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Fly-Tipping Crisis on Bwlch Mountain Threatens Local Farmers
1/21/2026
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Story summary
- A large amount of fly-tipped waste has been dumped on Bwlch Mountain, Treorchy, alarming local farmer Katie Davies.
- Davies said the cleanup could cost thousands and harm her sheep.
- Travel blogger Nathan Dixon filmed waste and said it is visible from afar.
- Rhondda Cynon Taf council will install covert cameras to deter fly-tipping, with fines at £400.
- Davies has requested closure of the lay-by used for dumping waste.
