Peckfield Landfill - update

On 05 August 2026, Caird Peckfield Ltd, operator of Peckfield Landfill, Micklefield went into compulsory liquidation. This was a result of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issuing a winding-up petition.

An HMRC winding-up petition is legal action taken by HMRC to force a company into compulsory liquidation due to unpaid tax debts. It is a court-based process to shut down the business, sell its assets, and repay creditors.

On 05 August 2026, the liquidators for Caird Peckfield Ltd disclaimed the environmental permit. The permit no longer exists.

With the disclaiming of the environmental permit, we are no longer able to regulate the site against the conditions of the permit. However, we continue to have powers under pollution control legislation to investigate pollution and, where appropriate, require action to prevent or reduce risks to people and the environment.

The land has been purchased by Seneca Global Energy Ltd

We understand that local residents may be concerned about what this means for the future management of the site. The new landowner is responsible for taking appropriate steps to prevent pollution from the site.

The management of gas utilisation engines at this site continues to be carried out by a third-party company.

We are also working closely with Leeds City Council Planning Service to use our regulatory powers in the most consistent and effective way to bring about improvements at this site.

Our full update on Peckfield can be found here Peckfield Update

Site update

We are aware that there has recently been an increase in odour from the Peckfield Landfill site. In response to those complaints, we visited the site and identified damage to the capping membrane and an area where leachate is seeping from the side of the landfill. We met the landowner's representative on site and have informed the landowner what work is necessary. This includes work needed to repair damage to the plastic liner of the landfill cap.

We have requested the landowner to provide us with a plan for carrying out the necessary works at the site. If we do not receive an acceptable plan, we will take further action in line with our enforcement and sanctions policy. Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy - GOV.UK