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The Keele Valley dump in Maple, which will last only to 1993, may have to close next summer because dump-lining clay is running out. Metro wants to expropriate more land
The Keele Valley dump in Maple, which will last only to 1993, may have to close next summer because dump-lining clay is running out. Metro wants to expropriate more land

The Keele Valley dump in Maple, which will last only to 1993, may have to close next summer because dump-lining clay is running out. Metro wants to expropriate more land

Date10/14/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Keele Valley dump in Maple; which will last only to 1993; may have to close next summer because dump-lining clay is running out. Metro wants to expropriate more land.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0008115F
      Peter Meffe: Director of Maple ratepayer group says the Keele Valley Landfill is the largest dump in North America.
      Peter Meffe: Director of Maple ratepayer group says the Keele Valley Landfill is the largest dump in North America.
      Dexter, Brian
      8/31/1988
      Maple dump: John Kruger, Metro administrative chief, says the dump probably was the most engineered waste disposal site in North America.
      Maple dump: John Kruger, Metro administrative chief, says the dump probably was the most engineered waste disposal site in North America.
      Kruger, John P.
      6/25/1985
      Ron Meyer: Coalition spokesperson wants public voice on dump board.
      Ron Meyer: Coalition spokesperson wants public voice on dump board.
      Eglinton, Rick
      7/14/1992
      Nightmare: Antun (left) and Ana Markulin can't sell property because of Maple dump.
      Nightmare: Antun (left) and Ana Markulin can't sell property because of Maple dump.
      Dexter, Brian
      3/25/1993
      Down in the dumps?, No, this is down in York where garbage has been piling up for more than two weeks because of the municipal workers strike. Two med(...)
      Down in the dumps?, No, this is down in York where garbage has been piling up for more than two weeks because of the municipal workers strike. Two med(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      n.d.
      East Caledon dairy farmer Jim Early, 65, has learned the land his family started working in 1914 is one of 57 proposed sites for a dump and may take g(...)
      East Caledon dairy farmer Jim Early, 65, has learned the land his family started working in 1914 is one of 57 proposed sites for a dump and may take g(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      6/4/1992
      How many dumps should pickering have want get
      How many dumps should pickering have want get
      Russell, Jim
      8/28/1989
      Dumped on: Newton and Leona Piercey and their son Paul, in tractor, were told last Friday their Caledon farm, near Bolton, is one of five remaining contenders to be the next regional dump for Peel
      Dumped on: Newton and Leona Piercey and their son Paul, in tractor, were told last Friday their Caledon farm, near Bolton, is one of five remaining contenders to be the next regional dump for Peel
      Dexter, Brian
      11/20/1992
      Worried resident: Carol DeGeer, who lives on the proposed dump site north of Metro zoo, stands near the home she may lose if Metro Toronto approves location
      Worried resident: Carol DeGeer, who lives on the proposed dump site north of Metro zoo, stands near the home she may lose if Metro Toronto approves location
      Russell, Jim
      11/28/1989
      Alan Tonks: Metro chairman says emergency dump sites may be unnecessary
      Alan Tonks: Metro chairman says emergency dump sites may be unnecessary
      Loek, Dick
      11/14/1988
      Grim warning: Councillors Richard Gilbert, left, and Norm Gardner say dumps will be closed by 1993
      Grim warning: Councillors Richard Gilbert, left, and Norm Gardner say dumps will be closed by 1993
      Gardner, Norman
      12/8/1986
      Peru - garbage dump along the banks of Riu Rimac, the river running through Lima
      Peru - garbage dump along the banks of Riu Rimac, the river running through Lima
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/28/1991