RECENT warmer weather appears to have brought out the fly-tippers.

Worcester News reader Bill Mapp sent in these pictures he took at two sites just outside the city last weekend.

The first is at the junction of Trotshill Lane with the road that links the Newtown Road roundabout and the Crowle roundabout, on the eastern side of the city.

The second is on Claphill Lane going into Rushwick, just outside Worcester's western boundary.

Phil Merrick, head of economy and communities at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “We are aware of the fly-tip at Claphill Lane and we are making arrangements for specialists to clear it as it contains asbestos.

"Fly-tipping costs the taxpayer thousands of pounds ever year in clean-up costs and has a real impact on the local environment.

"We encourage residents to report fly-tipping on our website and remember to always check someone has a waste carrier licence before allowing them to clear rubbish from your property. If in doubt take rubbish to the local tip or contact us to arrange a bulky waste collection.”

Sharon Casswell, client services manager at Wychavon, said the council has arranged for a contractor to remove the waste.

"If people spot fly-tipping on public land we urge them to report it directly to us.

"They can do this on wychavon.gov.uk/flytipping or by calling 01386 565018.

"If rubbish is blocking a road and is hazardous to traffic, they should call the county council on 01905 765765.

“People have a duty of care when it comes to disposing of their rubbish. If they are arranging for their waste to be collected, they should always check that the carrier has a valid waste carrier licence before allowing them to do the job.”

“A specialist contractor has been engaged to safely remove the hazardous waste from both the Claphill Lane and Otherton Lane fly-tips.” added Wychavon’ s Spencer Wiinnett. “We expect the material to be removed and disposed of next week.”

To check, visit wychavon.gov.uk/flytipping and follow the link for the Environment Agency.