Council bosses have issued advice after staff removed a huge flytip.

The rubbish has been cleared from the Rookyards, in Vange, Basildon, after nearby residents reported the pile of waste.

A spokesman from Basildon Council urged homeowners to check for a waste carriers license if anyone asks to dispose of waste.

The council say they are now investigating in preparation for enforcement on those responsible.

The spokesman said: "This was dumped in Rookyards, Vange and reported to us.

"Our enforcement team is investigating ahead of further action on those responsible. The flytip has now been cleared.

"If anyone offers to dispose of waste for you always check they have a waste carriers licence here https://bit.ly/2WGsxio