(Barrie, ON) – Out of an abundance of caution, the landfill is closed to the public for the remainder of the afternoon (Friday, February 20) due to smoke from a small fire within a wood‑waste pile.
Fires can occasionally occur in piles of wood or organic material as heat builds up naturally during decomposition. Staff are on-site and working with Barrie Fire and Emergency Services to monitor and manage the situation.
The landfill is expected to reopen tomorrow morning (Saturday, February 21).