The Environment Agency revoked the environmental permit held by Wolverhampton waste operator DS Environmental Services of Crown Street, the agency announced on 6 August 2026. Notice of revocation was issued on 28 May 2026 and took effect on 30 June 2026, meaning the site had not been able to accept waste since then.

The permit had allowed import, transfer and treatment of a range of hazardous waste, along with storage of asbestos, batteries, cable and waste electrical and electronic equipment. The agency cited a history of non-compliance, including failure to operate in accordance with a written management system and accepting waste not authorised by the permit, and said the decision followed sustained regulatory intervention and a series of enforcement actions over poor performance.

Tom Mountford, Waste Team Leader for the Environment Agency in the West Midlands, said revoking permits is one of the enforcement tools available where there are serious and persistent concerns about compliance and environmental risk. The agency said it worked with partner organisations to manage risks to the environment and local communities, and linked the action to its 10-Point Plan for Waste Crime.