Councillors condemn the fly-tipping incident and urge the public to report information, noting that fly-tipping is a criminal offence with penalties up to £50,000 in fines or imprisonment.

Rochford District Council and Essex Police are investigating the incident, with contractors clearing the site and the vehicle referred to the DVLA and police for action.

A large pile of waste was dumped near Rayleigh Driving Range in Rayleigh, Essex, including bags of rubbish, plastic scrap, pieces of wood, and a burnt-out van left at the scene.

Authorities warn residents to ensure contractors hold proper waste-licensing when paying for clearance and underscore the need to protect the local environment from such crimes.

Officials request detailed reports, including what3words location, date, time, and descriptions of people or vehicles, to aid identification and enforcement.

Estimates place the UK’s annual fly-tipping costs at £100–£150 million for investigation and clearance, a burden typically shouldered by taxpayers and private landowners.