Fly-tipping off a country lane has caused a stir with one person calling for CCTV for prevention.

A jumble of rubbish was found on a footpath off Rousebarn Lane, Croxley Green, by Martin Zoutendyk on Wednesday, June 28, at around 6.30pm when he was out walking his dog.

He said: “I’m bewildered. I’m quite angry. I can’t believe someone would do that. There is lots of wildlife that will be impacted and there was broken glass, which is dangerous for dogs.”

Watford Observer: The footpath entrance from Rousebarn Lane, Croxley GreenThe footpath entrance from Rousebarn Lane, Croxley Green (Image: Martin Zoutendyk)

The contents, which included empty drink bottles, kids’ toys and Monopoly money, were left on a footpath, which led Mr Zoutendyk to believe that someone must have walked with the rubbish as a car cannot fit down there.

He added: “It would be great to have CCTV so we can take note of who is going down there – that would be one way to help.”

When Mr Zoutendyk shared the picture on social media, several people vented their anger.

Watford Observer: Glass was found in the rubbishGlass was found in the rubbish (Image: Martin Zoutendyk)

Some branded it “disgusting” while another said: “Not only an insult to nature but also dangerous as lots of broken glass.”

One person said it was “frustrating” because a tip is not far away.

A Three Rivers District Council spokesperson said: “This particular fly-tip has not been directly reported to the council, but we will look into this matter.

“Three Rivers has received six reports in this area over the past year, however, not all were on our land upon further investigation.”

Some of the land in this area belongs to different councils and some belongs to the golf club, so if fly-tips are on its land, Three Rivers District Council reports it to the club.  

Watford Observer: Monopoly money and drinks bottles were seen in the mess.Monopoly money and drinks bottles were seen in the mess. (Image: Martin Zoutendyk)

The council has environmental enforcement officers to inspect, look for evidence and arrange clearance of any fly-tips on its land, the spokesperson said.

They added: “The council is part of the Hertfordshire Fly-Tipping Group that carries out regular communications in relation to fly-tipping to remind businesses and residents of their duty of care, as well as the penalties that fly-tippers face. 

“More detail about the #SCRAPflytipping campaign can be found online and residents can report fly tipping to the council via its website.