A COUNCIL has issued an appeal for help after a fly-tipping incident.
Dozens of cardboard boxes, cartons of eggs, and other waste were dumped along Ulting Lane, off Hatfield Road in Maldon, it was reported last week.
It is unclear when the incident took place.
Maldon District Council is investigating the incident and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson said: "We are aware of a fly-tipping incident on Ulting Lane, and the incident is currently under investigation.
"Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the council, using incident reference 26/01622/CPFTN."
Fly-tipping is an offence under the 1990 Environmental Protection Act.
Offenders can face fines of up to £50,000 or up to five years in prison.
If the case goes to Crown Court, fines are unlimited.
Earlier this year, BG Appleton Contracts collected a large amount of fly-tipped waste from Chigborough Road in Heybridge.
The abandoned rubbish, consisting of distinctive tiles, caused a blockage in the road.
What do you do if you see fly-tipping?
Members of the public who come across fly-tipping are advised to record the date, time, and location of the waste, and take photographs if it is safe to do so.
If the dumping is in progress, people should call 999.
Witnesses should note how many people are involved, descriptions of those present, any vehicles used, and details of what has been dumped.
People are advised not to touch or disturb the waste, as it may contain evidence needed for prosecution.
Fly-tipping can be reported using an online form on the council’s website.
Those who drop litter, including from a vehicle, can be issued with an £80 fixed penalty notice.
Prosecution in court could lead to a fine of up to £2,500.
Dumping waste, or fly-tipping, on any land that has no environmental permit or letting others do so on your behalf, is a criminal offence that can carry large fines or prison sentences.
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