Chatham-Kent Council has decided to allocate an additional $250,000 from its reserves to support its ongoing legal battle against York1 Waste Management Solutions, which intends to transform a site at 29831 Irish School Road in Dresden, Ontario, into a waste and recycling facility. Mayor Darrin Canniff expressed unanimous community opposition to the project, citing concerns about its potential destructive impacts on local residents and traffic disruptions. The municipality is contesting York1's claim that the site has legal non-conforming use, which would allow the company to bypass local land use approvals. So far, Chatham-Kent has spent $108,120.99 on legal and engineering costs related to the proposal. The council has hired external experts to provide advice and represent them in court, emphasizing the need for York1 to comply with municipal zoning laws. The project has faced significant grassroots opposition, prompting the municipality to advocate against the provincial legislation that facilitates the redevelopment. Additionally, the Bkejwanong-Walpole Island First Nation has joined a separate legal challenge against the legislation, indicating broader opposition to the bill among First Nations.