SWARD was formed in 2001 when a local resident discovered that the landfill site adjacent to her home was being filled with hazardous waste. In particular, she was alerted to the presence of    fly ash, the by-product of Municipal Incinerators. She discovered that this waste was not only highly caustic but also contained traces of heavy metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury not to mention the dioxins and furans.

She organised a public meeting in February 2001. From that meeting SWARD and has gone on from strength to strength.

Join Us!

SWARD membership costs just £5 per year. You will receive a regular newsletter to keep you updated on all matters relating to waste disposal in Bishop’s Cleeve / Stoke Orchard and additional information on any new applications.

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What do we do?

• Campaign to ensure that waste disposal operations close to our homes are safe, appropriate for the location and part of a coherent, sustainable waste strategy.

• Monitor all planning applications to the County Council concerning development of sites.

• Monitor all PPC permit applications to the Environment Agency for the acceptance and treatment of waste.
• Ensure that residents’ views and concerns are represented in the formal consultation process.

• Participate in the Wingmoor Liaison Forum with local Parish, Borough and County Councillors, Grundon and Cory representatives, the Health Authority, Primary Care Trust, Friends of the Earth and The Environment Agency.