Monitoring results for the week commencing 12 September 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 perfume (industrial) or sewage rather than landfill-related sources. Notably, landfill-type odours (‘rotten eggs’) decreased compared with the previous week, despite increased focus on areas more likely to be affected. 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, 84% of all observations recorded no odour. The small number of odours detected included perfume (8%), rotten eggs (5%), and sewage (3%). These results confirm that landfill odours were very limited and that the majority of odour observations remain unrelated to landfill activity.
Odour – High Sensitivity Receptors
At the most sensitive monitoring locations (such as Harbour Village and Broadwater Entrance), results were overwhelmingly positive. 97% of observations reported no odour, with only isolated instances of landfill-type odour (3%) being identified. Importantly, these were brief and localised, with no evidence of persistent nuisance beyond the immediate area.
Odour – Low/Medium Sensitivity Receptors
In lower and medium sensitivity areas, odours were more varied but still generally non-landfill in origin. 50% of reports recorded no odour, while the remainder included perfume (29%), sewage (11%), and rotten eggs (11%). This suggests that industrial and wastewater-related odours were more noticeable than landfill-related odours at these receptors.
Most Common Odours Reported to Date
Since monitoring began in 2025, the most frequently recorded outcome remains “no odour”, representing 73% of all observations (2,199 out of 3,947). Among odours identified, the most common have been:
- Sewage – 272 reports
- Perfume odour – 147 reports
- Rotten eggs – 146 reports
- Fish – 79 reports
- Fresh waste – 53 reports
This long-term dataset continues to show that sewage and perfume odours are the predominant nuisance sources, while landfill-related odours occur at much lower levels.
Conclusion
Overall, monitoring for the week commencing 12 September 2025 confirms that odour levels around the Jameson Road Landfill Site remain low. The vast majority of reports recorded no odour at all, and those that did were generally of sewage or perfume/industrial origin rather than landfill. Importantly, the few landfill-related odours detected were limited in frequency and reduced compared with the previous week.
Transwaste remains committed to ongoing monitoring, rapid response to any issues, and maintaining transparency with the Fleetwood community.
