Significant Fly-Tipping Incident on A35
Dorset Council has reported a substantial fly-tipping event involving large containers filled with liquid waste, which were abandoned on the A35 road between Bloxworth and Morden. The liquid, suspected to be paint, has leaked from the containers and spread along the edge of the carriageway and into a nearby drainage channel.
The council has expressed concern over the environmental risks posed by this incident and has initiated a complex clean-up operation to address the contamination. Officials have indicated that if those responsible for the dumping are not identified, the financial burden of the clean-up may be passed on to the public.
Clean-Up Efforts and Traffic Management
Teams from various departments have been collaborating to ensure the site is managed safely. Temporary traffic lights have been installed to facilitate a lane closure, allowing specialist contractors to access the affected area. Despite these efforts, the volume and dispersion of the liquid waste have made the clean-up challenging, with just under half of the substance removed to date.
Nature of the Waste
The liquid is believed to be oil-based paint, although this has not been definitively confirmed. Dorset Council clarified that the waste is not typical household material and would not be accepted at any local recycling centre. The council also stated it is unlikely that the waste is connected to standard domestic activities.
Official Statements and Public Appeal
Councillor Jon Andrews commented on the situation:
"This is a serious fly-tipping incident that has caused disruption on a key route and requires specialist work to clear up safely.
Our priority is to deal with the waste responsibly and protect the local environment, but we are also keen to identify who is responsible."
The council has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact them to assist in identifying those accountable.
