A FRENSHAM dog walker claims to have reported “eight to 10” separate incidents of fly-tipping in the exact same location in just 12 months.

The Frensham resident, who asked to remain anonymous, reported the latest incident in Summerfield Lane to Waverley Borough Council last Monday - just days after the council cleared the last pile of illegally dumped waste in the same picturesque spot.

Green waste, a Christmas tree, kitchen units, metal and fencing were among the latest items deposited - as well as packaging containing the address of a Mayfield, Rowledge resident which has been passed onto the council to investigate.

It comes after Waverley leader Julia Potts voiced “real concerns” last November that fly-tipping will increase following changes to community recycling centres (CRC) implemented from early December.

Surrey County Council’cabinet agreed last September to axe the free daily allowance of chargeable non-household waste, such as rubble, plasterboard and soil.

And further restrictions came into force this January, with opening hours cut at most CRCs and vans, trailers and pick-ups banned from all sites.

SCC said the changes would enable it “to make savings while still maintaining a comprehensive service for Surrey residents”, but borough councillors fear it will lead to more illegal dumping.

Responding to the discovery of an addressed parcel in the flytrap at Summerfield Lane, a Waverley spokesman said: “In terms of the evidence at Summerfield Lane, we cannot simply issue a fly tipping fine or seek prosecution based upon the isolated address information. Direct evidence is needed to ensure a strong enforcement response.

“The council will however make a duty of care enquiry to find out how the addressed waste was found at the site.

“As there have been a number of incidents Waverley has attended the site and is looking at options such as CCTV.”

A large pile of rubbish was also illegally dumped in Rock House Lane, Runfold last Friday (February 16) between 7.30am and 7.50am, including a letter addressed to an Aldershot man.

The person who reported the fly-tip then posted this information on Facebook and the Aldershot man came forward, alleging that he paid a Farnborough land clearance company £200 to take away the rubbish.

• A petition calling on Surrey County Council to axe its charges on residents disposing of DIY waste has also attracted more than 1,300 signatures in just over three weeks.

The petition was set up by Lib Dem county councillors after the Government, as part of a wider consultation on fly tipping, stated that “residents should be able to dispose of household DIY waste free of charge” and threatened to “clarify the law” if councils continue to charge for disposing reasonable amounts of DIY waste.

The petition can be signed online at scc.lib.dm/P82W.