This is the scene one Preston resident stepped out of their front door to this week.

Agnieszka Sonnenfield awoke to find a mass of bike types and other rubbish dumped in her street

Avenham Place has become a hot-spot for fly-tipping in recent months.

She said: “The mound on the right was new, to add to the rubbish behind the fence which has been there a few days now.”

Agnieszka has reported the fly-tipping to Preston City Council who are due to clear it up in the coming days.

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The mound of rubbish appeared on Friday (3 November).

How do I report fly tipping in Preston?

Preston City Council is responsible for monitoring and collecting items which have been dumped illegally.

You can report fly tipping by calling 01772906909 or using an online form to report it.

You can also use the website fixmystreet – which shows all reports in the area.

Staying safe

never touch the waste: fly tipped waste can be dangerous – it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances

never disturb the site – there may be evidence that could help identify the fly-tippers and lead to their prosecution

never approach anyone you see fly tipping – they could become violent