Fly tipping 'totally unacceptable' in Clarksfield alleyway
Residents in Clarksfield are furious after discovering piles of dumped furniture and rubbish in an alleyway behind their homes, with mattresses, sofas, chairs, and bin bags of waste left strewn across the space. An anonymous local posted pictures on social media showing the mess, calling it 'a joke' and saying they've never seen it this bad in all their years living there.
The council installed locked gates to stop fly tipping, but when the Oldham Times visited, the gates were found unlocked and open. Residents have keys to access the alleyway, but the pictures show rubbish piled up beyond the gates, including wooden pallets and unidentifiable items in black bags.
Councillor Elaine Taylor, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, condemned the dumping as 'completely unacceptable' and illegal. She said everyone has a duty to dispose of waste properly and that the council won't tolerate people ignoring this responsibility.
The council is relaunching its 'Don't Trash Oldham' campaign with a new 'Clean Alleyway of the Month' initiative to highlight residents doing good work. They're visiting the area to remind people how to report fly tipping and urge anyone with information to come forward through their website.
At a Glance
| What | Fly tipping discovered in Clarksfield alleyway with furniture, litter, and general waste |
|---|---|
| Who | Anonymous resident, Cllr Elaine Taylor, Oldham Council |
| Where | Clarksfield, Oldham-specific alleyway behind residential properties |
| When | March 4, 2026-reported on social media |
| Why it matters | Reduced quality of life and increased pressure on public services in residential area |
| What's next | Council visiting area to promote reporting and relaunching anti-fly tipping campaign |
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