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Regions proposing to increase waste processing limit by 20,000 tonnes at Durham York Energy Centre

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2019 07:17 AM

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have begun the Environmental Screening Process to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

“The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of 140,000 tonnes of waste per year. Durham and York Regions, who co-own the facility, are proposing to increase the Environmental Compliance Approval...

Carbon monoxide exceedance at DYEC

Posted on Saturday, May 04, 2019 04:15 AM

Whitby, Ontario – On Saturday, May 4, a carbon monoxide (CO) spike led to an exceedance of the four-hour rolling average limit at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC). The limit is set at 40 mg/Rm3 (milligrams per reference cubic metre). The CO levels were 45 mg/Rm3. CO is monitored as an operational parameter indicating combustion performance at the facility. All other emissions remain within compliance limits.

The exceedance was caused by a fuel overfeed, leading the combustion air fans...

Notice of Issuance of DYEC Acceptance Test Certificate

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2016 02:12 PM

WHITBY, ON – The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York are pleased to report the Acceptance Test
Certificate has been issued for the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC).

After the December 2015 decision not to issue the Acceptance Test Certificate—due to marginal exceedances in (ash) Residue Quantity—Covanta activated the dispute resolution process, contending that the addition of cement, pozzolan and water to the fly ash should not have been included in the calculations of Residue Quantity....

People Wanted for the Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee

Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 09:10 AM

WHITBY, ON – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking individuals to serve as members of the Energy-From-Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This is a volunteer position that provides advice to the Works Committee on issues such as waste diversion, waste management, environmental performance and monitoring of the Durham York Energy Centre (energyfrom-waste facility).

Interested residents are asked to provide a detailed resume with a cover letter outlining...

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