Hazardous waste among 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped in woods
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In Kent, an extensive clean-up operation has commenced to address the issue of 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped in Hoad's Wood, Ashford. The Environment Agency is coordinating this monumental effort, which is expected to take a year. The waste, which was piled up to 15 feet high, includes household and construction refuse, along with some hazardous materials. The illegal dumping has instigated a criminal investigation leading to three arrests, and authorities are continuing to explore organized crime links as they tackle this environmental crisis.
A monumental clean-up operation has commenced in Kent to remove 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped in a woodland in Kent, coordinated by the Environment Agency.
The extensive effort at Hoad's Wood in Ashford is expected to take a year to complete, with hazardous waste piled up to 15ft high in some areas of the woodland.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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