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Illegal Waste Dump Discovered Near M25, Investigation Underway

2/14/2026

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Photographs obtained by Sky News reveal a large illegal waste dump near the M25 in Stapleford Tawny, UK, that remains operational.
A lorry was observed dumping waste on February 6.
The Environment Agency is pursuing a restriction order to close the site.
Recent arrests linked to organized fly-tipping are noted in connection with the investigation.
Paul Powlesland from the River Roding Trust described the situation as heartbreaking.

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Story summary

Photographs obtained by Sky News reveal a large illegal waste dump near the M25 in Stapleford Tawny, UK, that remains operational.
A lorry was observed dumping waste on February 6.
The Environment Agency is pursuing a restriction order to close the site.
Recent arrests linked to organized fly-tipping are noted in connection with the investigation.
Paul Powlesland from the River Roding Trust described the situation as heartbreaking.