Crews from Staveley and Clay Cross fire stations were mobilised to the recycling centre on Staveley Lane at 7.54pm on Saturday (5 September 2026).
Firefighters remained at the site overnight before leaving at 10.47am on Sunday (6 September), following what Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service described as a “challenging night of firefighting”, supported by staff at the recycling centre.
The on-site team subsequently continued to monitor the premises every two hours, while firefighters carried out regular reinspections.
Return to recycling site
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service said crews returned to the site at 11.45am today (7 September), ahead of a planned reinspection, after the on-site team reported seeing flames.
Two fire engines and a water carrier are currently in attendance, with crews tackling hotspots at the front of the recycling centre.
The fire service has advised people to avoid the area where possible and to keep windows and doors closed if they notice smoke.
Fawkes Recycling, which operates the centre, said the fire had caused “relatively minor and repairable” damage to its site.
In a Facebook post, the company said its team had been working throughout the weekend to make the site safe, clean it up and prepare for reopening.
The company said it would remain closed on Monday and “possibly tomorrow”, with further updates to be provided through its social media channels.
Risk of incorrectly disposed waste
Fawkes said the incident had been “incredibly stressful and emotional”, adding that the site had come “close to potentially losing” its business.
The company also highlighted the risk posed by incorrect waste disposal, particularly batteries and other items that can cause fires.
It said the consequences extend beyond financial damage to sites, citing risks to staff, emergency services, neighbours, other businesses and people’s livelihoods.
Fawkes added that it hoped to repair the site and return to full operations during the week.
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
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