Environmental agency takes action against waste management firm

The Environment Agency (EA) has taken legal action against a waste management firm that operates two facilities in Dudley, due to pollution and health risks at its landfill sites.

EA secured an injunction at Birmingham’s high court on 24 September over Himley Environmental, which operates two facilities on Crooked House Lane in Dudley.

Currently, landfill gas is escaping into the air, and the site remains unsecured, creating a risk of pollution and potential harm to human health.

The order pertains to the Environmental Permits for Oak Farm Quarry Landfill and Oak Farm Quarry North-East Landfill.

The notices cover gas management, surface water control, leachate monitoring and site security.

A spokesperson from EA, said: “This action demonstrates that the Environment Agency will take robust action against operators who do not comply with the conditions of their environmental permits. We would like to remind people, that for their safety they should not go onto these landfill sites.”