The giant illegal waste tip in Essex that catches fire every time temperatures rise... spewing foul-smelling smoke that locals blame for their sky-high cancer rates. And it's just one of 117 across England...
'You wake up to the taste of rubbish in your mouth,' says 60-year-old Michelle Joyce. 'And the smoke is thick across the main road. I'm amazed there hasn't been an accident, but that'll be the next thing.'.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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