Want to know the major facts and issues but haven't got the time to look at the whole site? This is a list of things you should know

The Proposal

• ESCC are planning to dump ? million tonnes of rotting, stinking waste 0n Greenfield sites in the Low Weald
• The landraise operation will be active for 30+ years
• The landraise site is expected to be the size of ? full size football pitches

Is It Bad For Us

• HGVs will be thundering along rural roads every ? minutes. More...
• There will be constant foul odours and noise pollution. More...
• There are dangers to human health, e.g. increased risk of contracting cancer and low birth weights in children. More...
• There will be significant increases in pests, particularly seagulls, rats & flies. More...
• Livelihoods destroyed through damage to crops and livestock from increased pests
• Light pollution during twilight hours
• Potential increase in council taxes should the UK not meet landfill reduction targets set by the EU - by approving this application, More...

Is It Bad For The Environment

• Landfills are the single largest source of Methane production, a greenhouse gas more than 20 times more powerful than Carbon Dioxide. More...
• Damage and displacement of wildlife and vegetation. More...
• Danger of pollution to the many lakes, streams and watercourses around the site. More...

It is Not Wanted and Not Needed

• There are many alternatives to landfill, eg. Mechanical biological treatment, energy from waste plants and anaerobic digestion. More...
• Alternatives are more environmentally friendly
• Alternatives are better for the economy
• The government and councils must be more proactive in ensuring businesses significantly reduce Commercial & Industrial waste
• Landraise on Greenfield sites is the easy option, not the right option

What You Can Do

• If you don't want a landraise sites, you need to object NOW to the council
• Many people still don't know about the proposal and what it might mean for the local community. We need to raise awareness and get as many people as possible to support the campaign