Shocking photos show the remains of a cannabis growing operation dumped on a Longwood road.
Bagfuls of rubbish can be seen dumped in a wooded area at Ballroyd Clough, with items such as large foil sheets, plant pots, and dead potted plants clear to see.
Monday 24 June, appalled residents took to social media, reporting feeling “sickened” by the sight.
Shortly after, Kirklees Council confirmed that the fly-tip was in fact the remnants of a cannabis grow.
The local authority has spent the past couple of days cleaning up the mess and says it wants to prosecute whoever is responsible.
This comes soon after the news of a huge fly-tip at Cliff Hollins Lane in East Bierley, which saw two tonnes of waste abandoned on the side of the road.
David Shepherd, Strategic Director for Growth & Regeneration at Kirklees Council, said: “A fly-tip containing the remnants from a cannabis grow was reported to Kirklees Council on Thursday, 20 June at Ballroyd Clough, Longwood.
“Our Greenspace Action Team have partially cleared the site and will return tomorrow to finish the clearance. As with all fly-tipping incidents, we will be undertaking a full investigation to seek to prosecute those responsible.
We would encourage anyone who spots fly-tipping taking place or has any information to aid an investigation to report it on our website www.kirklees.gov.uk/flytipping.
