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Says a spokesperson: "Cushions, furniture and many bin bags full of rubbish were fly-tipped - we think it had come from a property in Corporation Road, Grimsby, and we are investigating.
"Our street cleansing staff have since cleared up the mess, but it is an expense we did not need.
"The incident occurred between 6pm on Saturday 26 and 7am on Sunday 27 February.
"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or recognise the waste that was dumped, please report it in confidence at www.nelincs.gov.uk/flytipping or call 01472 326300."
Cllr Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities, comments: "Fly-tipping makes an area look a mess and harms wildlife - if you know who did this, please get in touch."
He continues: "Fly-tipping is a crime, and the council investigates all incidents. Anyone who is caught risks a £400 fixed penalty notice.
"Where we find enough evidence, we will take offenders to court where the penalties can be much harsher.
"Fly-tipping is a national problem. We all have a legal obligation, or duty of care, to make sure our waste is disposed of correctly.
“People who don’t check the credentials of waste carriers, can also be prosecuted if their waste is found fly-tipped. They could land themselves with a fine of £300 and possibly more if they are a business.”
"This includes private sector businesses such as shops, offices, factories, and tradespersons (eg electricians, builders, glaziers and plumbers) and public sector services such as schools, hospitals and prisons, as well as charities and voluntary and community groups."
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