Since 2018 there have been 21 complaints of fly-tipping at the location
An earth bund has been built to beat fly-tippers at a notorious Northamptonshire dumping spot. The structure will combat the littering that has blighted the lay-by near Lilford Woods on the busy A605.
. In this instance, the team cleared waste including hundreds of full bin bags and empty oil cans, not only making it unsightly but potentially putting lives at risk.Councillor Graham Lawman, the council's executive member for highways, travel and assets, said: "It is a vital part of our work to detect and deter the selfish, thoughtless and anti-social actions of those who are causing a negative impact on our local communities by committing fly-tipping offences.
Cllr Jason Smithers, leader of the council, said: "North Northamptonshire Council operates a zero-tolerance policy in relation to any incidents of environmental crime and officers will actively investigate any cases. Anyone can report an incident and please do provide as much detail as possible to help us with our investigations."
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold added: "Fly-tipping is anti-social and has a negative impact on how people feel about the area in which they live. It's a criminal act, it causes pollution and costs a significant amount of public money to clean up.
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