These pictures show some of the worst fly-tipping incidents discovered across Nottingham in the past week.
From dirty mattresses, old plastic chairs, stacks of paving slabs and an child's car seat, various areas across the city have been defaced by a spate of fly-tipping in the space of a few days since Monday, September 28.
Nottingham City Council can hand out fines which range from a £75 penalty for littering to £300 for fly-tipping.
Repeat and large-scale offenders can be prosecuted for up to £50,000 in court, but only in the most severe cases.
The council offers a free bulky waste collection and you can book a visit on their website.
Speaking of the incidents Simon Dirs, Nottingham City Council's street scene team leader, said: "These are some of the fly-tips reported or removed already this week.
"We offer a free bulky waste service by phone or online so, no excuse. Don't risk the fine."
Fly-tipping incidents across Nottinghamshire increased substantially amid the coronavirus pandemic, particularly during the period when tips were closed.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service also said the number of domestic controlled burns in peoples’ gardens had gone up 123 percent this year.
Some measures to deter fly-tipping incidents include camouflage cameras in hot-spot areas
Just last year it was revealed councils across Nottinghamshire spent some £12.7 million clearing streets in 2018/19.
Nottingham City Council was the local authority that spent the most on street cleaning, with a total of £4.4m.
On September 30, Nottingham's community protection team for the Aspley ward said its officers had received a report of a large fly-tipping incident which had almost blocked a footpath in the area.
Numerous mattresses, many of them stained, were found abandoned along with fence panels, bins and plastic chairs.
However, the offender was caught and fined.
The most severe punishment for repeat offenders can also include a five-year prison sentence.
The team added: "We received a complaint regarding this fly-tipped footpath in Aspley.
"After some investigations, conducted by CPO 1005, the waste has now been cleared and a Fixed Penalty Notice has been issued."
