Country road clean-up clears tonnes of rubbish

A clean-up along a country road near Mansfield has cleared 18 tonnes of dumped rubbish.

The week-long operation on Eakring Road, between Oak Tree Lane and the A614, removed household waste, hardcore and building waste, and metal items, including fridges and freezers.

Newark and Sherwood District Council confirmed nine Fixed Penalty Notices were also issued to offenders as a result of the operation.

The road has "long-standing" problems with fly-tipping and environmental damage, the authority added.

Councillor Paul Taylor said the clean-up had "been a long time coming" and the difference it had made was "clear".

He added the "continued support" of residents was needed, including checking if waste carriers had the right licence.

The council carried out the week of action in collaboration with Mansfield District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and its highways contractor Via, the police and fire services, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and volunteers along the route.

Mansfield councillor Angie Jackson said: "This week of action on Eakring Road shows what we can achieve when we work together."

Additional clean-up work is scheduled to take place at the end of August.

Trail cameras will continue to monitor the site, the council added.

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