Stapleford Tawney - Waste site 97

The site is located next to the M25 and is an undeveloped piece of land, situated in Stapleford Tawney. 

Unauthorised waste started to be deposited in early 2025. Between October and November 2025, activity increased.

This resulted further in two persons being arrested, followed by a restriction, in February 2026. 

The site is visible from the public highway, raising concerns within the local community. Environmental impact assessments are on-going. This includes land, water and fire risk monitoring.

Following the arrests of two persons by the police, the Environment Agency continues to investigate the origin of the unauthorised activity. To ensure no further offences take place a restriction order was obtained for 6 months and second restriction order has been put in place, which prevents entry onto the site and the deposit of waste. Concrete blocks are placed to physically restrict the site entrance. 

The MP has been updated on the situation multiple times and had meeting with the Area Director for Hertfordshire & North London.