The article discusses an ongoing environmental crisis at a Lancashire landfill, where residents have been plagued by a noxious odor since February 2024. The stench, described as resembling rotten eggs, is attributed to a combination of adverse weather from Storm Eowyn and past operational changes made by Transwaste. Despite improvements in the gas capture system intended to mitigate odors, the recent storm damage to landfill capping has reignited complaints. Local MP Lorraine Beavers raises concerns about the health impacts on her constituents, as they struggle with symptoms linked to the persistent smell.
A toxic stench at a Lancashire landfill is being blamed on Storm Eowyn, which ripped off capping, unleashing a foul odour that locals have endured for a year.
Transwaste stated the odour was exacerbated by recent weather but originally surfaced due to the installation of new equipment that disturbed old waste.
Labour MP Lorraine Beavers highlighted the ongoing health impacts from the smell on residents, describing complaints of vomiting, nose bleeds, and breathing problems.
Transwaste admitted to the original odour issues but expected repairs to the capping damaged by Storm Eowyn to alleviate the persistent problem soon.
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