Partnership working between South Holland District Council and Lincolnshire County Council has resulted in a large fly-tip being cleared at Drain Bank near Cowbit.
SHDCs Enforcement team and Lincolnshire County Council staff worked with local landowners to gain access to the site of the fly-tip. The Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team then cleared shrubbery and undergrowth to gain access to the illegal dump of rubbish.
Due to the size and nature of the fly-tip which contained asbestos, rubble, garden waste and an assortment of household items, the clearance required an external contractor to support in the clean up.
The work took a total of three days and Lincolnshire County Council then installed a series of concrete blocks at the entrance to the site to prevent further fly-tipping.
The area covered in discarded litter before the clean up
A South Holland District Council Spokesperson said: “This large fly-tip was a terrible eye-sore and showcased the severity of the challenges that we face.
“We are pleased to have worked with Lincolnshire County Council in a great example of Partnership working to get this site cleared.
“We will continue to work with partners to tackle fly-tipping and enviro-crime as a whole in the local area.”
A Lincolnshire County Council Spokesperson said: “We have been very happy to work with SHDC in this matter and will continue to support in their efforts to tackle this criminal activity head-on.”
To report a fly-tip to the Council, please visit https://www.sholland.gov.uk/reportit.