A TOILET was among rubbish dumped on Ilkley Moor overnight.

The fly tipping incident was highlighted in a tweet by Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Team this afternoon.

They said: "Fly-tipping on Ilkley Moor overnight. We’re working to get it cleared, but would much rather be doing something more productive. If anyone saw anything, please let us know."

 

Images posted by the team show what appears to be a lorry load of rubbish illegally dumped on the moor.

It includes tyres, wooden fencing, old carpets and curtains and what appears to be a shed roof, as well as a toilet.

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Fly tipping is where people illegally dump waste onto the highways, footpath or adjacent land.

Fly tipping is a crime. Penalties include: fixed penalty notice of £400; an unlimited fine and up to five years in prison.

Vehicles used to commit offences can also be seized and crushed.

Householders can be fined up to £5,000 and end up with a criminal record if they ask someone else to remove their rubbish and it is found to be fly tipped.