Action has been taken in Little Hulton following an investigation into reports of foul smells by the Environment Agency.
The report came after more than 50 complaints in the span of 10 days were submitted.
Kenny Waste Management, a local garbage selection service, has been partially suspended on one area of their site. The operator must remove waste from this area by November 13.
The notice also requires the company to monitor and put more odour control into place. In response to a Salford Now Facebook post, locals from Little Hulton shared their experiences:
“Summer is awful for those living near,” said Kirsty Thompson, “their only choice is to cook to the brink of heat stroke… or open their windows and feel physically ill.”
Whilst some residents described no change in smell since the reports, others highlighted that it often depends on wind direction. Others raised concern over ‘awful’ and ‘ridiculous’ noise pollution.
Jeni Brittlebank, Area Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
“Communities should not have to tolerate offensive odours and we know that it’s having a significant impact on those living, working and going to school in the area of Little Hulton.”
Between September 25 and October 5 2026, the Environment Agency received 52 complaints about offensive odour in the Little Hulton area. This comes after housing was recently approved by the council and built between Kenny’s and other waste management facilities.
A spokesperson for the waste management service said: “We are taking action to meet the requirements [from the Environment Agency].
“We take our environmental and social responsibilities serious and we recognise the the importance of of being a responsible neighbour.”
Full information can be found on the UK Government website: Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells – GOV.UK
