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Rotherham Landfill Site's Regulation Questioned Amid Toxic Waste Concerns
8 Nov
Summary
- Grange Landfill site in Rotherham closed in 1990s, contains toxic waste
- Environment Agency varied site's permit in 2016 without public consultation
- Councillors express concerns over lack of safety enforcement by Environment Agency
In November 2025, Rotherham councillors have called for a public inquiry into the regulation of the Grange Landfill site, also known as the Droppingwell Tip, which closed in the 1990s. The landfill site is known to contain toxic industrial waste.
Councillors have expressed concerns over the Environment Agency's (EA) decision in 2016 to vary the site's historic permit without any public consultation. This move, they argue, could potentially allow for the reopening of the landfill despite the existing contamination. Furthermore, the councillors believe the EA has failed to properly enforce safety rules at the site.
The EA has responded, stating that they remain committed to ensuring the site operates in full compliance with its environmental permit and will take appropriate action if any breaches occur. However, the councillors' calls for a public inquiry suggest ongoing concerns about the oversight and management of this potentially hazardous site.
