Plans to build an incinerator to burn thousands of tonnes of hazardous medical waste on the border of Knowsley has sparked controversy.
The plans, which were submitted to Lancashire County Council in December, show proposals for a high temperature treatment facility for medical waste based off Stopgate Lane in Simonswood.
In the planning documents, applicant Culzean W2E Ltd said it intends to burn up to 3,650 tonne per year of hazardous waste, as well as smaller quantities of non hazardous waste, mainly from medical facilities.
