A “MOUNTAIN” of rubbish has brazenly been dumped mere metres from a waste plant.

The massive pile of fly-tipping was discovered by Laura Jeffery on Thursday in Lower Hall Lane, which runs along the border between Chingford and Edmonton.

Located metres from Camden Environmental recycling plant, it covers such a wide area it now completely blocks a cycle and pedestrian route to the River Lee Navigation.

The alarming sight has shocked the community, which has seen the area become blighted by a repeated fly-tipping problem.

Linda Worboys, from Chingford, said: “This is so disturbing and on such a large level.

“Who knows what all this mountain of dumped rubbish could contain, there could be asbestos among that lot.

“It will cost thousands to remove, we could all be very well at risk from whatever is lurking among it all.”

Conservative cllr Jemma Hemsted, of Valley ward, said the massive pile lies just inside the Enfield border, meaning Waltham Forest council has no power to deal with it.

She said: “I will be in touch with Enfield council about this problem.

“Hopefully we can find a long-term solution to sort this persistent problem.”

Enfield council confirmed the fly-tip is currently being cleared.

A council spokesperson added: “We have opened an investigation to find the culprits behind the fly-tip.

“We are encouraging anyone who may have information to help our investigation to come forward.”

Enfield council can be contacted on 020 8379 1000.