A DISTRICT council is launching a campaign against fly-tipping after it revealed clean-up operations cost taxpayers £10,000 in one year.

Ryedale District Council says the clean up bill for 2017/18 was approximately £10,000.

Much of the dumped waste could have been reused, recycled or disposed for free at the Household Waste Recycling Centres in the district.

During June, the Don’t be a Waster – Reduce, Reuse, Respect campaign aims to raise awareness and deter potential fly tipping.

The council will update their social media feeds ‘live’ for all aspects of fly tipping work – from initial reports to investigations.

The authority will also gather data on the time spent dealing with fly tipping.

Ryedale council’s chairman of policy and resources, Cllr Luke Ives, said: “There is no excuse for disposing of rubbish illegally. It’s disgusting and an eye sore. Those who deliberately make a mess of our communities should know we will investigate these incidents.”