Calgary officials push province for air quality testing results of Ecco Recycling landfill fire

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Calgary officials push province for air quality testing results of Ecco Recycling landfill fire 'Residents have raised understandable questions about the smoke affecting their communities,' Mayor Farkas said Author of the article: By Daniel Gonzalez Published Sep 13, 2026 2 minute read Join the conversation A large fire in the landfill at Ecco Recycling in Calgary is seen on Sept. 7, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia Article content City officials are asking the province to release the air quality testing results in response to the Ecco Recycling landfill fire. Article content A request for detailed air quality results by Ward 11 Coun. Rob Ward and Mayor Jeromy Farkas was sent to Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter, Farkas announced on a Sunday Reddit post. Article content Article content “Residents have raised understandable questions about the smoke affecting their communities,” Farkas said. “They deserve clear, verified information and full transparency from the provincial authorities responsible for environment monitoring. We have requested an urgent response and will share further information as soon as it is provided.” Article content It asked for the immediate public release of detailed air quality testing related to the Ecco Recycling landfill fire in southeast Calgary. Article content “Residents have experienced smoke and odours for several days, and many have reported irritation of their eyes, throats and lungs,” the request said. “They are understandably concerned about the air they have been breathing and whether the exposure could have longer-term health implications.” Article content Article content Article content The request asks for the release of all available results, including pollutants tested, monitoring locations, peak readings and any exceedances of provincial guidelines. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content It also looks for a plain-language assessment from Alberta public health authorities addressing immediate symptoms and potential long-term health risks. Article content “I recognize that validated laboratory results may take…