Close the landfill on Jameson Road in Fleetwood. Operated by Transwaste
Close the landfill on Jameson Road in Fleetwood. Operated by Transwaste
The Issue
Close the Landfill on Jameson Road in Fleetwood, which is run by Transwaste Ltd.
Since the landfill has been reopened, it has caused a smell, which has affected the whole of Fleetwood, which is around 25k in population and it also affects other areas, such has Knott End and Thornton-Cleveleys.
The smell is coming from the landfill leased by Transwaste Ltd from Wyre Borough Council and is causing health issues with people who have breathing diffuclities. It is also causing other reported health issues are headaches, Itcy/watery eyes, sore throats. Some people have reported that the smell is affecting their sleep.
The smell is an unpleasant egg smell and depending on the wind direction and speed, homes nearby keep getting the smell coming all the way through their homes.
It is also caused traffic issues, such as lorries waiting on main roads to go into the landfill and dump all the waste.
What has been done locally?
- Facebook page has opened, which contains up to date information: https://www.facebook.com/closejamesonroadlandfill/
- Local council meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXAhTDTHr7Q
- Goverment petition was opened and reached over 10,000 signitures: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700273
Reported to various News agencies.
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/two-online-petitions-aimed-at-closing-down-fleetwoods-controversial-landfill-site-5026804
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/weve-got-10000-names-on-petition-against-stinking-fleetwood-landfill-site-now-government-must-respond-5118057
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/report-which-says-odorous-fleetwood-landfill-site-meets-air-safety-levels-causes-stink-with-angry-residents-5122152
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/02/i-kept-smelling-a-horrible-nasty-smell-the-risks-of-englands-old-dumping-grounds
- https://uk.news.yahoo.com/wyre-council-full-council-meeting-110333869.html
SMELL IT, CALL EA TO REPORT IT: 0800 80 70 60
LOCAL MPS CONTACT DETAILS:
- Lorraine Beavers: Contact here: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineBeaversMP or here Lorraine.beavers.mp@parliament.uk
Public Health England:
- 020 7811 7000/7001
Information about Hydrogen Sulphide, which is emitted from the landfill and is the cause of the smell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDz-heDLT3E
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The Issue
Close the Landfill on Jameson Road in Fleetwood, which is run by Transwaste Ltd.
Since the landfill has been reopened, it has caused a smell, which has affected the whole of Fleetwood, which is around 25k in population and it also affects other areas, such has Knott End and Thornton-Cleveleys.
The smell is coming from the landfill leased by Transwaste Ltd from Wyre Borough Council and is causing health issues with people who have breathing diffuclities. It is also causing other reported health issues are headaches, Itcy/watery eyes, sore throats. Some people have reported that the smell is affecting their sleep.
The smell is an unpleasant egg smell and depending on the wind direction and speed, homes nearby keep getting the smell coming all the way through their homes.
It is also caused traffic issues, such as lorries waiting on main roads to go into the landfill and dump all the waste.
What has been done locally?
- Facebook page has opened, which contains up to date information: https://www.facebook.com/closejamesonroadlandfill/
- Local council meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXAhTDTHr7Q
- Goverment petition was opened and reached over 10,000 signitures: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700273
Reported to various News agencies.
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/two-online-petitions-aimed-at-closing-down-fleetwoods-controversial-landfill-site-5026804
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/weve-got-10000-names-on-petition-against-stinking-fleetwood-landfill-site-now-government-must-respond-5118057
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/report-which-says-odorous-fleetwood-landfill-site-meets-air-safety-levels-causes-stink-with-angry-residents-5122152
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/02/i-kept-smelling-a-horrible-nasty-smell-the-risks-of-englands-old-dumping-grounds
- https://uk.news.yahoo.com/wyre-council-full-council-meeting-110333869.html
SMELL IT, CALL EA TO REPORT IT: 0800 80 70 60
LOCAL MPS CONTACT DETAILS:
- Lorraine Beavers: Contact here: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineBeaversMP or here Lorraine.beavers.mp@parliament.uk
Public Health England:
- 020 7811 7000/7001
Information about Hydrogen Sulphide, which is emitted from the landfill and is the cause of the smell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDz-heDLT3E
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The Decision Makers
Supporter Voices
Petition created on 31 March 2024