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Glasgow Live
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Keiran Fleming

Glasgow resident outraged by Corkerhill 'shambles' as fly-tippers ruin area

A resident of Glasgow has been left feeling 'forgotten' about, as fly-tippers continue to dump their rubbish in the area.

Mattresses, tables, boxes, and a variety of other items have been pictured on Corkerhill Place after they were thrown to the side by people looking for a quick and easy option when getting rid of goods.

However, the manky fly-tippers using the road as a makeshift skip has left many on the street fuming.

One outraged resident told Glasgow Live : "As quick as the rubbish is eventually lifted it’s there again, who knows if it’s coming from the house here or people are dumping stuff down here from other areas.

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"The cleaning guys have been out tidying up the Paisley Road and round the Bellahouston Park because of the concerts that are going to be on but Corkerhill is a shambles. Kinda feels like sometimes we are forgotten about down here.

Couches and mattresses have been pictured outside (supplied)

"If not the rubbish then the place is used as a car park with all the people using the football facilities at both ends of our street. A lot of people around here have stayed here for a long time and it feels like the area is very run down."

It is believed that the fly-tipping incident has been reported to the local authority.

A spokesman from Glasgow City Council said: “Fly-tipping is an environmental crime and those responsible are liable to receive enforcement action.

“Fly-tipping also pollutes local environments and is a drain on already stretched public resources.

“Everybody knows they have a responsibility to dispose of their waste in the proper manner at all times.

“Glasgow residents can request that larger, bulky waste is collected by the council for just £5 per item and help ensure their community is kept in good order.

“Residents concerned about fly-tipping can report incidents directly to us via the MyGlasgow phone app, the MyGlasgow social media channel or via the council website.

“We are aware of this incident, which is affecting publicly-owned land, and we will arrange to have it removed.”

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