Fly-tippers have been blasted for leaving smashed glass and mess in and around a Wishaw beauty spot.
Almost 40 bags of waste were collected by volunteers during the clean-up operation at Carbarns Farm in Netherton, near to the Clyde Walkway.
The litter was collected and removed by members of the public, including of the Friends of Cambusnethan Priory Group and the McLean Alba team from Motherwell.
One of the volunteers, Angela Kyle, told Lanarkshire Live : “To be honest, the mess left was an absolute disgrace.
“A lot of the smashed glass bottles were left in a field where cows and calves were grazing.
“The glass could have cut up the cow’s mouths or hooves.
“A lot of the mess seems to be from teenage drinkers; Mad Dog 20/20 seems to be the drink of choice.
“It’s heart-breaking to see such a nice place have all that mess left behind. I just find it outrageous.
“Part of the area down there is the Clyde Walkway so that is the council’s responsibility.
“All we would ask is that people clean up after themselves.”
Earlier this year, police announced that extra patrols had been assigned to curb antisocial behaviour in the woods at Carbarns following several complaints from angry residents.
Reports of youths attempting to steal wheelie bins, underage drinking and antisocial behaviour in the woods nearby, prompted police to take action.
A number of uniformed and plain clothed officers were out on patrol in the area in attempting to curb both youth disorder and also adults purchasing alcohol for youngsters at nearby shops.
In March last year, a similar clean-up saw more than 80 bags of waste collected at the farm.
Carpet, tyres, a trampoline and a baby’s car seat plus a number of plastic containers and the usual bottles and cans were collected then.
Those clearing up the mess also had to remove an empty paint tin from a sheep’s head.
