25-Acre Illegal Waste Dump Revealed Near Camborne
A Hidden Environmental Crisis in Our Backyard
Residents across the Camborne area have just learned that one of Britain’s most significant industrial waste dumping operations has been occurring quietly on their doorstep for two decades. The site at Trevoole Moor, nestled between Troon, Crowan, and Leedstown near Pendarves Woods, stretches across 25 acres and contains an estimated 50,000 tonnes of commercial and construction waste. This discovery has shocked local communities who were largely unaware of the scale of illegal activity happening in their neighbourhoods. The dumping operation—which involves materials being repeatedly filled, rolled, and flattened to make room for more waste—represents a brazen environmental crime that has gone largely unchecked. For those of us living in this part of Cornwall, the revelation raises serious questions about how such a massive operation could persist for so long without triggering swift enforcement action. The moor’s remote location appears to have made it an attractive target for waste criminals who assumed they could operate without consequence. Local residents, parish councils, and elected representatives are now demanding answers about why this environmental problem was allowed to grow into what authorities describe as an ‘absolutely enormous’ crisis.
Local Leadership Demands Accountability and Action
Crowan Parish Council has taken decisive action, formally contacting both the Environment Agency and MP Andrew George to express deep concerns about the dumping site’s environmental impact and the sluggish response from enforcement authorities. The parish council, which initially wasn’t even aware the crime site existed in its area, is now pushing for accelerated action given the scale and longevity of the illegal operation. Parish leaders have emphasised that while enforcement investigations take time, two decades of dumping demands urgent intervention. Councillor Loveday Jenkin, representing the division on Cornwall Council, publicly raised the issue at a community and wellbeing committee meeting, highlighting that local representatives weren’t adequately involved in discussions about the site’s future. Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives and West Cornwall, has committed to raising the matter not only with the Environment Agency but with government ministers. He’s been scathing in his assessment, describing the perpetrators as ‘cowboys’ who’ve exploited a system that he characterises as ‘extremely lax.’ His message is clear: stronger enforcement and powerful action are essential, or criminals will continue taking advantage of our countryside and communities.
What Happens Next: Your Community’s Path Forward
For those who live in the Crowan, Troon, and Leedstown areas—whether you’re settling in permanently or planning to visit Newquay for holidays with dog friendly accommodation near Fistral Beach—this development directly affects your neighbourhood’s future. Cornwall Council has confirmed it’s liaising with the Environment Agency regarding Trevoole Moor and other illegal flytipping locations across the county. The authority is taking steps to strengthen its response, including recruiting a dedicated enforcement officer and purchasing additional camera equipment to monitor problem sites. Local residents should stay informed through parish council meetings and council updates about progress on site remediation and prosecution efforts. If you have information about illegal waste dumping in your area, report it immediately to the Environment Agency. Consider attending community meetings where councillors discuss enforcement priorities. The fight against waste crime requires vigilance from everyone in our community. Those of us who love living here—whether walking our dogs on Fistral Beach or exploring Newquay’s attractions—deserve a clean, protected environment. Watch for upcoming announcements about enforcement action and continue pressing your representatives for updates on this critical issue affecting our shared landscape.
Source: Site of huge Cornwall industrial waste crime dump is finally revealed
