Fly-tipped boat and caravans found next to Cambridgeshire road

A large boat and two caravans stuffed with waste were found in Fenland in separate incidents

A large boat and two caravans stuffed with waste were found dumped in Fenland in separate incidents. Fenland District Council received a report on Monday, June 8, that a fly-tipped boat had been dumped in High Side, Gorefield.

In recent weeks, two caravans stuffed with rubbish had also been dumped in March and Wisbech. A fly-tipped caravan in Oldfield Lane, Wisbech, was reported to and removed by the council in May.

Another was dumped in Flagrasshill Road in March, which was stuffed with asbestos sheeting. A spokesperson for the district council warned: “Fly-tipped waste should not be disturbed by the public.

“Fly-tipped waste can be dangerous – it might include syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other dangerous items. It may also contain evidence that could help find those responsible and lead to prosecution.”

The council said it worked with a specialist contractor to clear it gradually and safely before removing the caravan from the site on Thursday, June 11. The boat was also removed by the district council the afternoon it was spotted on Monday, June 8.

A spokesperson for Fenland District Council said: “Fly-tipping of any nature is illegal. Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles cost the taxpayer significant amounts of money to clear away.

“We take reports of fly-tipping very seriously and aim to prosecute the people responsible. Fly-tipping can lead to a prison sentence and unlimited fine.

“Householders and businesses must also be aware that it is an offence to allow fly-tipping by not taking proper precautions to ensure anyone they engage to dispose of waste on their behalf does so correctly and is properly registered.”

The district council is appealing to the public for information about any of these incidents. Information can be reported through the fly-tipping form on the council’s website or by calling 01354 654321.

The council has asked anyone who sees fly-tipping to make a note of its exact location, the day, date, and time it was spotted and, if you see a vehicle or individuals involved, the registration and other identifiable features.