Queensland waste company to fight allegations of nuisance odours
NuGrow is set to contest charges of nuisance odours from its recycling facility in Ipswich. The company had initially indicated a guilty plea but has since decided to fight the allegations in court. A two-week trial is scheduled to begin on September 21.
- ▪NuGrow is facing 11 environmental nuisance charges related to odours from its Swanbank food recycling plant.
- ▪The company previously indicated it would plead guilty but has changed its position to contest the charges.
- ▪Residents near the facility have complained about foul smells, which have been described as similar to cat urine and rotten eggs.
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NuGrow to fight charges of nuisance odours from Ipswich facilityCBy Charlie McLeanTopic:CourtsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:27pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:27pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:27pmNuGrow is intending to fight charges of nuisance odours emanating from its Ipswich recycling facility. (Supplied)In short:Waste processing company NuGrow is intending to fight charges stemming from alleged nuisance odours emanating from their Swanbank facility in Ipswich.Lawyers for Queensland's Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation told the ABC the company had indicated it would plead guilty but had now decided to fight the charges.What's next?The trial has been set for a two-week hearing starting September 21.abc.net.au/news/nugrow-ipswich-nuisance-odours-court-battle/106617934Link…
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