During the Covid-19 pandemic, complaints about the Walleys Quarry landfill site in Staffordshire surged, prompting an order for its closure due to poor management and noxious emissions. Dr. Sharon George linked the increase in DIY activities to a rise in plasterboard waste, exacerbating odours and health complaints in the local community. Local resident Rebecca Currie celebrated the closure, citing health impacts on her family. The Environment Agency warned of potential long-term pollution from the site, while the operating company disputes claims of mismanagement and plans to challenge the closure notice.