Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Ltd - 25 November Update

In our previous news update on 03 October 2025 we explained that the Environment Agency had been informed that the liquidators acting for Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Ltd (SWRCL) had disclaimed both of the environmental permits that they held. This means that the permits no longer exist.

We now understand that Hyper Waste Management Ltd are the new occupier of the site.

On 6 October 2025 the Environment Agency issued a Section 59 Notice to the occupier, which requires the company to take steps to reduce the environmental risks posed by the site, and remove all waste to a suitably authorised facility by a specified date. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor compliance with this Notice.

We are also working with partner agencies, including Stoke on Trent City Council to reduce the risks on site, and ensure there is a legitimate use of the site going forwards.