Alberta eyes stronger waste storage rules amid stubborn blaze at Calgary landfill

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Alberta eyes stronger waste storage rules amid stubborn blaze at Calgary landfill A fire that broke out Sept. 6 at Ecco’s facility in Calgary’s Shepard industrial area continues to smoulder, with residents and local politicians raising concerns about air quality and potential health-related impacts for nearby communities Author of the article: By Noah Brennan Published Sep 15, 2026 Last updated 1 hour ago 5 minute read Join the conversation Smoke continues to rise from a fire at a private landfill in southeast Calgary Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. The City of Calgary has put out a health advisory. Jim Wells/Postmedia Article content Concerns about suspected non-compliance at a southeast Calgary landfill have prompted a review of waste storage regulations and provincial oversight, as a fire at the facility burns into its second week. Article content Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is reviewing the province’s waste-storage regulatory framework “to determine where stronger regulatory oversight may be warranted” as a result of compliance concerns arising from ECCO Recycling and Energy Corp.’s operations, the office of Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter said in a statement to Postmedia. Article content Article content Article content “Under the current framework, there are no limits on the size or height of a waste storage site operating under a Storage Site Notification, and there is no requirement to submit an annual report,” Hunter’s office said. 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 “Alberta is considering establishing size and height limits, introducing annual reporting requirements and taking other actions to strengthen oversight.” Article content A fire that broke out Sept. 6 at ECCO’s facility in Calgary’s Shepard industrial area continues to smoulder, with residents and local politicians raising concerns about air quality and potential health-related effects for nearby communities. Article content Environment and Protected Areas is also working with the City of Calgary to determine whether any materials prohibited under ECCO’s provincial…