Landfill Closed for Remainder of Day

Public Service Announcement

Landfill Closed for Remainder of Day

August 03, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that a small fire occurred at the landfill this morning. As a precautionary measure, the landfill will be closed for the remainder of the day.

We remind residents not to dispose of lithium batteries in regular household garbage, as they pose a significant fire hazard. Please ensure that lithium batteries are taken to appropriate recycling facilities.

The landfill will re-open on Tuesday, August 6th.

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For additional information, please contact:

Beetanie Eeseemailee

Landfill Foreman

City of Iqaluit

867-222-2972 | B.Eeseemailee@iqaluit.ca