News Round-Up: Fly tipping, construction waste, and compliance under the spotlight (Oct 2025)

As the waste industry braces for regulatory reform and growing public scrutiny, October has delivered a wave of serious headlines from illegal asbestos dumps and forest fly tips in Hampshire to surging UK plastic waste exports. Here’s a round up of the key stories shaping the conversation around waste management, fly tipping, and construction waste, with our take on what it all means for responsible operators and the clients we serve.

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Landowner Targeted by Builders’ Waste – North Baddesley, Hampshire

Daniel Palmer, a private landowner in North Baddesley, was recently targeted by illegal tippers who dumped two full lorry loads of building waste on his land. Having spent thousands clearing up previous incidents, Palmer is calling for urgent action.
Read more – ITV News

L&S Insight

This is organised criminal activity, plain and simple. When rogue traders undercut legitimate carriers, the fallout lands on people like Mr. Palmer. That’s why we always urge customers to check for a valid waste carrier licence and insist on a waste transfer note for every job.

Enormous Asbestos Fly Tip – Alton, East Hampshire

A layby on the A31 in Alton was the site of a major fly‑tip involving asbestos-contaminated waste, dumped in heaps more than 8ft high. The clean-up is expected to exceed £18,000, with council officers treating it as a major public health risk.
Read more – East Hants District Council

L&S Insight

Fly‑tipping is dangerous enough. Add hazardous waste like asbestos, and it’s a threat to public health. We provide licensed asbestos disposal and work with contractors to ensure high‑risk waste streams are handled legally, safely, and with full documentation.

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Rural Road Blocked by Fly Tip – Hinton Manor Lane, Hampshire

A rural lane near Chalton was closed after a significant dump of household and DIY waste blocked access, posing a safety hazard to road users.
Council appeal – East Hants

L&S Insight

When fly‑tipping blocks country roads or emergency routes, it’s not just a nuisance, it’s a danger. Responsible waste disposal isn’t just about legality, it’s about public safety and respect for our rural communities.

Forest Dump Described as “One of the Worst” – Hampshire

Police investigating a forest fly‑tip described it as one of the worst they’d ever seen, with multiple loads of mixed rubbish, rubble and household items dumped across woodland.
Read more – AOL News

L&S Insight

Forest fly‑tipping is a blight on the countryside and those responsible rarely get caught without community help. We support tougher sentencing and surveillance for repeat offenders and back local partnerships working to stop rural dumping.

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West Sussex SCRAP Campaign – Multi Agency Crackdown

The West Sussex Waste Partnership, in collaboration with Sussex Police, DVSA and the Environment Agency, continues roadside stops as part of its “Let’s SCRAP Fly‑Tipping” campaign. Unlicensed waste carriers have been fined and had vehicles seized.
Campaign details – West Sussex Council

L&S Insight

These checks are vital. Every seized vehicle is one less rogue tipping waste illegally. As a fully licensed operator, we welcome scrutiny, it helps protect customers and level the playing field for compliant businesses.

UK Plastic Waste Exports Surge by 84%

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries have risen sharply, with many environmental groups calling it a “waste dumping crisis.” Critics argue the UK should build domestic recycling capacity instead of shipping waste overseas.
Read more – The Guardian

L&S Insight

Offloading our waste problems abroad is not a long‑term solution. We believe in strengthening UK-based processing, waste reduction, and responsible recycling, not passing the buck.

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Landfill Tax Reform Could Make Projects Unviable

FCC Environment warns that proposed changes to the landfill tax regime could push disposal costs for some materials up 30-fold, making construction projects “financially unviable.”
Read more – FCC Environment

L&S Insight

If landfill tax reform is rushed or poorly phased, we risk fuelling illegal tipping and squeezing budgets on already tight construction sites. We support sensible reform that rewards reuse and recycling without punishing compliant operators.

Construction Waste Pressures Rising

Industry bodies and government stats show that construction & demolition (C&D) waste continues to grow rapidly, putting pressure on recycling infrastructure and material recovery rates.
Read more – Highways Today

L&S Insight

Builders and developers are being asked to do more with less. That’s where we come in, offering efficient, compliant, and affordable C&D waste solutions including muckaway, grab hire, and on-time collections.

Credit: Highways Today

Final Thoughts

This month’s stories all point to a growing divide in the industry: those who operate responsibly, and those who cut corners, often at the public’s expense. Whether it’s asbestos in a layby, rubble in a forest, or rogue traders exploiting landowners, fly tipping isn’t just illegal, it’s unethical.

At L&S Waste Management, we believe in doing things the right way. That means licensed carriers, documented waste transfers, and working with clients to stay compliant, cost-effective, and community minded. If you’re planning a site clearance, demolition, or just need regular waste collection, don’t take risks. Get in touch and let’s keep your project clean, legal and efficient.