‘Dumping ground’ Kent woodland finally cleared as £15.5m clean-up completed

Illegal waste dump in ancient Kent woodland fully cleared after 15-month operation

A 15-month clean-up operation has removed close to 40,000 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish from an ancient woodland in Kent.The Environment Agency confirmed it removed the waste from Hoad's Wood, an ancient woodland near Ashford.The effort required about 2,500 lorry-loads to haul away household and construction waste from the beauty spot, with the total bill expected to reach around £15.5million.Acumen Waste Services Ltd carried out the work a…

Historic woods FINALLY cleared of huge rubbish tip after 15 months

It took 2,500 lorry-loads to clear the household and construction waste at the beauty spot at Hoad's Wood in Ashford.

‘Dumping ground’ Kent woodland finally cleared as £15.5m clean-up completed

An illegal waste dump which blighted a beloved woodland for three years has finally been cleared following a huge £15.5 million clean-up operation.

Illegal waste at Hoad’s Wood fully cleared as crackdown continues

Well-loved local beauty spot in Kent cleared of 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste.