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2021-09-29 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Press release
North East fire risk waste site closed downThe Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Birtley to reduce the serious risks of illegal waste storage to the environment and local community. ![]() A lock and notice have been placed on the gates at the closed down site. A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from entering or depositing more waste on the site at Shee Recycling at Durham Road, Birtley, after waste stored there became a fire risk. It’s the second time the powers have been used in the North East. The Restriction Order was secured at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court last week (Thursday 23 September) after Environment Agency solicitor Chris Bunting outlined the case. Environment Agency and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service officers have visited the site numerous times during 2021 to encourage the operators to bring the site into compliance with fire prevention guidance, including reducing waste volumes and introducing fire breaks between piles of waste. Items being stored at the site include large oil drums containing hazardous waste, cutting equipment, batteries and fuel canisters all of which increase the risk of fire. The site had been at a high risk of a fire breaking out if activities continued. The Environment Agency has now locked the site’s access gate, placing a warning notice at the entrance. Anyone entering the land without reasonable excuse or written permission from the Environment Agency will be committing a criminal offence, as will anyone who tampers with the lock or notice. ![]() Some of the waste stored on site. Concerns over waste storageJohn Crowl, Environment Agency Enforcement Team Leader in the North East, said:
Work with fire and rescue serviceThe Environment Agency is working alongside Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service as enquiries continue. Each of the 17 community fire stations at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of assessing which sites in the local area pose the highest potential fire risk to local residents. After visiting Shee Recycling, crews from Birtley Community Fire Station identified the risk being created by the excessive amounts of recycling materials being stored on the site by the owners. Paul Thompson, Group Manager West District at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said:
To report waste crime call the Environment Agency’s 24-hour Incident Hotline on 0800 807060.
Published 29 September 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/338321 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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