Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been urged to crack down on "litterbugs" after nine bags full of rubbish were collected by volunteers in just one day.
Michael Smith, 26, from Speke, first noticed the piles of litter gathered around the famous airport when he and other plane spotters attended the 'enthusiasts corner' on Dungeon Lane, and decided to tackle the problem head-on.
He said: "A group of us come down and watch planes, and I find there's always rubbish dumped there and the airport won't do anything about it. So a few of us came together to try and stop this rubbish being dumped and keep the area tidy - because it's attracting rats.
