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Telford printing firm fined £20,000 for not having environmental permit

A printing company has been hit with a £20,000 fine for operating without an environmental permit.

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WZ Packaging, based in Halesfield 18, Telford, admitted the breach in the case, which was brought forward by Telford & Wrekin Council's public protection team.

The company was fined £30,000 reduced to £20,000 because it pleaded guilty at Telford Magistrates Court on Monday. It was also ordered to pay £1,517.14 in costs and a £170 victim surcharge.

In addition, the court ordered WZ Packaging to apply for an environmental permit by October 1 this year and have its pollution control equipment - known as ‘regenerative thermal oxidisation’ plant - operational by November 1. This equipment limits the harmful solvent emissions from the use of solvent-based inks used in printing.

Councillor Richard Overton, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for enforcement, said: “It is regrettable that Telford & Wrekin Council had to take this action against the company.

"Our public protection team tried to support the business and gave them enough time to comply with the regulations but they could not get their house in order. The council had to act to protect the environment and public health.”

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