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Giant Toxic Dump Found Near Village
24 May
Summary
- Nearly 59,000 tonnes of household waste dumped in woodland.
- Criminal investigation launched by Environment Agency.
- Stop Notice issued to prevent further dumping.
Nearly 59,000 tonnes of household waste have been discovered fly-tipped in woodland near Ranskill, Nottinghamshire. This vast illegal dump, exceeding the size of a football pitch, has triggered a significant criminal investigation by the Environment Agency. Nottinghamshire County Council has issued a Stop Notice and a Planning Enforcement Notice, preventing any additional waste from being deposited and requiring the existing waste to be cleared.
Local residents were largely unaware of the dump's existence, noting the lengths taken by perpetrators to remain undetected. Suspicious activity involving unmarked lorries had been observed for some time, but the true scale of the operation was only recently revealed. The Environment Agency acknowledges waste crime as a growing national problem and is working with the County Council to address the issue.
This incident highlights a broader national challenge, with eight other UK sites currently exceeding 20,000 tonnes. The Environment Agency has implemented a 10-point plan to combat organised criminals behind such illegal waste sites. Efforts are ongoing to restore the Ranskill site and bring those responsible to justice. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.
