Environment Agency issues statement on ‘horrific’ stench in Greater Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe watchdog of firm operators behind a landfill site emitting a ‘horrific stench’ insists it continues to work closely to improve the situation.
Residents have reported the ‘awful’ smell from the Pilsworth South landfill site - situated next to the M66 between Bury and Heywood - for months.
Some residents have even reported sealing up windows and vents. The issue has been so bad that a petition of almost 4,000 people has now been signed calling for an intense investigation into the site which prompted a visit from mayor Andy Burnham who said it ‘took me aback’.
READ MORE: The people who are being left 'physically sick' every day from a stinking, disgusting Greater Manchester eyesore Now the Environment Agency, which is monitoring the operator Valencia Waste Ltd, has issued an update on the issue.
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