Tonnes and tonnes of rubbish has been dumped at a flytipping hotspot in Southport.
Foul Lane, which is a favourite area for a host of criminal activity due to its secluded spot at the back of Meols Cop, has yet again been the target of fly-tippers.
Piles upon piles of commercial and residential rubbish has been unceremoniously dumped on a patch of green land just off the main footpath.
OTS understands the incident happened in the early hours of October 3rd.
When approached, Sefton Council told said that it is private land and they aren’t responsible for the cleanup.
A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “We are aware of an incident of flytipping on private land in Foul Lane in Southport.
“An investigation has now been launched and we are working with partners and information from witnesses to find those responsible.
“People illegally dumping rubbish costs the council hundreds of thousands of pounds a year to clean up and dispose of.
“No matter if it’s a small bin bag or a huge pile of garden waste, it’s still flytipping and you will be fined heavily for irresponsibly disposing of your rubbish.
“This includes hiring unlicensed third parties – if you cannot identify who you have hired, you may well be liable for a fine or face prosecution.
“Make sure you check who you are hiring to dispose of your waste. All reputable and licensed firms will be able to provide evidence of their Environment Agency permissions.
“Please dispose of your waste in the proper fashion and make Sefton a cleaner and greener place to live, work and visit.”
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