Residents are demanding action to stop fly-tipping, saying their area has 'become a tip'.

People on Wesley Street near Weymouth town centre say are fed up of notifying the council every time someone fly-tips in their area, especially with how frequently it is now happening.

Residents say that the waste is mostly household, such as mattresses, stoves, tables, and other items all of which are dumped weekly late into the night.

One resident said: "It has become a tip. People have been fly-tipping here for three and a half years, and it has only gotten worse in the past six months.

"It is a health hazard for people, kids have been playing around with it, jumping on the discarded mattresses. The waste is an eyesore, a disaster for visitors as well as the locals and it has got to stop."

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Locals say that the council has been good at clearing the waste, but add that it has gone on for long enough and want a permanent solution. Some have suggested methods to tackle the root cause, such as implementing a video surveillance camera.

Councillor Jon Orrell said: "Fly-tipping blights the neighbourhood. It is very irritating because we have such a good council-run tip, yet people persist in leaving their waste all over the street. Not just on Wesley Street but all over the wider area.

"I will be exploring with the council what enforcement methods we should take to catch the culprits."

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A spokesperson from Dorset Council said: "Dorset Council Waste Services are aware of fly-tipping in this area, and our street cleaners have been clearing the mess periodically. However, to build a full picture of the fly-tipping activities so our Enforcement Team can investigate, it is vital that members of the public report these incidents to us directly.

"If you see a fly-tip, make a note of where it is, take a picture if you can, and note down any other details. Never touch the waste or confront fly-tippers. You can report it using our online form or call 01305 221040. Where there is sufficient evidence, we will investigate reported incidents and attempt to trace and prosecute/fine anyone found to be fly tipping."