TEN tonnes of asbestos has been dumped in the middle of a suburban street in Chester Hill, metres from the front yards of residents.
About 1am occupants of Patricia Street notified police and fire crews after noticing the toxic material in the middle of their street.
Fire crews suited up in hazmat gear to rummage through the waste and found concrete, branches, piping and asbestos.
The street is currently blocked off and residents have been told to stay clear of the waste.
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READ NOWResidents leaving for work this morning were forced to manoeuvre their cars around the pile of waste and police tape.
Bankstown council has been notified and is expected to begin the clean up some time this morning.
It is unknown at this point whether anyone’s health is in risk and police have urged any residents with information about suspicious behaviour to come forward.
Resident Wayne Anderson wrote that it was “something different to wake up to” right in front of his house.
“Oh my god, how low can people get,” Anna Mashjaw wrote online. “Seriously, that’s disgusting.”
Who the hell does this?” a shocked Facebook user commented
“Potential murderers,” Cassie Edwards replied.