Fly-tippers Hit Former Bollo Lane Super Car Garage
Convoy of lorries unloads waste on vacant development site
A large fly-tip was left at the rear of the garage. Picture: Supplied
May 4, 2025
A major case of fly-tipping has occurred on a site due to be developed on Bollo Lane.
Three lorries travelling in convoy were filmed by a local resident entering into what had previously been a car service centre at number 93. They then tipped large quantities of waste into the bay at the rear of the garage.
The footage was captured at 11pm on Friday (2 May). The vehicles belong to a group, believed to be travellers, who have occupied the site and there had been a steady stream depositing refuse on the site since they arrived.
The police have been made aware of their presence and activities but have so far been unable to remove them.
The Scuderia garage formerly provided servicing and repair of super cars, particularly Ferraris, but closed at least four years ago. It is located opposite the Pocket Living building near between the two level crossings.
Bollo Property Developments Ltd was due to commence work on a residential-led development with six blocks rising from 5 to 12 storeys. The residential led scheme was first proposed in 2021 but only received planning permission this February. The buildings will contain 96 flats ranging from 1 to 3 bedroom with commercial space on a mezzanine and lower ground floor level.
The incident occurred shortly after Ealing Council announced a large increase in fines for littering and flytipping.
The maximum fine has been increased from £400 to £1000 as an awareness campaign dubbed ‘This is our home, not a tip’ is launched.
The council recorded 22,730 incidents of fly-tipping across the borough in 2024 and spends £3million on average per year in clearing and disposing of this waste.
It says that its wholly owned company, Greener Ealing Ltd, clears 98% of reported fly-tips within 2 working days.
The council uses evidence found in the dumped waste itself, CCTV footage and videos from witnesses to track down fly-tippers and issue fines.
Council leader Peter Mason said: “Whether it be a single bag of rubbish or heap of household furniture, fly-tipping is a blight on our streets and has a direct impact on the environment and the quality of life for our residents. It is also drain on council funds, which would be better spent supporting our residents.
“By raising the fines to £1,000, we are sending a clear message that illegal waste dumping will not be tolerated.
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