An irate pensioner is calling for action to be taken on a piece of wasteland near his home, which has become a dumping ground for fly-tippers. David Wilkinson, 66, from Bradford, West Yorks, is fed up with the sight of burnt-out cars, discarded sofas, and bags of rubbish littering the grass.
Recent months have seen the problem escalate, with appalling images revealing tyres, mattresses, and traffic cones strewn across the area. Wilkinson suspects that individuals from outside the locality are responsible for the mess, as they seek to avoid disposal fees at the tip.
He has now called for the construction of new homes on the site, stating: “It’s truly horrendous – a total eyesore.”
He added, “This has been going on for years but it’s got even worse these last nine months.”
Expressing the community’s discontent, he said, “A lot of residents aren’t happy about the situation.”
Wilkinson believes that “We need some sort of permanent solution to stop this ongoing terrible problem once and for all – and quick.”
He suggests, “The land needs using for a purpose – maybe new homes should be built there.”
A spokesperson for Incommunities, the owner of the land, acknowledged the issue, saying, “We understand the frustration of local residents and the significant impact fly-tipping has on the community.
“We regularly meet with the Council’s neighbourhoods team and local councillors to discuss this issue, as keeping this land clear of fly-tipping remains a priority.
“Our teams will be clearing the site once again next week – given the scale of the waste, it will be a complex, lengthy process and we appreciate the community’s patience.
“Before clearing the site, we always check the waste for evidence.
“If we find anything that can help identify those responsible, we will pass it to the Council’s enforcement team for further action.
“Several preventative measures have been put in place over the years, and we’re working hard with our partners to try and find a longer-term solution to the fly-tipping, which may include further securing the area of land.”
A Bradford Council spokesperson commented: “This fly-tipping was reported to us and a witness provided photos of the waste.
“However, we have not been able to identify the perpetrators from this and the land belongs to Incommunities.
“As landowners, it is their responsibility to clear the waste.”
