South London waste company was fined £87,837 after admitting to a series of waste permit breaches which affected the local environment and quality of life for nearby residents.
The Environment Agency reported that Hinkcroft Transport Ltd, of Landmann Way in New Cross breached various conditions of its permit. The main breaches led to the creation of persistent foul odours causing misery for nearby residents over a two-year period. The site handles a mixture of waste materials including construction, metal and degradable household and commercial waste.
On Thursday 28 April 2011 the company was fined £65,000 and ordered to pay £22,837 in costs by Croydon Crown Court. The company faced two charges under the Environmental Permitting Regulations ( England and Wales) 2007 and 2010 of operating a waste transfer station except under and to the extent authorised by an environmental permit.
Source: Environment Agency
