A worker at a Dundee company has been “sacked” after allegedly using a work van to dump personal waste at a beauty spot.
Synthetic grass firm EaziLawn said it was made aware of social media reports of one of its staff members pictured dumping personal waste from the van near Crombie Country Park.
The waste, according to Angus Council, was removed following the incident and the employee dismissed with immediate effect.
The council has warned that fly-tipping is illegal and that any incidents should be reported with information on the person responsible for the dumping.
A member of the public posted the photo of the van on X, saying: “Hey there Eazilawn…come back and clear up your waste you’ve just dumped at Crombie Country park!”
The company, responding to a Facebook comment about the fly-tipping incident, said: “Yes this has been flagged up by others on social media.
“This vehicle was taken without authorisation by one of our employees last night to dump personal waste & we understand that this waste has now been 100% removed though we are checking this ourselves to be the case.
“The employee has now been dismissed with immediate effect.
“If you or any other members of the public would like further info please contact our office by phone or email.”
A spokesperson for Angus Council said it was aware of a fly-tipping incident near the park which has since been cleared.
A statement read: “We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that fly-tipping is illegal.
“If you see evidence of fly-tipping, please give us the location and a description of what has been dumped and, if possible, any information on who left the material or the registration number of the vehicle from which it was dumped.
“You can report incidents of fly tipping to us by using our online form – or by calling ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.“
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