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• 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.

• Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Limited Update - 3 October 2025

  The Environment Agency has been informed that the liquidators acting for Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Ltd (SWRCL) have disclaimed both of the environmental permits that they hold. This means that the permits no longer exist.

  As there are no environmental permits now in place for this site, any waste stored there is not legitimate and needs to be lawfully removed.

  We are currently taking steps to confirm whether there is a new occupier of the site. We will engage with any new occupier and the landowner of the site regarding the requirement for them to remove the waste.

  We are working with partners including Stoke on Trent City Council as part of our investigations.

  We will continue to update our Engagement HQ website when we have further news to share with the community.

• Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Limited Update - 19 August 2025

  The Environment Agency was informed on 11 August 2025 that Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Ltd (SWRCL) has entered Liquidation.

  This event has no effect on the existence of SWRCL or the Environmental Permits. The Liquidators remain bound by the conditions of the permits and any statutory notices in relation to it.

  We will engage with the Liquidators about their intentions for the site and plans to comply with the Environmental Permits and any statutory notices.

  We will update our Engagement HQ website when we have further news to share with the community.

• Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Limited Update - 24 July 2025

  Today (24 July), the Environment Agency has issued a Revocation Notice to Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Limited (SWRCL) for the Environmental Permit EPR/WE2469AA. The revocation is due to come into effect on 22 August 2025.

  Once the permit has been revoked, this means that SWRCL will no longer be authorised to operate its waste transfer station.

  SWRCL must also take the steps set out in the notice to store waste in a manner that minimises the risk of pollution to the local environment and residents whilst they work to remove the waste.

  If SWRCL do not comply with the notice, it will be committing an offence.

  SWRCL has the right to appeal the decision to revoke their permit through the Planning Inspectorate. Any Notice of Appeal must be submitted before 22 August 2025.

  We will continue to update our Engagement HQ website when we have further news to share with the community. 

• Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre Limited - April 2025

  On 31 March 2025 we issued a suspension notice (“the Notice”) in respect of the waste transfer station permit (EPR/WE2469AA only). The Notice suspended the site from being able to accept any waste with effect from 01 April 2025. The Notice currently remains in effect.

  The Notice also requires SWRCL to reduce the volume of waste on site so that waste is stored in line with the requirements of its approved Fire Prevention Plan. The EA is monitoring compliance with the Notice by way of regular drone flights and site inspections.

  We have met with SWRCL and their legal team and clearly defined what measures they must now take.

  Our regulatory actions are focussed on ensuring SWRCL returns back to compliance within its permit. SWRCL must complete the actions required by the Notice before 6 June 2025. The EA will continue to ensure the Notice is complied with and that steps are taken to reduce volumes of waste.