Wakefield Council warn of heavy fines for fly-tippers
People who dump household waste illegally will face prosecution and heavy fines, a West Yorkshire council has warned.
Wakefield Council said it spends about £450,000 a year clearing fly-tipped waste.
The Labour-run council warned waste dumped illegally by a third-party could also lead to prosecution and fines of up to £5,000.
It said residents should use reputable firms or the council's own services.
Maureen Cummings, cabinet member for the environment, said: "Most people aren't aware that if their waste gets dumped illegally, that we have the power to prosecute them.
"An individual has a duty of care to ensure their waste is disposed of correctly and from September we will be visiting different locations across the district to make sure this message hits home."