Spring is on the horizon and we are looking forward to the changing seasons. With spring comes thoughts of gardening and … compost! See the following waste bulletin about organic waste management. Contact our Waste Management Project Manager Heather Dzurko with any...
Excess Soil Guidelines
Starting Jan 1, 2021, the excess soil rules come into force, with the online excess soil registry starting Jan 1, 2022. These two milestones don’t have a direct impact on landfills. Section 22 of O. Reg. 406 pertains directly to landfills and comes into force on Jan...
Harmonizing Cottage Redevelopment with the Natural Environment.
Do your cottage redevelopment plans for improvement align with current acts and regulations? Your cottage is often seen as a place to unwind and centre yourself; a haven among the trees and cool waters that allows you to step back from the business of life and...
Septic System Solutions for Challenging Cottage Properties
Interested in improving the water quality of your lake? Qualified Wastewater Designers Offer Septic Solutions to Reduce Environmental Impact. Article written by Cambium's Project Coordinator, Stew Dolstra, B.Sc., Hon., Dipl., BCIN Well Technician. On-site wastewater...
Redside Dace now Listed as Endangered in Canada – What Does it Mean for You?
Redside Dace are small freshwater fish that live in shallow streams and slow-moving water. They range across the Northern United States and Southern Canada with populations concentrated around the GTA. They were added to the Species at Risk Act in 2009 due to...
Shifting Gears and Spring Clean Ups: Fun Ways to Support a Greener Tomorrow
Clean and Green Environmental Sustainability Spring has arrived and with it, a number of environmental clean-ups and community eco-events have started in Peterborough. It’s time to spring up and clean up – here are some local Peterborough events to consider taking...

Five Solutions to Common Environmental Site Assessment Errors
One of Cambium’s areas of expertise is with Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Peer Reviews. Our team completes hundreds of ESAs and Peer Reviews annually. If you require a phase I or phase II ESA, this technical update provides general information on common,...
Asbestos, a Dangerous Designated Substance Not Visible to the Eye
In a recent article, Asbestos Exposure is Still Making People Sick, CNN reported that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to see people suffer asbestos-related medical issues. In Ontario, Designated Substances are defined as “a biological,...
Online Tool will help Municipalities Manage Excess Soils
The Importance of Managing Excess Soils As Ontario continues to rapidly develop and cities continue to expand, the management of soils being excavated from developments and construction projects has to be considered. Excess soils are both a useful economic resource...
Environmental Activity and Sector Registry: How will the Air Emissions EASR Impact Your Facility
A Guide to the New Environmental Activity and Sector Registry Sadie Bachynski, Project Manager with Cambium, has written a blog to answer a number of questions about what the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) is, who it applies to and what it means to...