Video and pictures: Waste site near Market Drayton will affect 200 people, claim protesters
Protesters fighting plans for a new waste site say the development could have a negative affect on 200 people.
Residents of Market Drayton were out in full force last night at a protest outside AR Richards Ltd, which is planning to open a new waste site at the former Greenvale AP site.
People living in Dutton Close, in Stoke Heath, protested for the second time over fears about pollution and toxic waste from the site causing health problems.
Wendy Eley, who has lived in Dutton Close for more than 30 years, said: "We have been more stirred on by special measures they have said they will use for the site.
"But these aren't special measures. We are protesting to show that this site shouldn't be here, and showing Shropshire Council we will fight it."
Residents living nearby launched a petition against the application which has now gained more than 100 signatures.
Plans for the development have been submitted to Shropshire Council and include the construction of the recycling plant, erection of soundproof fencing and a nine-bay storage area.
The plant would take more than 180,000 tonnes of rubbish per year. It would receive rubbish such as glass, garden waste, farm waste, clothes and asbestos and turn them into recyclable materials.
But Ms Eley said: "There are 200 adults and children here and their quality of life will be affected. We have a right to clean air, and we have a right not to have noise pollution."
"Some people think this is a forgone conclusion and Shropshire Council will approve it whatever, but we are saying that's not true.
"If we fight it we have a much better chance. People are having their houses valued and they are losing approximately £20,000 if this goes ahead."
However, those behind the plans say regular inspections would be carried out, and there will be "extensive and effective " pollution control measures."
