More than 30 tonnes of waste cleared from Crosby alleyways

North Lincolnshire Council said CCTV cameras would be installed to deter fly-tippers

CCTV cameras are to be installed to catch fly-tippers after 34 tonnes of waste were cleared from a town's streets.

Alleyways in Crosby, near Scunthorpe, were cleaned in a two-day operation by North Lincolnshire Council.

Dumped items included 60 mattresses, 25 sofas and 40 items of white goods.

The council said evidence found in the rubbish was passed on to environmental health officers with a view to possible prosecutions for fly-tipping.

Council leader Rob Waltham said: "Residents have told us of their concern over rubbish in the tenfoots [alleyways] and I am pleased we have been able to address these concerns.

"It is only a minority of people who insist on making such a disgusting mess and sadly some of these are the residents themselves."

Mr Waltham added the authority was considering introducing a licensing scheme in the area "which will target poor landlords and poor tenants".

Sixty mattresses were cleared from alleyways in Crosby

Other rubbish moved included 12 tonnes of general waste, nine tonnes of smaller items including carpets, tables, wardrobes and rubble and five tonnes of swept rubbish such as litter and broken glass.

The council said fines for littering are £200, reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days.

Fly-tippers face fines of £1,000, reduced to £700 if paid within 14 days. The offence also carries a risk of imprisonment.