A new bid to tackle fly-tipping in Great Yarmouth's alleyways and passageways has been launched.

Environmental rangers from Great Yarmouth Borough Council have started work in the Cobholm area where they are urging people to report issues quickly. 

Between April and June this year, there were 1,852 reports of fly-tipping across the borough.

Rangers have delivered letters and leaflets to explain how bins should be correctly used, not left out in alleyways or overflowing, and how people can recycle effectively.  

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The team is also making it clear that leaving waste for collection near or next to bins is, in fact, fly tipping, and leads to problems with spilled rubbish and ripped bags.  

The rangers also listened to complaints about specific litter hotspots as the team targets problem areas. 

One man who lives close to one of the Cobholm passages said: “The fly tipping had recently got much worse, every day there were black bags left at the rear of my property.  

“I reported this repeatedly using the Love Clean Streets app, and to the credit of the council, it was promptly cleaned up every time.  

“It appears the team’s efforts have paid off, and the problem has been resolved.” 

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Councillor Paul Wells, the borough council's portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, licensing and waste, said: ''If people understand how to dispose of waste correctly we know we can reduce fly tipping and improve recycling rates.  

“Everyone is working hard to improve the town for the benefit of the community.’’ 

Following on from the Cobholm area, the work will move to focus on the town’s Barracks estate in the new year. 

Fly-tipping in Great Yarmouth borough can be reported via the Love Clean Streets app or website, via email at environmentalrangers@great-yarmouth.gov.uk or by calling 01493 846478.