Following the operator of Tarbolton Landfill going into voluntary liquidation on the 13th June, concerns have risen over leachate from the site that may be entering the Water of Fail and the River Ayr system. Apparently, there are concerns over the nature of materials that have been dumped within the site (we understand this possibly includes highly toxic incinerated ash) and their potential for escape into the watercourse with catastrophic impact for all aquatic species. We have long been concerned over the Tarbolton Landfill facility and its licensing. This landfill was located on Tarbolton Moss and under modern landfill requirements…

Source: Ayshire River Trust – Tarbolton Landfill in Liquidation