Fleetwood landfill operators deny plans to abandon site

Summarised from LancsLive's report · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Landfill operators in Fleetwood have dismissed rumours they planned to walk away from the site.

Landfill operators Transwaste have rejected rumours that they plan to abandon the Jameson Road site in Fleetwood. The reports emerged from a Wyre Council meeting in July, where a councillor stated he believed Transwaste was no longer profiting from operations and wanted to leave. A Transwaste spokesperson said: 'Transwaste is not walking away from Jameson Road. We remain on site, meeting our obligations under our lease and Environment Agency permit, and we are committed to completing the site safely and for good.'

Residents in Fleetwood have complained of a foul stench since Transwaste took over operations in late 2023. The Environment Agency has introduced new permit restrictions limiting the site to inert waste that does not break down or produce odours, such as soil, concrete and bricks. Transwaste must also install and maintain continuous hydrogen sulphide monitoring at four or more boundary locations. The operators stated they had sought discussions with the Leader of Wyre Council before these permit changes were made.

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

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