Thurrock Council's clean and green team carried out the operation after reports of a significant quantity of waste being illegally left at the site. Councillor Richard Bingley, leader of Thurrock Council, praised the response of the council team. He said: “I am incredibly proud of our Clean & Green Team for their outstanding response to such a major fly-tip. Effort - Thurrock Council's clean and green team carried out the operation (Image: Thurrock Council)He added: “Fly-tipping is a criminal offence that blights communities and places an unnecessary financial burden on public services. The council is urging residents to report fly-tipping and dispose of waste responsibly to help keep Thurrock clean and safe.