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Anger over industrial-sized fly-tip at Button Oak beauty spot in Shropshire
Overview
An industrial-sized quantity of waste, including concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks, and clothing, has been illegally dumped at Button Oak in the Wyre Forest Nature Reserve. Forestry England reported that culprits cut a metal lock and turned a CCTV camera before dumping six large mounds of rubbish. West Mercia Police are investigating the incident, which has sparked widespread concern over the potential cost and environmental impact of the clean-up.
Key points
- Six mounds of industrial-sized waste were illegally dumped at Button Oak near Bewdley within the Wyre Forest Nature Reserve.
- The dumped material includes concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks, wood, household waste, and clothing.
- Forestry England stated that the culprits cut through a metal lock and repositioned a CCTV camera prior to dumping the rubbish.
- West Mercia Police received a report of criminal damage and large-scale waste dumping on Sunday, 11 October, and enquiries are ongoing.
- Officials expressed concern over the potential environmental impact on wildlife and the high cost of a thorough clean-up and inspection.