Landfill sites

There are forty four closed landfill sites within the Wolverhampton boundary. We own twenty seven of these and regularly monitor them for landfill gas generation.

Landfill gas is caused by the decay of waste in the ground and can be an environmental hazard. It consists primarily of methane and carbon dioxide.

We have undertaken a detailed investigation on all former landfill sites that we own. All of the historic landfill sites in Wolverhampton are now classified in terms of risks posed from gas generation and potential movement of gas. Because of this we carry out monitoring programmes that are site specific to reflect the amount of gas generation.

Contact details

If you require further information from the Contaminated Land Team, you can contact us by using our online contact form or

e-mail:  environmental.protection@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Telephone: 01902 551155
Fax: 01902 554329
Minicom: 01902 555554

Or write to:

Wolverhampton City Council
Regeneration and Environment
Environmental Protection
Civic Centre
St Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1DA