A massive pile of rubbish was left at the site of a popular annual bonfire in Newport .
Every year organisers of the bonfire, on the Bettws Estate, close to Crouch Close, ask locals to donate any unwanted wood.
But this year people have dumped piles of rubbish including chairs, sofas, and plastics at the site.
Organisers say much of the waste has been cleared thanks to the council ahead of the bonfire on November 5.
One local resident who didn't want to be named, said: "Bonfires have been lit on this site for decades since I was a little boy.
"Over the last few years a local resident has organised it as an event and has requested people drop off wood only.
"But this year, there has been some fly-tipping and commercial waste dumped there.
"I live close and last year there were hundreds of people here, now I think there may be a lot of people this year.
"The organisers have worked with the council and fire to make sure this is a successful event."
South Wales Fire Service confirmed they have made a number of visits to the site.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are aware of an annual community bonfire which is due to take place within the Bettws area.
"Specialist Fire Crime Officers have made a number of the visits to the site to advise on any safety concerns including a reduction in the size of the bonfire and to remove any hazardous materials.
"We are continuing to meet and work alongside our partners at Newport County Council and Gwent Police to ensure the event can take place safely."
A Newport council spokesman said: "Newport City Council removed large quantities of fly-tipped waste from a site in Bettws on and the council’s Pride In Newport team is monitoring the area.
"The council is working with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service which is also monitoring the site periodically. Officers will liaise with the council should more fly tipped waste need to be removed from the site."
