Recycling company admits environmental regulation breaches at Barkston Heath site

A recycling company today (Monday) admitted breach of environmental regulations when it appeared before Lincoln Crown Court.

Mid-UK Recycling Ltd pleaded guilty to keeping controlled waste on land at Ermine Street, Barkston Heath, in a manner likely to cause pollution to the environment or harm to human health on or before July 7, 2015.

Managing Director of Mid UK Recycling, Chris Mountain, with a heap of shredded textiles destined for recycling as fuel. EMN-170724-154804001placeholder image
Managing Director of Mid UK Recycling, Chris Mountain, with a heap of shredded textiles destined for recycling as fuel. EMN-170724-154804001

The company also admitted failing to comply with an enforcement notice relating to storage of material at the site.

Mowbray Christopher Mountain, 44, of Burghley Park, near Stamford, a director of the company, pleaded guilty to the same two charges.

A second company, MC Mountain & Sons Ltd, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an enforcement notice.

Recorder Paul Mann QC adjourned the hearing for sentence at a later date.

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