The Environment Agency (EA) has extended the deadline for Veolia's Stewartby Waste Management Facility near Bedford to update its operating procedures to meet revised environmental standards until 31 May 2028. This follows a regulatory review that introduced new requirements for waste storage, emissions controls, and fire prevention. The EA noted that the site has been compliant for several years with no recorded issues related to fire risk or emissions.
Veolia stated that the permit variation is part of a broader EA review of hazardous waste facilities across England, rather than a response to specific problems at Stewartby. The company confirmed it has maintained robust fire prevention measures and continues to comply with its environmental permit obligations. The facility remains under the existing permit conditions while the required improvements are implemented and monitored by the EA.
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