Disgust over flytipping at Sheffield beauty spot, as bags of soil and bleach are dumped beside river

This was the mess left behind in the Mayfield Valley, where some of the rubbish ended up in the Porter Brook, posing a hazard to fish and other wildlife.

The flytipping, just off Clough Lane, a short walk from Forge Dam Cafe, was reported to Sheffield Council via FixMy Streets today, Friday, March 12.

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Photos were also shared to the Sheffield Litter Pickers Facebook group, where they were met with shock and disgust.

The woman who reported it, who asked not to be named, branded the shameful act of environmental vandalism ‘shocking’ and ‘heartbreaking’.

Another person commented: “Whaaat?? There’s bottles of bleach and household cleaning products spilling out, potentially polluting the river!! Absolutely shocking, what vile creatures do this???”

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Anyone caught flytipping faces an unlimited fine or up to five years’ imprisonment.

You can report flytipping via Sheffield Council's website or using FixMyStreet.