The request sought minutes of DEFA meetings regarding the Environmental Protection Unit's actions at the Middle Park Recycling facility, and the authority disclosed all information including a detailed site visit report from October 2020.
Key Facts
A site visit on 13 October 2020 confirmed that vehicles entering with materials must use the weighbridge.
The light scrap metal bailer was repaired, allowing for the crushing of cars and regular export of light fraction metals.
Two large mounds of heavy scrap metal were removed, with plans for more frequent exports to prevent accumulation.
Manx Waste Solutions is investigating alternative processing facilities as the Viridor site closes, with WEEE exports pending authorization.
The area adjacent to the lagoon was largely cleared, though some bails of plastics and refrigerators remain awaiting shipment.
Data Disclosed
13 October 2020
22nd July
10/08/2020
Public Health Act 1990
WDL/02/2013/V2
Fields Nos. 522518 & 522551
IDG 8 wheel tipper
50 bails
2-3 pallets
07624 406 333
Original Request
Request narrowed down to DEFA Meetings minutes concerning EPU at Middle River, and EPU actions.
Data Tables (9)
July 2020 Site visit
Observation
October Site Visit
Observation/Discussion
Action Required
Noted IDG 8 wheel tipper
vehicle entering the site
with soil & stones and
not utilising the
weighbridge – all vehicles
entering the site must be
weighed and details of
the origin of the waste
recorded.
All vehicles entering with materials
to be deposited on site are to
enter via the weighbridge in the
interest of company records.
Continue as planned
Light scrap metal - at the
time of inspection one of
the rams was broken on
the grab machine. It was
advised that this should
be working by the end of
the week in order to
commence bailing of the
light metal so the height
can be reduced within
the pile. Due to world
events, other project
delay’s, Middle Park
Metal’s will start to send
trailers off island at least
weekly as the feasibility
of using a vessel to
transport all the scrap
metal and brining in
materials for projects is
not economically viable.
Bailer issues (out of service), and
stockpile of vehicles present.
Once bailer is working cars will be
crushed.
Light fraction metals are to be
regularly put on a trailer.
Process vehicles, and
continue to export the
materials at a regular
frequency.
Heavy scrap metal – as
advised, once the light
scrap metal pile is
reduced and being
Two large visible mounds of heavy
metals have been removed.
Small amount present on site.
Export operations will become
Continue as planned with
more frequent exports
managed the heavy
scrap pile will be
managed and reduced in
height and size including
the end of life vehicles
being shipped off island
for recovery on a
frequent basis.
more frequent, preventing the
grand accumulation of height and
volume of the waste.
Manx Waste Solutions
(MWS), waste electrical,
electronic equipment
(WEEE) – as informed
during the site meeting,
Viridor site is closing
down and MWS
investigating alternative
processing facility. It was
noted that the
designated area for the
transfer of WEEE waste
has over spilled out with
the secure area. The
waste should be
contained within the
delineated area at all
times.
TFS is underway and should shortly
be authorised allowing the WEEE
to be exported.
Future business with MSW is to be
limited. The company will be
restricted to the area they have
and not allowed to overflow.
There is some doubt as to whether
this business arrangement will be
continued .
Some fridges and freezers are still
present on the East side of the
Recycling shed, these are to be
removed along with the other
white good shipments
Remove stockpile when TFS
is completed.
Clear WEEE from East side
of Recycling Shed (area
adjacent to lagoon)
Contain all WEEE in
designated storage area
only, on hard standing.
Middle Park Recycling,
waste electrical,
electronic equipment
(WEEE) – it was noted
during the visit, at the
rear of the building a
container with overspill
of WEEE. As discussed,
due to the hazardous
nature of the waste this
area should be focused
on and tidied up and the
appropriate disposal
route identified. I can
advise the Western Civic
Amenity Site is set up to
manage the processing /
dismantling of WEEE
waste and is currently
shipping to the UK for
recovery purposes –
contact Mike Rose on
Middle Park Recycling WEEE has
been moved from the back of the
recycling shed, and either included
with the MSW or removed from
site.
There are 2-3 pallets of WEEE (TVs)
still to be removed from the far
East of the back of the recycling
shed.
Intention is to cease WEEE
recycling.
Remove all WEEE from back
of recycling shed.
Contain all WEEE in
designated storage area
only, on hard standing
07624 406 333
Bins, tanks / fuel storage
area rear of shed – as
advised, the area shall be
cleared with the
processing of the bins
and tanks. Once
completed, the area will
not be used as a storage
area and kept clear.
Majority of the area has been
cleared. The area is being used to
load trailers. These will be
temporarily on site whilst being
loaded.
There are a few skips at the rear of
the shed, which are waiting to be
processed. This is a temporary
storage location.
One trailer of cardboard waiting to
be removed from site.
Keep area clear.
Area adjacent to lagoon
– various bails of cans,
mixed plastics, plastic
wrapping, pallets of
batteries and fridges. As
informed, once MWS
obtain the new
processing facility in the
UK, the fridges etc. will
be shipped for recovery
through MWS. You
explained the mixture of
bails, which a
considerable number
(around 50) is required
for a full trailer load to
be shipped off island for
recovery and recycling.
Pending reaching this
volume and volatile end
markets the bails are
being stored outside the
building. Once you have
the required volume and
ready market, these will
be shipped for
processing to the UK.
A large amount of this waste has
been removed.
There are a few dozen bails of
plastics waiting for a trailer.
As noted above, there are a few
refrigerators waiting to be
removed (these are dependent
upon the TFS shipment).
All other stored waste has been
removed.
Continue to clear this area.
Remove the plastic bails
(internal storage or export)
Remove fridges and freezers
In terms of the
Robinson’s food waste
for composting and as
discussed on site, the UK
best practice and
governing legislation, the
only activity exempt from
the Animal Bi-Products
legislation is food waste
The composting of Robinsons food
waste has ceased. The company is
still contracted to take the waste,
but the material is being taken
straight to the Energy from Waste
plant.
The composting area was
significantly reduced and there
was a clearer delineation between
Continue as planned, with
any food waste received
being compliant with the
waste disposal licence.
Maintain fire safety areas
between windrows.
Continue to monitor
moisture and temperature
of compost (WDL section
produced from vegan
restaurants or vegan
processors otherwise all
food waste generated
must be thermally
destroyed through
aerobic digestion, in
vessel composting or
incineration as a
minimum temperature of
72oC must be
maintained for a
minimum of 72 hours.
Previous discussions
regarding food waste is
attached for your
reference
windrows.
It was noted, that there is a greater
intention to move the product off
site sooner.
4.4)
UvPC stockpile – at the
time of inspection, a
trailer was present on
site filled with the UvPC
frames and doors
pending shipping off
island. You advised that
locating a recycling
facility is difficult due to
the markets in the UK. It
was agreed that this area
should be focused on
and cleaned up as the
stockpile is very visible
from areas of the site.
Two stockpile areas above the
composting heap, either side of
the road have been removed.
The company has decided to cease
taking this product.
Keep area clear.
If UvPC is to be taken in, the
material will be stored on
hardstanding and kept in a
manner according to the
Waste Disposal Licence.
Additional Topics Discussed Oct 2020 Site Visit
Actions
Monitoring of the Compost. Due to recent accidental
fires with the compost, temperature and moisture
testing (in accordance with WDL/02/2013/V2 section
4.4) should be conducted as outlined in the Waste
Disposal Licence. It was noted that a probe is used for
these operations.
Continue in accordance with the
Waste Disposal Licence
Area East of compost windrows, with soil on top
Maintain current ground level, and
discussed as complainant had raised concerns about
increasing elevation and burial of rubbish. No rubbish
was present and the area was noted as being an
unused area of the site.
keep free of waste or storage.
Water quality – water from site runs through either the
intercept or to soakaway area.
Continue to maintain intercept and
drainage channels
Visibility – a large proportion of the complainant issues
arose from the visual aspect. Considerations for visual
improvements/ screening was discussed
Maintain cleared areas.
Vermin – as noted in previous site visit, a contract is
place for vermin control
Please send through last few
months vermin control records for
reference.
Boat Breaking – IDG removed a boat on 9/10/2020
from Peel Cathedral. All boat decommissions require a
licence. DEFA are currently working on improving the
process by providing an exemption along with statutory
conditions for companies wanting to decommission
and dispose of small vessels (<40 tonnes and <40 m).
Future boat decommissioning
should be conducted with
appropriate licencing or exemption
permits. Please speak to EPU who
can provide you with an exemption
permit
Vehicle storage area on South West of Site – this area
was discussed, there are ongoing discussions with
planning about the consolidation and delineation of the
area on site
To be discussed between planning
and EPU and updated plans to be
provided (on going work)
Working Plan – the current EPU records for the working
plan are 5 years old. An updated plan to reflect current
operations is required.
In recent days, there has been a change of the
management structure, and a review of the site
operations. Changes are intended for the site with
regards to the type of wastes received. Once a clearer
plan of future operations is decided updates should be
provided
An updated working plan to be
provided within the next 6 months.
Noise issues from the complainant were noted to be
from the removal of the heavy metals. This was noted
to be a very infrequent occurrence, and necessity in
order to load the ship within a 33 hour window, and in
respect of tide times.
No action required
Maintain receipt of wastes to
operational hours as outlined in the
waste disposal licence.
Fires – complainant issues about fires was discussed.
Rare issues arise with the compost heap, and the fire
brigade is alerted, along with notification to EPU. No
other fires take place on site, and no burning of waste
occurs.
No action required
July 2020 Site visit Observation
October Site Visit Observation/Discussion
Action Required
Noted IDG 8 wheel tipper vehicle entering
the site with soil & stones and not utilising
the weighbridge
All vehicles entering with materials to be deposited on
site are to enter via the weighbridge in the interest of
company records.
Continue as planned
Light scrap metal - at the time of inspection
one of the rams was broken on the grab
machine. It was advised that this should be
working by the end of the week in order to
commence bailing of the light metal so the
height can be reduced within the pile.
Bailer issues (out of service), and stockpile of vehicles
present.
Once bailer is working cars will be crushed.
Light fraction metals are to be regularly put on a
trailer.
Process vehicles, and continue to export the
materials at a regular frequency.
Heavy scrap metal – as advised, once the
light scrap metal pile is reduced and being
managed the heavy scrap pile will be
managed and reduced in height and size
including the end of life vehicles being
shipped off island for recovery on a frequent
basis.
Two large visible mounds of heavy metals have been
removed.
Small amount present on site.
Export operations will become more frequent,
preventing the grand accumulation of height and
volume of the waste.
Continue as planned with more frequent exports
Manx Waste Solutions (MWS), waste
electrical, electronic equipment (WEEE) – as
informed during the site meeting, Viridor
site is closing down and MWS investigating
alternative processing facility.
TFS is underway and should shortly be authorised
allowing the WEEE to be exported.
Some fridges and freezers are still present on the East
side of the Recycling shed, these are to be removed
along with the other white good shipments
Remove stockpile when TFS is completed.
Clear WEEE from East side of Recycling Shed (area
adjacent to lagoon)
Contain all WEEE in designated storage area only, on
hard standing.
Middle Park Recycling, waste electrical,
electronic equipment (WEEE) – it was noted
during the visit, at the rear of the building a
container with overspill of WEEE.
Middle Park Recycling WEEE has been moved from
the back of the recycling shed, and either included
with the MSW or removed from site.
There are 2-3 pallets of WEEE (TVs) still to be
removed from the far East of the back of the recycling
shed.
Remove all WEEE from back of recycling shed.
Contain all WEEE in designated storage area only, on
hard standing
Bins, tanks / fuel storage area rear of shed –
as advised, the area shall be cleared with the
processing of the bins and tanks. Once
completed, the area will not be used as a
storage area and kept clear.
Majority of the area has been cleared. The area is
being used to load trailers. These will be temporarily
on site whilst being loaded.
There are a few skips at the rear of the shed, which
are waiting to be processed. This is a temporary
storage location.
One trailer of cardboard waiting to be removed from
site.
Keep area clear.
Area adjacent to lagoon – various bails of
cans, mixed plastics, plastic wrapping, pallets
of batteries and fridges. As informed, once
MWS obtain the new processing facility in
the UK, the fridges etc. will be shipped for
recovery through MWS.
A large amount of this waste has been removed.
There are a few dozen bails of plastics waiting for a
trailer.
As noted above, there are a few refrigerators waiting
to be removed (these are dependent upon the TFS
shipment).
All other stored waste has been removed.
Continue to clear this area.
Remove the plastic bails (internal storage or export)
Remove fridges and freezers
In terms of the Robinson’s food waste for
composting and as discussed on site,
The composting of Robinsons food waste has ceased.
The company is still contracted to take the waste, but
the material is being taken straight to the Energy from
Waste plant.
The composting area was significantly reduced and
there was a clearer delineation between windrows.
Continue as planned, with any food waste received
being compliant with the waste disposal licence.
Maintain fire safety areas between windrows.
Continue to monitor moisture and temperature of
compost (WDL section 4.4)
UvPC stockpile – at the time of inspection, a
trailer was present on site filled with the
UvPC frames and doors pending shipping off
island.
Two stockpile areas above the composting heap,
either side of the road have been removed.
The company has decided to cease taking this
product.
Keep area clear.
If UvPC is to be taken in, the material will be stored
on hardstanding and kept in a manner according to
the Waste Disposal Licence.
Additional Topics Discussed Oct 2020 Site Visit
Area East of compost windrows, with soil on top discussed as complainant had raised concerns about increasing elevation and
burial of rubbish. No rubbish was present and the area was noted as being an unused area of the site.
Water quality – water from site runs through either the intercept or to soakaway area.
Visibility – a large proportion of the complainant issues arose from the visual aspect. Considerations for visual improvements/
screening was discussed
Vermin – as noted in previous site visit, a contract is place for vermin control
Vehicle storage area on South West of Site – this area was discussed, there are ongoing discussions with planning about the
consolidation and delineation of the area on site
Noise issues from the complainant were noted to be from the removal of the heavy metals. This was noted to be a very
infrequent occurrence, and necessity in order to load the ship within a 33 hour window, and in respect of tide times.
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of
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Full Response Text
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Middle Park Recycling - Site Improvement - EPU
Date:
13 October 2020 16:29:08
Dear
Public Health Act 1990
WDL/02/2013/V2, Part of Fields Nos. 522518 & 522551, Middle Farm, Braddan, Isle of Man
Thank you for your time today, 13/10/2020 and providing a tour of the Middle Park Recycling
Facility.
The salient points and actions which arose from the initial site visit on the 22nd July and detailed
in the email sent on the 10/08/2020 were discussed on site today and a summary is provided:
July 2020 Site visit
Observation
October Site Visit
Observation/Discussion
Action Required
Noted IDG 8 wheel tipper
vehicle entering the site
with soil & stones and
not utilising the
weighbridge – all vehicles
entering the site must be
weighed and details of
the origin of the waste
recorded.
All vehicles entering with materials
to be deposited on site are to
enter via the weighbridge in the
interest of company records.
Continue as planned
Light scrap metal - at the
time of inspection one of
the rams was broken on
the grab machine. It was
advised that this should
be working by the end of
the week in order to
commence bailing of the
light metal so the height
can be reduced within
the pile. Due to world
events, other project
delay’s, Middle Park
Metal’s will start to send
trailers off island at least
weekly as the feasibility
of using a vessel to
transport all the scrap
metal and brining in
materials for projects is
not economically viable.
Bailer issues (out of service), and
stockpile of vehicles present.
Once bailer is working cars will be
crushed.
Light fraction metals are to be
regularly put on a trailer.
Process vehicles, and
continue to export the
materials at a regular
frequency.
Heavy scrap metal – as
advised, once the light
scrap metal pile is
reduced and being
Two large visible mounds of heavy
metals have been removed.
Small amount present on site.
Export operations will become
Continue as planned with
more frequent exports
managed the heavy
scrap pile will be
managed and reduced in
height and size including
the end of life vehicles
being shipped off island
for recovery on a
frequent basis.
more frequent, preventing the
grand accumulation of height and
volume of the waste.
Manx Waste Solutions
(MWS), waste electrical,
electronic equipment
(WEEE) – as informed
during the site meeting,
Viridor site is closing
down and MWS
investigating alternative
processing facility. It was
noted that the
designated area for the
transfer of WEEE waste
has over spilled out with
the secure area. The
waste should be
contained within the
delineated area at all
times.
TFS is underway and should shortly
be authorised allowing the WEEE
to be exported.
Future business with MSW is to be
limited. The company will be
restricted to the area they have
and not allowed to overflow.
There is some doubt as to whether
this business arrangement will be
continued .
Some fridges and freezers are still
present on the East side of the
Recycling shed, these are to be
removed along with the other
white good shipments
Remove stockpile when TFS
is completed.
Clear WEEE from East side
of Recycling Shed (area
adjacent to lagoon)
Contain all WEEE in
designated storage area
only, on hard standing.
Middle Park Recycling,
waste electrical,
electronic equipment
(WEEE) – it was noted
during the visit, at the
rear of the building a
container with overspill
of WEEE. As discussed,
due to the hazardous
nature of the waste this
area should be focused
on and tidied up and the
appropriate disposal
route identified. I can
advise the Western Civic
Amenity Site is set up to
manage the processing /
dismantling of WEEE
waste and is currently
shipping to the UK for
recovery purposes –
contact Mike Rose on
Middle Park Recycling WEEE has
been moved from the back of the
recycling shed, and either included
with the MSW or removed from
site.
There are 2-3 pallets of WEEE (TVs)
still to be removed from the far
East of the back of the recycling
shed.
Intention is to cease WEEE
recycling.
Remove all WEEE from back
of recycling shed.
Contain all WEEE in
designated storage area
only, on hard standing
07624 406 333
Bins, tanks / fuel storage
area rear of shed – as
advised, the area shall be
cleared with the
processing of the bins
and tanks. Once
completed, the area will
not be used as a storage
area and kept clear.
Majority of the area has been
cleared. The area is being used to
load trailers. These will be
temporarily on site whilst being
loaded.
There are a few skips at the rear of
the shed, which are waiting to be
processed. This is a temporary
storage location.
One trailer of cardboard waiting to
be removed from site.
Keep area clear.
Area adjacent to lagoon
– various bails of cans,
mixed plastics, plastic
wrapping, pallets of
batteries and fridges. As
informed, once MWS
obtain the new
processing facility in the
UK, the fridges etc. will
be shipped for recovery
through MWS. You
explained the mixture of
bails, which a
considerable number
(around 50) is required
for a full trailer load to
be shipped off island for
recovery and recycling.
Pending reaching this
volume and volatile end
markets the bails are
being stored outside the
building. Once you have
the required volume and
ready market, these will
be shipped for
processing to the UK.
A large amount of this waste has
been removed.
There are a few dozen bails of
plastics waiting for a trailer.
As noted above, there are a few
refrigerators waiting to be
removed (these are dependent
upon the TFS shipment).
All other stored waste has been
removed.
Continue to clear this area.
Remove the plastic bails
(internal storage or export)
Remove fridges and freezers
In terms of the
Robinson’s food waste
for composting and as
discussed on site, the UK
best practice and
governing legislation, the
only activity exempt from
the Animal Bi-Products
legislation is food waste
The composting of Robinsons food
waste has ceased. The company is
still contracted to take the waste,
but the material is being taken
straight to the Energy from Waste
plant.
The composting area was
significantly reduced and there
was a clearer delineation between
Continue as planned, with
any food waste received
being compliant with the
waste disposal licence.
Maintain fire safety areas
between windrows.
Continue to monitor
moisture and temperature
of compost (WDL section
produced from vegan
restaurants or vegan
processors otherwise all
food waste generated
must be thermally
destroyed through
aerobic digestion, in
vessel composting or
incineration as a
minimum temperature of
72oC must be
maintained for a
minimum of 72 hours.
Previous discussions
regarding food waste is
attached for your
reference
windrows.
It was noted, that there is a greater
intention to move the product off
site sooner.
4.4)
UvPC stockpile – at the
time of inspection, a
trailer was present on
site filled with the UvPC
frames and doors
pending shipping off
island. You advised that
locating a recycling
facility is difficult due to
the markets in the UK. It
was agreed that this area
should be focused on
and cleaned up as the
stockpile is very visible
from areas of the site.
Two stockpile areas above the
composting heap, either side of
the road have been removed.
The company has decided to cease
taking this product.
Keep area clear.
If UvPC is to be taken in, the
material will be stored on
hardstanding and kept in a
manner according to the
Waste Disposal Licence.
The actions which were agreed upon in August are noted below, along with their status:
• To ensure all waste being received at the site is weighed and details recorded; completed
• The stockpile of light scrap metal to be reduced in size, volume and height; completed
• Rear of the shed to be completely removed of waste, cleaned up and maintained to that
standard; ongoing
• The WEEE waste to be stored, removed and appropriately disposed of; ongoing
• Food waste from Robinson’s to cease and transferred to Energy from Waste Plant; completed
• UvPC stockpile to be moved to an alternative area within the site, area cleaned up. completed
Additional Topics Discussed Oct 2020 Site Visit
Actions
Monitoring of the Compost. Due to recent accidental
fires with the compost, temperature and moisture
testing (in accordance with WDL/02/2013/V2 section
4.4) should be conducted as outlined in the Waste
Disposal Licence. It was noted that a probe is used for
these operations.
Continue in accordance with the
Waste Disposal Licence
Area East of compost windrows, with soil on top
Maintain current ground level, and
discussed as complainant had raised concerns about
increasing elevation and burial of rubbish. No rubbish
was present and the area was noted as being an
unused area of the site.
keep free of waste or storage.
Water quality – water from site runs through either the
intercept or to soakaway area.
Continue to maintain intercept and
drainage channels
Visibility – a large proportion of the complainant issues
arose from the visual aspect. Considerations for visual
improvements/ screening was discussed
Maintain cleared areas.
Vermin – as noted in previous site visit, a contract is
place for vermin control
Please send through last few
months vermin control records for
reference.
Boat Breaking – IDG removed a boat on 9/10/2020
from Peel Cathedral. All boat decommissions require a
licence. DEFA are currently working on improving the
process by providing an exemption along with statutory
conditions for companies wanting to decommission
and dispose of small vessels (<40 tonnes and <40 m).
Future boat decommissioning
should be conducted with
appropriate licencing or exemption
permits. Please speak to EPU who
can provide you with an exemption
permit
Vehicle storage area on South West of Site – this area
was discussed, there are ongoing discussions with
planning about the consolidation and delineation of the
area on site
To be discussed between planning
and EPU and updated plans to be
provided (on going work)
Working Plan – the current EPU records for the working
plan are 5 years old. An updated plan to reflect current
operations is required.
In recent days, there has been a change of the
management structure, and a review of the site
operations. Changes are intended for the site with
regards to the type of wastes received. Once a clearer
plan of future operations is decided updates should be
provided
An updated working plan to be
provided within the next 6 months.
Noise issues from the complainant were noted to be
from the removal of the heavy metals. This was noted
to be a very infrequent occurrence, and necessity in
order to load the ship within a 33 hour window, and in
respect of tide times.
No action required
Maintain receipt of wastes to
operational hours as outlined in the
waste disposal licence.
Fires – complainant issues about fires was discussed.
Rare issues arise with the compost heap, and the fire
brigade is alerted, along with notification to EPU. No
other fires take place on site, and no burning of waste
occurs.
No action required
Clear progress has been made, in accordance with the tasks outlined from the July 2020 site visit.
It is our intention to conduct a further site visit to assure that progress is being continued, and
the ongoing actions (as highlighted above) are completed.
Please let me know if it is convenient to meet you on site for another review on the 24th
November, at 2 pm?
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dept. of Environment, Food & Agriculture
Environmental Protection Unit
Thie Slieau Whallian
Foxdale Road
St John's
Isle of Man
IM4 3AS
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Middle Park Summary to date
Date:
24 November 2020 11:29:43
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Hi
,
Here is a summary of the IDG investigation to date:
July 2020 Site visit Observation
October Site Visit Observation/Discussion
Action Required
Noted IDG 8 wheel tipper vehicle entering
the site with soil & stones and not utilising
the weighbridge
All vehicles entering with materials to be deposited on
site are to enter via the weighbridge in the interest of
company records.
Continue as planned
Light scrap metal - at the time of inspection
one of the rams was broken on the grab
machine. It was advised that this should be
working by the end of the week in order to
commence bailing of the light metal so the
height can be reduced within the pile.
Bailer issues (out of service), and stockpile of vehicles
present.
Once bailer is working cars will be crushed.
Light fraction metals are to be regularly put on a
trailer.
Process vehicles, and continue to export the
materials at a regular frequency.
Heavy scrap metal – as advised, once the
light scrap metal pile is reduced and being
managed the heavy scrap pile will be
managed and reduced in height and size
including the end of life vehicles being
shipped off island for recovery on a frequent
basis.
Two large visible mounds of heavy metals have been
removed.
Small amount present on site.
Export operations will become more frequent,
preventing the grand accumulation of height and
volume of the waste.
Continue as planned with more frequent exports
Manx Waste Solutions (MWS), waste
electrical, electronic equipment (WEEE) – as
informed during the site meeting, Viridor
site is closing down and MWS investigating
alternative processing facility.
TFS is underway and should shortly be authorised
allowing the WEEE to be exported.
Some fridges and freezers are still present on the East
side of the Recycling shed, these are to be removed
along with the other white good shipments
Remove stockpile when TFS is completed.
Clear WEEE from East side of Recycling Shed (area
adjacent to lagoon)
Contain all WEEE in designated storage area only, on
hard standing.
Middle Park Recycling, waste electrical,
electronic equipment (WEEE) – it was noted
during the visit, at the rear of the building a
container with overspill of WEEE.
Middle Park Recycling WEEE has been moved from
the back of the recycling shed, and either included
with the MSW or removed from site.
There are 2-3 pallets of WEEE (TVs) still to be
removed from the far East of the back of the recycling
shed.
Remove all WEEE from back of recycling shed.
Contain all WEEE in designated storage area only, on
hard standing
Bins, tanks / fuel storage area rear of shed –
as advised, the area shall be cleared with the
processing of the bins and tanks. Once
completed, the area will not be used as a
storage area and kept clear.
Majority of the area has been cleared. The area is
being used to load trailers. These will be temporarily
on site whilst being loaded.
There are a few skips at the rear of the shed, which
are waiting to be processed. This is a temporary
storage location.
One trailer of cardboard waiting to be removed from
site.
Keep area clear.
Area adjacent to lagoon – various bails of
cans, mixed plastics, plastic wrapping, pallets
of batteries and fridges. As informed, once
MWS obtain the new processing facility in
the UK, the fridges etc. will be shipped for
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