Yorkshire regulated sites

In the Yorkshire area, we regulate a large number of permitted sites, including factories, mines, landfills and agricultural producers. We regularly receive enquiries about our work - this page will highlight the sites that we we receive the highest level of interest for. You will find site information, frequently asked questions and answers regarding our work, inspection updates and latest news. If you are interested in a site not given here, please email our customer and enquires team.



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If you experience any issues relating to any of these sites, or sites not listed on this page, please call our pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60. Use this link to find out more about how to report an environmental issue.



In the Yorkshire area, we regulate a large number of permitted sites, including factories, mines, landfills and agricultural producers. We regularly receive enquiries about our work - this page will highlight the sites that we we receive the highest level of interest for. You will find site information, frequently asked questions and answers regarding our work, inspection updates and latest news. If you are interested in a site not given here, please email our customer and enquires team.



To ensure you receive notifications about our most recent work for these sites, register with us and then subscribe to follow this page - links to do this are in the information bar.



If you experience any issues relating to any of these sites, or sites not listed on this page, please call our pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60. Use this link to find out more about how to report an environmental issue.



  • Vehicle stops at Mineral Processing Ltd

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    On 15 and 17 April 2025, Environment Agency officers, together with West Yorkshire Police, followed up on concerns about vehicles still arriving at the site while the suspension notice is in force. The operation was to monitor vehicle movements to and from the site. While none arrived while partners were present, we will continue to act upon the information we receive. We will continue to investigate movements to and from the site. We will take action to prevent and disrupt this activity as part of our intelligence-led enforcement approach.

    If you suspect an individual or company is committing a waste crime, tell us what you know by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org and use the 'Environmental Crime' tag. This will protect the safety of the public and ensure timely capture of information.

    On 15 and 17 April 2025, Environment Agency officers, together with West Yorkshire Police, followed up on concerns about vehicles still arriving at the site while the suspension notice is in force. The operation was to monitor vehicle movements to and from the site. While none arrived while partners were present, we will continue to act upon the information we receive. We will continue to investigate movements to and from the site. We will take action to prevent and disrupt this activity as part of our intelligence-led enforcement approach.

    If you suspect an individual or company is committing a waste crime, tell us what you know by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org and use the 'Environmental Crime' tag. This will protect the safety of the public and ensure timely capture of information.

  • Mineral Processing Ltd enforcement update

    We are not able to comment further on our enforcement action currently. However, we take offending seriously and act in accordance with our enforcement and sanctions policy. We are assessing all our enforcement options, which may include revoking the permit. We will provide a further update when we are able.

    Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy


    We are not able to comment further on our enforcement action currently. However, we take offending seriously and act in accordance with our enforcement and sanctions policy. We are assessing all our enforcement options, which may include revoking the permit. We will provide a further update when we are able.

    Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy


  • Mobile Monitoring Facility at South Elmsall

    To build a more accurate picture of the potential impact the site is having on air quality, we are carrying out proactive air quality monitoring.

    We have installed a Mobile Monitoring Facility (MMF), which will be in situ for approximately four months, collecting continuous measurements of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), methane (CH4) and particulates

    To build a more accurate picture of the potential impact the site is having on air quality, we are carrying out proactive air quality monitoring.

    We have installed a Mobile Monitoring Facility (MMF), which will be in situ for approximately four months, collecting continuous measurements of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), methane (CH4) and particulates

Page last updated: 03 Nov 2026, 03:18 PM