RUGS and carpets are among the items to have been dumped in and around a Hereford car park as fly-tippers strike.

Coun Cat Hornsey, who represents Hinton and Hunderton for Hereford City Council, said a large amount of rubbish had been dumped near Hereford Leisure Pool.

Hereford Times: Carpet and rugs were among the rubbish dumped near Hereford Leisure Pool. Picture: Coun Cat HornseyCarpet and rugs were among the rubbish dumped near Hereford Leisure Pool. Picture: Coun Cat Hornsey

She said it was along St Martin's Avenue and had been reported.

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After sharing pictures of the mess on Saturday, it had been cleared by midday on Monday (January 16).

Hereford Times: The rubbish was left in and around the car park. Picture: Coun Cat HornseyThe rubbish was left in and around the car park. Picture: Coun Cat Hornsey

There were several bin liners full of rubbish dumped in the car park and near a bin on a footpath, but rugs and carpets were also piled up.

Five years in prison for fly-tippers

The maximum penalty for fly-tipping is a £50,000 fine and/or five years imprisonment.

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Herefordshire Council says people who spot fly-tippers in the act should make a note of any vehicle used, including model, colour and registration number. If it is safe to do so without being seen, they should take a photograph or video.

They should note the fly-tippers' clothes, and distinguishing features, as well anything that was said and the speakers' accents.

Fly-tipping can be reported on the Herefordshire Council website.