Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times

Beddington incinerator in south London breached air pollution limits 916 times, prompting enforcement action from the Environment Agency. The violations occurred due to incorrect data collection by operator Viridor between 2022 and 2024. Sutton Council has urged the Environment Secretary to take action, expressing concerns about the health impacts and lack of oversight. Viridor has admitted to the errors and emphasized its commitment to environmental responsibility.