Fleetwood landfill site gets new restrictions on waste types

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

The Environment Agency has imposed strict new restrictions on Fleetwood's Jameson Road landfill site, limiting it to inert waste only.

The Environment Agency has formally varied the environmental permit for Transwaste, the landfill operator on Jameson Road in Fleetwood, introducing strict new restrictions on what waste can be accepted. The site can now only receive inert waste that does not break down or produce odours, such as soil, concrete and bricks. Transwaste is also required to install and maintain continuous hydrogen sulphide monitoring at four or more boundary locations around the site.

The move comes after residents have complained extensively about odours from the landfill since Transwaste took over from Suez in late 2023. A Community Liaison Group meeting took place on 10 July with Transwaste, Wyre Council and the Environment Agency. According to minutes seen by LancsLive, the council leader stated he believed Transwaste no longer profited from the site and wanted to leave, though this was before the permit variation was formally introduced.

Residents have expressed anger at the restrictions, saying they believe the council prioritises profit over their health concerns. The Facebook group Action Against Jameson Road Landfill has almost 5,000 members, with some residents reporting that fumes have affected their wellbeing and health.

How it is being reported

• 'They're only in it for the money': Residents react to claims Fleetwood landfill operators wanted to sell upIt has been claimed that Transwaste, a landfill site operator in Fleetwood, wanted to step awayLancsLive · 8 Oct, 15:17
• Fleetwood landfill site operator Transwaste issues update after 'capping' works come to an end“We are now awaiting their decision”Blackpool Gazette · 7 Oct, 13:41

In this story: Transwaste · Fleetwood · Environment Agency · Wyre Council · Michael Vincent

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