Asbestos dumped in beauty spot near Devizes
Wiltshire Council are appealing for anyone with information about the fly-tip to come forward
Last updated 21st Jan 2026
A large amount of asbestos and other waste has been dumped in a beauty spot near Devizes.
The waste, is thought to have been dumped at Monument Hill between Etchilhampton and Stert overnight on Monday 19 January.
Wiltshire Council officers carefully investigated the hazardous waste and found a hi-fi and panes of glass along with the asbestos.
The Council say the waste was found by a member of the public and they are now appealing for anyone with information about the fly-tip to report it to them.
If their evidence results in a conviction or fixed penalty notice being issued to the offender, they could receive a shopping voucher worth up to £200.
Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways, said:
“If you know anyone who has had asbestos removed from their property recently, or you witnessed any suspicious behaviour at this bridleway, named ETCH7 and near Monument Hill, Devizes, please do get in touch and help us to catch these environmental criminals.
“Someone must recognise this waste – particularly as it includes a hi-fi system and other waste.
“We will now have to spend significant sums safely clearing up this dangerous asbestos waste, which makes us even more determined to catch whoever did this.
“It’s disgusting that someone should dump this dangerous waste in a Wiltshire beauty spot, and we’d appeal to anyone who has any information at all to let us know in complete confidence.
“If their information leads to a conviction, they will receive a reward of up to £200.
“We’re Targeting Fly-tippers in Wiltshire, and if we can find who has dumped this dangerous waste, we will take legal action.”