A35 clean-up after large fly-tip anticipated to cost £16,000

Enforcement officers are managing an incident on the A35 near Bloxworth where six damaged intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), each holding 1,000 liters of a paint-based liquid, were illegally dumped. A substantial leakage spread into the roadside drainage, prompting a cleanup operation. Witnesses are being sought by the council, which may bear the estimated £16,000 cleanup cost if the culprits are not identified. Temporary traffic management is in place for safety. This incident reflects ongoing efforts by the council to combat fly-tipping, highlighted by recent crackdown statistics including fines and vehicle seizures.

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