Monitoring results for the week commencing 18 August 2025 show that odour levels around the Jameson Road Landfill Site remain very low. The majority of observations reported no odour at all, and where odours were detected, they were most commonly sewage or perfume (industrial) rather than landfill-related sources. Crucially, the small number of landfill-type odours identified were confined to the immediate site boundary and did not extend into Fleetwood itself. Transwaste continue to prioritise regular monitoring, prompt response to any issues, and open communication with the local community.
Odour – All Receptors
During the monitoring week, the majority of observations recorded no odour (76%). The small number of odours detected were spread across several categories: sewage (8%), rotten eggs (7%), perfume (6%), manure (3%), and fresh waste (1%). These figures demonstrate that the landfill had a minimal impact on its surroundings during the monitoring period, with the majority of odour observations being non-landfill in nature.
Odour – High Sensitivity Receptors
At the most sensitive monitoring locations (residential, schools, shops, etc), results remained overwhelmingly positive. 89% of reports confirmed no odour. Only isolated instances of rotten eggs (4%), manure (3%), fresh waste (1%), perfume (%), and sewage (1%) were recorded. The small number of rotten egg odours were detected at Pheasant Wood Drive, Springfield Terrace, Cala Gran and Lindel Road.
This indicates that high-sensitivity communities continue to experience very low odour exposure from landfill activities.
Odour – Low/Medium Sensitivity Receptors
In lower sensitivity areas, odours were more variable, but still largely non-landfill related. Of the reports, 41% noted no odour, while the remainder identified sewage (24%), perfume (17%), rotten eggs (14%), and manure (3%). These findings suggest that most odours of non-landfill origin – particularly sewage and perfume (industrial) – were more noticeable at these receptor points.
Most Common Odours Reported to Date
Since monitoring began, the most frequently recorded outcome remains “no odour”, representing 73.5% of all observations (1,972 out of 2,683 total). Among odours identified, the most common have been:
- Sewage – 252 reports
- Perfume odour – 131 reports
- Rotten eggs – 125 reports
- Fish – 79 reports
- Fresh waste – 48 reports
This long-term dataset reinforces that “sewage” odours remain the predominant nuisance source, while landfill-related odours such as rotten eggs and fresh waste appear only at low levels.
Conclusion
Overall, monitoring for the week commencing 18 August 2025 confirms that odour levels around the Jameson Road Landfill Site continue to remain very low. The vast majority of reports recorded no odour at all, and those that did were generally of “sewage” or “perfume”, rather than landfill-related sources. Importantly, the few landfill-related odours detected were largely confined to the site border and did not extend into the town of Fleetwood.
Transwaste remains committed to ongoing monitoring, swift response to any reports, and maintaining transparency with the local community.
