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Environment Agency Orders Waste Removal from Park
20 Feb
Summary
- Council spread waste including clothes and rubble across Walsall Arboretum.
- Waste was spread as part of flood mitigation and tree planting efforts.
- Environment Agency mandated removal after waste failed to meet standards.
Walsall Council has been directed by the Environment Agency to clear a large quantity of waste deposited at Walsall Arboretum, a historic public park. The material, described as containing items like clothes, polypipes, glass, and building rubble, was spread over a significant area.
These works were reportedly undertaken by the council to help mitigate flooding and prepare for upcoming tree planting initiatives. However, the Environment Agency intervened after determining the deposited material did not meet the required standards for such a location.
A local resident brought the issue to light, noting the presence of approximately 100 tonnes of rubbish. Concerns were raised about contamination and the potential for runoff into a nearby brook, especially during wet weather.
The council has confirmed that arrangements are in progress to remove, dry, and dispose of the material through a licensed waste management contractor. They aim to complete these actions as soon as conditions permit, ensuring the project can proceed with suitable alternative materials.
