True scale of the sourge of fly-tipping

Country lanes have been plagued by fly-tippers for years — but the dumpers cause an even greater headache when their shipped loads totally block the road.

NEW year, same old problem!

This particular eyesore (also seen on page 1) was causing an obstruction on Field Road at Harthill.

Rotherham Council said it would continue to do its best to stamp out the issue.

Assistant director for community safety and streetscene, Sam Barstow, said: “Flytipping on Field Road was reported to the council on January 6 and removed the same day.

“Flytipping isn’t just unsightly, it can also be harmful to people, animals, plants, wildlife and the environment as much of the waste that is illegally dumped is not biodegradable, may contain hazardous materials or may have been left in a place where it causes an obstruction or hazard.

“We will continue to investigate flytipping and prosecute anyone who we find to have illegally disposed of waste.”

Visit www.rotherham.gov.uk/xfp/form/1096 to report fly-tipping.