Salford City Council's litter boat will have its work cut out this week in efforts to clear debris in Salford Quays caused by Storm Ciara.
An 'island of debris' has formed in the basin close to the Helly Hansen Watersports Centre in Salford Quays.
Salford City Council say the rubbish has made its way there due to heavy rain and five local rivers draining into the Quays.
In images captured by the M.E.N. photographer, tyres, toys, bottles and other rubbish can be seen engulfed by branches and broken trees.
This is a regular occurence in Salford after heavy rainfall despite the council's best efforts over the years.
In 2019 empty bottles, fridges and branches were washed up and gathered to form a mass of filth in South Bay.
Back in 2017 the rubbish was so bad residents described it as an eyesore and complained of a strong smell coming from the area.
IN PICTURES: Floating island of debris in Salford Quays
The council tweeted this morning that they are aiming to get the mess cleared up 'asap'.
A busy week lies ahead for our Quays litter boat after Storm Ciara yesterday (pictured in action previously). Five rivers empty into the Quays so every storm brings any debris in those rivers down to us. We're on the case and aiming to get it cleared up asap. pic.twitter.com/ae9twpgJu8
— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) February 10, 2020
Yesterday, Storm Ciara battered Greater Manchester with heavy gusts and rain, with many homes up and down the region flooded and damaged.
Salford was placed at risk of flooding by the Environment Agency yesterday but the city's flood defences managed to stay strong and the flood warning was removed later that evening.
After the last incidence of rubbish being washed up, after stormy weather in March 2019, Salford Council environment chief Coun David Lancaster said: "“Unfortunately, this is an ongoing battle with Mother Nature.
"Five local rivers drain into the Quays so natural and other debris caught up in those rivers is washed down and accumulates in the Quays.
"Debris builds up particularly quickly after heavy rain.
"Ownership of the Quays is split between a number of parties including the council and private companies. We constantly monitor the situation and work with our partners to get debris removed as necessary."
