Lister Road Depot, issued 11 June 2026
Cllr Patrick Harley, Leader of Dudley Council said:
"During a routine annual maintenance shut down period at Dudley Energy from Waste Facility on Lister Road, yesterday, some hydrated lime product was released from its storage silo.
"Complying with health and safety regulations, the operator FCC Environmental and, site owner, Dudley Council, undertook immediate assessment to understand the impact.
"During that time staff were asked to leave the site as a precautionary measure.
"The two organisations are working closely with the Environment Agency on clearing the product and undertaking further checks.
"The site has been declared safe by FCC for staff to return and is back in full operation as it continues the annual maintenance shut down period. Precautionary cleaning of vehicles is underway on the site.
"Green bin, black bin and food waste collections will be disrupted today, and we are asking residents to leave any missed collections at the kerbside."
