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.