It was discovered in Roman Road, close to the entrance to Fosse Meadows nature reserve.
Work got underway yesterday to clear a large amount of fly-tipped waste found on a Leicestershire road.
It was discovered in Roman Road, close to the entrance to Fosse Meadows nature reserve.
On a Facebook post Blaby District Council said the waste contained "hazardous asbestos" which means it may take longer than usual to remove.
Lake search for missing boy
Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake.
Leicestershire Recycling and Household Waste Sites to Close Early Due to Hot Weather
Due to the exceptionally hot weather currently affecting the region, Leicestershire recycling and household waste sites will close earlier than usual at 4pm today, Thursday, and Friday.
Two men charged in connection with Fire Arms incidents
Two men charged in connection with Firearms Incidents
Appeal for witnesses after fire at Loughborough Town Hall
Appeal for witnesses after a fire at Loughborough Town Hall
£26m for new ambulances & crews in East Midlands
Millions of pounds is being invested in the ambulance service in the East Midlands to increase the number of vehicles and crews responding to emergencies.
Firefighters at large wildfire in Long Whatton
Multiple crews have attended a large fire in a field on Kegworth Lane outside Long Whatton.
Primary school to close due to lack of teachers
Leicestershire County Council say it is supporting parents to find alternative primary places for their children after a school in North West Leicestershire announced it will close this summer.
East Midlands Railway train involved in crash
The 16:40 East Midlands Railway train from Corby to London St Pancras has been involved in a collision with 15:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras at Bedford South.
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