AN Awaba waste management centre has been slapped with an $8000 fine for odour.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority confirmed the fine on Thursday, saying numerous complaints were lodged by neighbours and residents about the Remondis centre on April 14 and 15.
"Attending EPA officers immediately detected strong putrid odours which were traced to a stockpile of composting material at the site," it said in a statement.
"The officers identified that aerators being used to dry out compost following intense rain were discharging putrid air, which were travelling to the nearby community."
EPA director regulatory operations said the odours spreading beyond the site was unacceptable.
"People reported feeling nauseous from the overpowering odour," Mr Gilligan said. "Residents should not have to endure smells that make them feel ill.
"It is an offence for any licenced facility to emit offensive odours to the surrounding community and that is why the EPA has issued this fine."
Remondis co-operated with the investigation and changed how it handles some waste and extreme weather conditions at its property, shifting to aeration only under certain conditions.
Residents who experience odours are encouraged to make a report to the EPA's 24-hour Environment Line on 131 555.
