PARTS of a sofa, a cupboard and what appears to be a box of french-fries have been dumped near a Bovey Tracey nature reserve.

This incident of fly-tipping at the Bradley Ponds nature reserve was discovered on Wednesday, February 12.

The incident of fly-tipping near Bradley Ponds nature reserve was discovered on February 12
The incident of fly-tipping near Bradley Ponds nature reserve was discovered on February 12 (What's on Bovey Tracey )

It comes less than a week after building materials were dumped near Ashburton and around a month after a country lane near Bishopsteignton was blocked by dumped debris.

A criminal offence, fly-tippers can be fined up to £50,000 in Magistrates’ Courts and face unlimited fines in higher courts, as well as community punishment orders or prison sentences of up to five years.

Teignbridge District Council said: ‘Any incidents of fly-tipping should be reported to us using our online reporting form - Report fly tipping - Teignbridge District Council.

‘We would suggest using the What3Words app to provide the exact locations of the fly-tipping.’

‘We would also like to remind people that if you have waste to dispose, please ensure you are employing someone who is a registered waste carrier.

‘A full list of register of Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers can be found on the Environment Agency website - Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers.’