The completion of renovations to the St. Georges landfill this summer marks the beginning of the end for the other garbage disposal sites in the Bay St. George area, says Peter Fenwick, newly elected chair of the Bay St. George waste management committee.
"But it will also be the start of a modern waste disposal system that will see less waste being thrown away, more recycling, and a concerted effort to increase composting," stated Mr. Fenwick, in a release issued Tuesday.
"These efforts will result in much better stewardship for the most beautiful part of Newfoundland so that residents and visitors alike can enjoy its beauty."
Joining Mr. Fenwick on the newly-elected committee are John McPherson from the Bay St, George South Local Service District as vice-chair, Kippens Councillor Barry Noftall as treasurer, and Stephenville Crossing Councillor Vince Parsons as secretary.
"Once the landfill site at St. George's is up and running the three other sites in the area will be closed down," said Mr. Feniwck. "But there are a large number of issues to settle before that can happen."
He said the two most important issues are the setting of fees for tippage at the new landfill and the provision of curbside collection for the area.
All towns and local service districts will be using the landfill, but a suitable curbside collection system for all the region is not yet in place. Only Stephenville has indicated its intention to use its current system to collect its waste.
The committee is currently reviewing all the options available and hopes to have a suitable system in place in a few months.
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