SHOCKING footage has emerged of brazen fly-tipping and littering across the Bradford district.

Bradford Council shared footage caught by the public or hidden cameras as part of the Telegraph & Argus’ new Community Clean Up campaign. 

Behind the scenes in Bradford Council’s environmental department, officers are constantly reviewing videos and taking action against law-flouting litterers.

Investigations are either already underway or have ended in enforcement action, vehicle seizures, and fines.

One example shows a man boldly throwing wood and black bags of rubbish onto privately- owned land in broad daylight. 

The man is approached by workers with one telling him: “Excuse me, are you going to take that all back with you?”

The fly-tipper continues to dump the waste before driving off with the van’s door wide open. 

Another video shows how organised fly-tipping operations might work.

Three people speedily get to work - the passenger unlocks the van’s back doors before someone brushes away the waste with what appears to be a broom. 

One person stays behind the wheel at all times in order to make a quick getaway.

Next to a wall trashed with other fly-tips, the trio disposed of polystyrene, large pieces of cardboard, black bin bags, and even a bright red suitcase.

Watch this video of fly-tipping in Bradford

One person caught in a more rural location arrived at the scene of their crime in a van with scratched-out number plates. 

It is one of many tactics regularly used in an attempt to avoid being caught out by Bradford Council. 

The disregard shown by some for residents’ environment and wellbeing is clear to see in appalling examples of littering. 

In one video, a driver parked on double yellows can be seen throwing rubbish out of his window - just yards away from a public bin. 

Another example shows a driver and passenger chucking what looks like takeaway rubbish onto the road. 

In 2022, the Council spent more than £125,000 on removing large incidents of fly-tipping.

A significant amount of fly-tipping in the area was discovered on footpaths and bridleways (54 per cent) and highways (16 per cent).

Of the discarded waste, the largest proportion was household waste (40 per cent) followed by household black bin bags (26 per cent).

How to report fly-tipping

Fly-tipping sites can be reported to Bradford Council by calling 01274 431000 or at www.bradford.gov.uk

Anyone who suspects that someone will be disposing of waste illegally should report them to the Environment Agency.

You can check that a waste carrier is registered by visiting the agency’s website, www.environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/index

Community Clean Up

The Telegraph & Argus’ new Community Clean Up campaign encourages people to take small steps in the battle against those who damage the places we live and love.

Whether it’s making sure you’re giving money to a legitimate waste carrier or disposing of rubbish in the right way, everyone can make a difference.

Fly-tipping and littering have blighted streets and neighbourhoods across Bradford district for too long.

There are already lots of community groups, litter-picking heroes, and kind neighbours making a difference on their doorstep.

It’s time to start shouting up about the amazing volunteers who make our streets cleaner and call out the grot-spots in our communities.

You can send in photos and videos of your community’s litter clean ups by emailing newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk

We want to celebrate the amazing work of Bradfordians by regularly recognising their efforts.

It is also hoped it will send a strong message to those damaging our neighbourhoods.

Let's tip the scales and make those who do good overpower those who do wrong.