Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
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"When the wind has dropped, you can smell a kind of toxic chemical smell, and it's like a taste that you can almost feel on the back of your throat."
— Jim , Other
"I am deeply disappointed by the decision, which the council had consistently opposed."
— Christopher Woolmer , Politician
"For a council that describes itself as a smarter, greener, fairer borough, it's just absurd that we've got something that generates so much CO2."
— Nick Matty , Politician
"Permits placed stringent conditions on waste sites."
— Matt Higginson , Executive
"We are very disappointed that the Environment Agency (EA) has reached the decision to grant Viridor permission to treat ten percent more waste at the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF)."
— spokesperson for the South London Waste Partnership , Executive
"El malestar es compartido por ciudadanos que llevan décadas viviendo en la zona."
— Jim , Other
Key People
Local Liberal Democrat MP known for advocating on behalf of community interests.
Chair of Sutton Council's environment committee who opposed the incinerator decision.
Hackbridge Councillor actively involved in local environmental issues.
A resident of Sutton who expresses concerns about health due to the incinerator.
Environment manager at the Environment Agency.
Independent councillor who questions the environmental impact of the incinerator.
Representative of the South London Waste Partnership expressing concerns about waste treatment permissions.
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The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
The Environment Agency approved Viridor's application to treat 10% more waste at the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility, prompting concerns from the South London Waste Partnership about the facility's capacity and compliance.
The Environment Agency approved an expansion of the Beddington Lane incinerator, increasing its capacity by nearly 35,000 tonnes per year, despite local opposition and concerns over past emissions breaches.
Residentes del sur de Londres expresan su preocupación por la salud pública tras la aprobación de la Agencia de Medio Ambiente para aumentar la cantidad de residuos incinerados en la planta de Beddington.
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