Neighbours scrap over sound and smell 10:30 AM Tuesday Feb 23, 2021 Concerns have been raised about the health effects of a scrap yard on nearby residents. PHOTO/SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI Zoning blamed for woman’s annoyance A woman said a Masterton scrapyard is exceeding noise limits and emitting toxic fumes, but the scrapyard owner said it’s just not true. Wairarapa Scrap Metals was in discussions with Masterton District Council about noise complaints, but Essex St resident Alison Sutherland said progress was slow. “The noise has steadily increased since 2019, but I’ve been distressed by it over the past few months,” she said.