Montreal asks Quebec to intervene over meat rendering plant odour issues
Sanimax odour problems in Montreal spark calls for Quebec to act now. See why residents want faster plant upgrades and cleaner air in Rivière-des-Prairies.
Montreal is asking Quebec to step in over odour problems linked to a Sanimax meat rendering facility in the city.
According to the city, a 2024 court decision required the company to upgrade the plant to reduce smells and improve air quality, but the work has not yet begun.
Residents in RivièredesPrairies continue to deal with the impacts while the city seeks provincial action.