The latest odour monitoring report from the Jameson Road Landfill Site has shown continued success in managing emissions, with barely perceptible odour levels recorded throughout the week commencing 21 July 2025.
Thanks to ongoing operational improvements, including the installation of additional horizontal gas extraction, odour control at the site remains robust. Despite a brief two-hour engine downtime, backup systems ensured uninterrupted gas field suction, maintaining effective containment of odorous gases.
Data collected from across the area paints a positive picture. Among the odour detections that were reported across all receptors, the most frequently noted were:
- Sewage-like odours, primarily linked to off-site infrastructure
- Perfume-type smells linked to local industry
- Fish odour linked to local industry
- Manure odour linked to local agriculture
- Isolated instances of rotten eggs typically associated with landfill gas emissions – although these were limited to the landfill site itself.
These odour hits were generally of low to intermittent intensity and were not widespread across the network of receptors.
At high-sensitivity locations – such as residential areas – 88% of reports recorded no detectable odour. Of the few odours noted, mild fish-like or manure smells made up the remainder and were limited in scope and intensity.
The fish odour was most prevalent at:
- Asda, Fleetwood
- Harbour Village
- Broadwater Avenue
- Larkholme Lane
- Flakefleet Avenue
- Cala Gran
- Springfield Terrace
The manure most odour was prevalent at:
- Hambleton
- Stalmine
Elsewhere, in low- and medium-sensitivity zones, “no odour” was still the most common observation (46%). Occasional scents attributed to nearby industrial and utility infrastructure – such as perfume or sewage – were detected but were generally low in intensity and frequency. Importantly, odours specifically linked to landfill gas, such as “rotten eggs,” represented only 5% of reports and were confined to on-site areas, well away from homes and public spaces.
These findings reaffirm the commitment of the site operators to maintaining high environmental standards and protecting the wellbeing of the local community. Continuous monitoring and proactive measures are proving effective in minimising off-site impact.
