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Since March 2025 we have received an increasing number of odour reports. We have discussed these with Plasgran Ltd (PL) and were notified about an issue with the sedimentation tank. PL carried out maintenance work in April 2025 to address this issue.
On 27 May 2025, officers carried out a site inspection, including an off-site odour assessment. On this occasion, there was a minimal amount of waste presentanda small number of flies were visible in the waste reception area. An intermittent hydrogen sulphide odour (rotten egg smell)was detected next tothe water treatment planton the site. The same odour was detected at 2 distinct locations outside the site boundary but was not widespread.
We have continued with our regulatory work, which includes announced and unannounced site inspections, and regular off-site odour assessments. We have also begun a permit review.
The site is not the only regulated facility in the area, and we will continue to regulate, to ensure that all operators comply with their environmental permits and are taking appropriate measures to control odour and flies.
Further horizontal wells have been installed in the current active cell, to enable gas capture from the newly deposited waste.
Construction of the latest cell is ongoing and progressing well. The gas plant has had one new engine and continues to burn the captured gas to generate electricity and reduce carbon emissions. This ongoing work will reduce gas release and odour. We continue to carry out regular visits and odour tours.
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 SWRCLreturns back to compliance within its permit. SWRCL must complete the actions required by the Notice before 6 June 2025. TheEA will continue to ensure the Notice is complied with and that steps are taken to reduce volumes of waste.
Construction of new cell - May 2025