It is stated that around 16 acres of land would be used. The Government has committed to reducing waste and recycling more. The money allocated to the move of the tip would be better spent on finding ways to reuse waste, reducing the need for such a large area. Also, not decimating the area proposed which houses wildlife. More could be done to reduce waste (encouraging shops to not use plastic). There is already a problem with rats in the area this would get worse. It would create a problem with the sale of houses/house prices. Which would fall, creating a deficit unproductive to the area. The expansion of the A45 and JLR have already made an impact on the area, more disruption is unnecessary.

It seems that no consideration has been made to the impact on the residents of the area. Increase in noise, smell, rats and excessive traffic would OF COURSE happen. If we are working on reducing waste (as government policy) why make a bigger site. Effective recycling etc would have a greater impact on the environment without the need for a new tip.