From 15 October 2025, Pilsworth South Landfill Site will be accepting waste again.
The site had closed voluntarily after multiple complaints about strong odours and air pollution.
Site improvements
The site operators have made major changes to how the site runs to help stop bad odours and reduce pollution.
Before reopening, the site met all environmental and operational standards.
Ongoing checks
The Environment Agency will monitor the site to make sure it follows the conditions of its environmental permit and doesn’t cause pollution or harm people’s health.
A mobile air monitoring unit at a school in Heywood will also continue checking the air quality of the area.
Report concerns about the site or strong odours
If you notice strong odours or have concerns about the site, please report them to the Environment Agency:
- Online: report a smell from a waste facility, industrial site or farm in England
- Phone: 0800 807 060 - open 24 hours a day
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