A resident letter on June 2, 2026 raised detailed concerns about Estevan’s planned closure of its municipal landfill and transition of waste disposal to the Coal Creek Landfill, including costs, agreements, yard waste programs, and illegal dumping. In response, the City Treasurer provided a June 8 briefing clarifying that Estevan has a curbside collection contract with GFL until June 30, 2031, that GFL is responsible for ultimate disposal sites, and that administration is exploring contract options to maintain free yard waste disposal weekends through seasonal yard waste bins and events like Operation Clean Sweep. The response notes that cell expansion requirements and escalating environmental regulations have made independent landfill operations less viable, and that administration has been working on landfill options for years.While some questions related to contract negotiations were not answered publicly, the document highlights ongoing strategic decision‑making about regional disposal, future expansion responsibilities, and service levels. This is a relevant signal for solid waste consultants and environmental service providers interested in helping the City analyze long‑term cost, regulatory compliance, diversion programs, and public communication around its waste strategy.

Report is partially confidential under The Cities Act due to ongoing contract negotiations; emphasizes rising environmental costs, need for large‑scale landfills, and potential tax/fee impacts of new landfill cells.