Bristol City Council said it is investigating an allegation of fly-tipping today - but the mess on a main road in Southmead that shocked passers-by was actually left behind from a van fire.
A huge pile of what looked to be rubbish was photographed left on the side of Monks Park Road between Southmead and Horfield over and complaints were made to council chiefs over the weekend about it.
Photos of the long line of stuff piled up on the side of the road sparked fury on social media, with councillors pledging an investigation.
