Disruption after trailer full of waste dumped in village near Horsham

The trailer was abandoned in Northlands Road in Warnham last week and the road was shut to traffic while investigations were launched.

Local residents say the trailer has now been there for nearly two weeks and branded the situation as ‘beyond a joke.’

Warnham Parish Council said on social media that environmental health officers had initially requested that the lorry was not moved “while checks were carried out to confirm it was not connected to an active criminal investigation.

“These checks have now been completed and this has been ruled out. The matter is now in the hands of Horsham District Council. However, due to the sheer size and volume of the contents, it cannot be dealt with immediately.”

The parish council said on Monday (February 2) that the road remained closed and that the trailer could not be moved for a further seven days.

Nearby resident Nicky Farnfield said the parish council had been ‘really great in helping to find a solution in getting it moved’ but added: “All the residents at Northlands have had enough now of it being there.”

Horsham District Council says it is working with West Sussex County Council to arrange the collection and disposal of the waste.

A spokesperson said: “To comply with legislation Horsham District Council have put a 7-day notice on the load to give the owner the opportunity to remove it.

“There will be a significant cost to the council to remove the waste and to West Sussex County Council to dispose of it. We cannot confirm the volume of waste until it has been removed.”