Odour monitoring at the landfill

We use a powerful system that continuously monitors odour reports alongside real-time weather conditions, wind patterns, and air quality data. Our odour monitoring system helps determine whether an odour originates from the landfill or not. It also allows for historical analysis, helping us track trends over time and proactively address potential issues.

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Data Integration
& Analysis

Combines real-time environmental data with historical trends to detect potential odour sources.

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Source Identification
& Alerts

Determines whether odours originate from the landfill, and alerts staff to abnormalities.

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Continuous Environmental
Monitoring

Sensors track weather conditions, wind speed/direction, and air quality in real time.

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Advanced Atmospheric
Modelling

Predicts how odours travel based on wind and weather data.

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Proactive Management
& Mitigation

Helps staff adjust operations, prevent odour issues, and improve long-term air quality.

Odour Report Form

If you smell an unpleasant odour in our community, please let us know using the form below. Your reports aid the landfill in mitigating odour concerns.

Note the Date and Time

If you smell an odour, make a note of the date and the time.

We will use that information to track odour's most likely path and likely source based on the weather conditions at the time. 

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Report an Odour Online

Complete the brief online form to report the odour.

The form will ask for the date, time, and how strong the odour was.

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Report Investigation and Response

We use Envirosuite®, a world-renowned software, to monitor and track odours, their sources, and their movement. This program can map hot spots where observations occur, helping us identify changes in the environment.

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We will investigate your report and respond to you within two business days.

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