WITHYHEDGE LANDFILL SITE UPDATE : 3 MAY 2024

As part of RML’s commitment to provide an update on ongoing progress of works at Withyhedge Landfill site, we are pleased to report that the planned works are proceeding in alignment with the deadlines of the current notice issued by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

RML continue to provide daily updates to NRW regarding all completed works.  We are pleased to report that, following recent inspections by the regulator, NRW have released a statement declaring that RML has met the initial deadlines and “that three actions have been completed – two ahead of the imposed deadlines”.

To ensure local communities continue to be updated, we have updated our FAQ page to provide more information about the current situation at Withyhedge Landfill Site.

While we conclude works at site, we once again express our sincerest apologies to our neighbours and local communities for the impact this issue has had. We would like to provide reassurance that all efforts are underway to bring these works to a final conclusion.

We are pleased to report that recent observations indicate a notable reduction in landfill odours, both in occurrence and intensity. We anticipate this trend of a reduction on odour to continue as we near completion of ongoing works, notwithstanding the presence of other odour sources not related to Withyhedge Landfill Site in the vicinity.

In addition to this update, Pembrokeshire County Council released a statement on 2^nd May 2024 which confirms a legal notice served against RML on Friday 26^th April 2024.

Throughout this entire process we have worked hard to cooperate fully with Pembrokeshire County Council at all times. In doing so, we have ensured that they have been kept fully informed and up to date.

Whilst we are therefore disappointed with Pembrokeshire County Council’s decision, we will of course continue to engage fully with the council so that this matter can be brought to a conclusion for local communities.

As always, we will also continue to provide regular progress updates to all our stakeholders and communities.