Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells

The investigation followed an increase in odour complaints over a period of 10 days.

As a result, it has partially suspended one site’s environmental permit. Kenny Waste Management Limited is restricted from carrying out certain waste handling and treatment activities on a specific area of the site identified as causing the smell.

The operator must also remove waste from this area of the site by 13 November.

The suspension notice was issued on 8 October and took effect immediately.

The notice also requires the operator to carry out odour monitoring and put odour control measures in place.

It is an offence to fail to comply with the requirements of the notice.

Jeni Brittlebank, Area Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said:

Communities should not have to tolerate offensive odours and we know that it’s having a significant impact on those living, working and going to school in the area of Little Hulton.

Ensuring waste is managed in a way that protects people and the environment is our priority.

We’ll continue to monitor the situation in the area closely and we won’t hesitate to consider further action against those believed to be responsible if the situation does not improve.