Petition launched to end activity at ECCO landfill in southeast Calgary
Two weeks on from the ECCO landfill fire in Calgary's southeast, a local resident has launched a petition to decommission activity at the site.
A petition was launched to demand an end to activities at the ECCO landfill located in southeast Calgary. The petition was initiated by Aymie Rondeau, a local resident who lives near the landfill and has been concerned about the ongoing fire and smoke that has affected neighboring communities for two weeks. The fire at the ECCO recycling landfill site ignited roughly two weeks ago, and the Calgary Fire Department has been working on containment and suppression efforts to extinguish the blaze.
Calgary Fire Department Public Information Officer Alex Kwan mentioned that reaching certain areas within the pile is challenging due to the steep slope, making it difficult to access and manage the fire. Aymie's petition has already surpassed its initial goal of 1,500 signatures in less than four days. The petition calls for the ECCO recycling site to be decommissioned, requests transparent air-quality monitoring, and advocates for the removal or remediation of the existing landfill.
Aymie emphasized that the city should cease accepting new waste, recycle the existing materials, and expedite a reclamation plan. Despite reaching its signature goal, Aymie plans to keep the petition active to garner further support.
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