Answers to common questions about Walleys Quarry
What measures are in place to control the odour?
Measures to minimise odour include:
- keeping the active tipping area as small as possible
- covering waste as soon as possible (daily cover)
- installing temporary and permanent capping over the waste to prevent the release of odours
- ensuring the phasing and capping plans are in place and are implemented
- ensuring the landfill gas management plan is operating effectively to capture and destroy the landfill gas
- ensuring the leachate management plan is operating effectively
- ensuring the waste acceptance procedures are being followed and the controls are implemented