Leaking toxic waste has been found fly-tipped in a Reading field.
Oil Barrels, plastic containers full of hazardous corrosive liquid and tires were dumped near Cow Lane, west of the Rivermead Leisure Complex site.
A West Reading resident, who wished to remain anonymous, discovered the waste while walking his dog on Wednesday, June 8.
“It’s just disgusting,” said the resident, who suspected it originated from a mechanic.
“It is toxic waste, those drums are full of oil and they’re all leaking, and the other containers are full of God-knows what, and that’s all leaking and instantly burning the ground around it.”
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“You wouldn’t want to touch it without proper clothing.”
A spokesperson for Reading Borough Council said they had received a report and are investigating the fly-tip.
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“We are still investigating its origins and are also in the process of arranging a clear-up at the site, including specialist removal of the toxic elements,” they said.
“Reading Borough Council has a zero tolerance policy on fly-tipping, and we have a team of officers who investigate offences such as this and where possible prosecute offenders, with a maximum penalty of 5 years custodial sentence and/or fine.”
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