A TOILET was among rubbish dumped on Ilkley Moor overnight.
The fly tipping incident was highlighted in a tweet by Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Team this afternoon.
They said: "Fly-tipping on Ilkley Moor overnight. We’re working to get it cleared, but would much rather be doing something more productive. If anyone saw anything, please let us know."
Fly-tipping on Ilkley Moor overnight. We’re working to get it cleared, but would much rather be doing something more productive. If anyone saw anything, please let us know. pic.twitter.com/8RlANrhCSa
— Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way (@Bradford_CROW) September 29, 2022
Images posted by the team show what appears to be a lorry load of rubbish illegally dumped on the moor.
It includes tyres, wooden fencing, old carpets and curtains and what appears to be a shed roof, as well as a toilet.
Fly tipping is where people illegally dump waste onto the highways, footpath or adjacent land.
Fly tipping is a crime. Penalties include: fixed penalty notice of £400; an unlimited fine and up to five years in prison.
Vehicles used to commit offences can also be seized and crushed.
Householders can be fined up to £5,000 and end up with a criminal record if they ask someone else to remove their rubbish and it is found to be fly tipped.
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