D S Environmental - Revocation of Permit

The Environment Agency has revoked the environmental permit held by DS Environmental Ltd in Wolverhampton, following a history of poor performance including failure to operate in accordance with a written management system and accepting waste not authorised by the permit.

A revocation notice was issued to the company on 28 May 2026 in relation to its permit, which allowed the import of waste to the site. The revocation came into effect on 30 June 2026, preventing the company from accepting waste.

The decision follows sustained intervention by the Environment Agency and a series of enforcement actions due to poor performance. The Environment Agency has worked closely with partner organisations throughout its regulatory response to ensure risks to the environment and local communities were appropriately managed.

The revocation forms part of the Environment Agency's wider efforts to tackle waste crime and drive improvements across the waste sector. The action aligns with the agency's 10 Point Plan for Waste Crime, which includes taking faster and more targeted action against operators who consistently fail to meet the standards required by their environmental permits.

Tom Mountford, Waste Team Leader has said:

"We are committed to protecting communities and the environment by taking robust action against operators who fail to meet their environmental obligations. Revoking permits is one of the enforcement tools available to us where there are serious and persistent concerns about compliance and environmental risk."

The Environment Agency continues to prioritise action against poor-performing waste sites, with a focus on reducing environmental harm, tackling waste crime, and ensuring responsible operators are held to the standards expected by the industry.

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