The infamous property at the core of a Mob-linked contaminated soil saga in Flamborough is up for tax sale.

The rural property at 1771 Highway 5 W. in Troy is known for the 24,000 truckloads of allegedly contaminant-laced dirt — that residents fear will pollute the water in their wells — illegally dumped in 10-metre piles between 2018 and 2019.

The controversial dirt mountains led to years of legal wrangling — including a $75-million lawsuit filed by Waterdown Garden Supplies and principal Gary McHale alleging city involvement in a dirt-dumping scheme . The allegations have been denied by the city and have not been tested in court.

Large piles of soil can be seen at the Waterdown Garden Supplies Ltd. property on Highway 5 in Troy. Steve Buist The Hamilton Spectator file

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