Heol Las, also known as Green Lane, in Marshfield was left impassable after a large quantity of rubbish was dumped across the road at around 8am today (June 29).
The incident caused disruption for motorists and residents, with the scale of the waste making it impossible for vehicles to pass through the area until it was dealt with.
Disgusting scenes in Marshfield after fly-tipping filled the road with rubbish. (Image: Sean Thomas Rafferty)
Residents described the scene as “disgusting”, with piles of waste including scrap metal, building materials, cans and plastic bags left strewn across the road.
One resident said: “This is nothing new.
“It’s been going on for years.”
Another member of the public, Roger Jolly, remarked: “Surely it would be much better if the tips were open.”
Ricky Ford also commented on the situation, joking: “Needed a bigger green wheelie bin!”
Disgusting scenes in Marshfield after fly-tipping filled the road with rubbish. (Image: Sean Thomas Rafferty)
The incident has once again highlighted concerns among people living in the area about the impact fly-tipping has on local communities, including the cost of dealing with waste, environmental damage and disruption caused when roads and public spaces become blocked.
In 2020, concerns emerged about a nearby road in Coedkernew which became so full of fly-tipped waste it was visible via satellite. Newport Council installed CCTV at the site which resulted in multiple prosecutions and fines. Following a community clean up, the area has been transformed into a nature reserve.
A spokesman for Newport Council confirmed the Marshfield situation had been dealt with, saying: “The rubbish was moved this morning.”
The council response comes as concerns continue over the wider issue of fly-tipping across the city.
Disgusting scenes in Marshfield after fly-tipping filled the road with rubbish. (Image: Sean Thomas Rafferty)
According to Welsh Government figures, Newport recorded 7,318 fly-tipping incidents in 2024–25, although this represented a 10 per cent reduction compared with the previous year.
The city also recorded the highest number of enforcement actions in Wales, with 2,386 carried out during the same period.
Despite this, residents say more needs to be done to prevent repeated incidents and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
Steve Kearney, commenting on social media, said: “This is nothing new.
“It’s been going on for years.”
The issue has also been highlighted by environmental campaign groups. Keep Wales Tidy reported that 519 bags of rubbish were removed from 141 locations across Newport during a recent clean-up effort, with the waste collected weighing a total of 2,595 kilograms.
Residents are now calling for continued action to tackle fly-tipping and prevent public areas from being affected by illegal waste dumping.