16/03/2010
Moves to clear 300 scrapped cars
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An operation is underway to clear 300 cars from an illegal scrapyard on the outskirts of Wrexham.Supported by police, Environment Agency Wales and Denbighsire County Council staff began clearing the site at Ty Isoe, Llandegla on Monday.The clearance is likely to take up to seven days and is one of the largest of its kind ever done in north Wales.Owner Nicholas Low was ordered to clear the site after he was successfully prosecuted and fined in 2005.He was fined £2,000 with £7,500 costs at Mold Crown Court for illegally storing the waste on his land, and was ordered to clear it up.But officials decided to swoop after the 300 scrap cars, many of which were Citroen 2CVs, remained on the site.Last resortLarge quantities of household waste and other scrap including old paint tins, tyres and empty drums was also removed.Steve Moore, area manager for Environment Agency Wales said the teams moved in after deciding the scrap posed a public health risk.He added: Waste regulations are there to protect the environment.Unfortunately there are still a few people who choose to work outside these regulations, affecting not only the environment but also the quality of life of other people.This operation is one of the largest of its kind in North Wales and is a tribute to the effective working relationship between Denbighshire County Council, North Wales Police and ourselves.This type of action is the last resort, but it is appropriate given the time and effort we have spent with Mr Low in attempting to resolve this situation.
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