Environmental Services

Public Drop-off Area Waste Bin Replacements

Project Status: Complete

The public drop-off area at the Elma Landfill utilizes customized steel waste bins to allow the landfill payloader to transport the bins from the public drop-off area to open face of the landfill, where they are emptied. The current bins are original and were manufactured and placed in service in 2008. 6/8 bins have been replaced.

Landfill Loading Ramp Replacement

Project Status: In Progress

To ensure the safe loading of shingles, the current ramp is in need of replacement. It is proposed to construct a larger ramp with an elevated level platform, which would reduce risk to the operator and equipment. The construction will include a concrete wall surrounding the platform. The ramp and platform will also be constructed of concrete ensuring the structure will be safe and be operational for an extended period of time. Final design to be completed Summer 2026.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Lagoon Bern Refurbishment

Project Status: Complete

The existing center berm located between the east and west lagoons at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of refurbishment. The berm has become overgrown with large trees and vegetation. The roadway between the two lagoon cells is also in need of fresh gravel.

Sanitary Main Condition Assessment

Project Status: In Progress

Rapid Assessment Technology Services Inc. (RATS) is a company that specializes in acoustic testing of sanitary mains and are the only company completing this type of work. The system uses transmitters from manhole to manhole to determine condition assessments of the section and determine where full or partial blockages are occurring.

Currently, the Municipality uses flusher trucks under contract annually to clean sections of sanitary sewer mains. This practice is necessary but often sections are being flushed and cleaned that do not need to be. This is due to not being able to tell the condition of the underground infrastructure.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Filters and Pump Replacement

Project Status: In Progress

To be completed in 2026.

This project is carried over from 2025. It includes the replacement of the final effluent filters and final effluent pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The filters and pumps are original from the construction of the WWTP in 1994 and have been refurbished a number of times in the past.