety-…, Clean Harbors Facilities were the First Hazardous Management Facilities Awarded Voluntary Protection Program Star Certification by OSHA, Approval into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts by employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health. Clean Harbors has excelled in its pursuit of VPP status at its waste processing facilities. VPP promotes worksite-based safety and health. In this program, management, labor and OSHA establish…, Clean Harbors is Committed to Maintaining the Safest, Most Compliant Network of Environmental Operations, Because of Clean Harbors' commitment to health, safety and the environment, customers and all levels of government perceive us as the leader in the environmental services industry. Learn more about Clean Harbors Corporate Environmental Policy. In times of crisis and tragedy, Clean Harbors is ready to respond to protect human health and the natural environment.
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Originally the site in St. Clair Township was established for its geographical strength, being close to Lambton County's petrochemical industry. More than 30 years later, the Lambton facility continues to present an advantage of location, although its general service area has grown to a radius of approximately 400 kilometres. Our Lambton site is the only licensed, integrated hazardous waste…
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Helpful Links to Additional Information Resources, Community Awareness Emergency Response - CAER Environment Canada Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Ontario e-Laws Ontario's Environmental Registry Ontario Ministry of the Environment Ontario Waste Management Association Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association United States Environmental Protection Agency
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An Environmental Assessment (EA) is a decision-making process used to promote good environmental planning by assessing the potential effects of certain activities on the natural and human environment. In Ontario, this process is defined and finds its authority in the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) and its associated regulations. The EAA applies to undertakings (enterprises, activities,…, How It Works, The EA process in Ontario has two distinct parts. The first is the preparation and submission to the Minister of the Environment of a proposed terms of reference (ToR). Once approved by the Minister, the ToR sets out the requirements for the subsequent EA study, which is conducted by the proponent. The EA, which consists of the approved ToR and the subsequent environmental assessment conducted in…, The Proposal, Clean Harbors Canada, Inc., announced the beginning of an environmental assessment process to determine the preferred means of expanding the capacity of its secure hazardous waste landfill near Sarnia, Ontario. The EA enabled Clean Harbors to continue providing secure disposal service at current operating levels for a 25-year planning period. The company had a multi-disciplinary team work to…, Our Commitment to Protect the Local Environment, Clean Harbors will comply with all required laws and regulations pertaining to our project. In addition, we will: Build on existing environmental knowledge Avoid, minimize or mitigate environmental impacts, where feasible Design and implement appropriate mitigation systems Continuously strive to improve our environmental performance
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Clean Harbors today unveiled its $120 million state-of-the-art El Dorado facility expansion, a major addition that will help boost the Southern Arkansas economy and bring 120 new jobs to the area. Clean Harbors El Dorado is designed to be North America's most technologically advanced hazardous waste incinerator. Employing world-class air emissions control technology that meets the most stringent…
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Incorporating the latest technology in the mechanical industry, Clean Harbors recently completed the building of its second asset refurbishment and repair center, located in Houston. The 17,000-square-foot facility is approximately twice the size of the existing asset refurbishment and repair center in Kingston, Mass., and is equipped with a five bay garage, air conditioning, dual 10-ton overhead…
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