Police there have been several incidents of trespassers starting fires at the Spondon scrapyard.
Christopher Shepherd, 44, was accused of speaking to a number of girls online between 2021 and 2022.
Crews were called to the scene at Megaloughton Lane in Spondon on Sunday.
People are being warned about heavy smoke as a disused two-storey building is on fire.
Plans were submitted in February for a housing development comprising of up to 200 homes.
Derby's food waste is to go to Severn Trent Green Power anaerobic digestion facility in Spondon.
The project forms part of a wider £79.4m investment in road maintenance and repairs.
Elizabeth Roe says hearing about skin checks on the radio gave her the push to get checked out.
Derby City Council's planning committee is recommended to approve proposals on Thursday.
