The discovery of 15 refrigerators found fly-tipped in a Suffolk forest has enraged an anti-litter campaigner.
Jason Alexander, from Ipswich, was made aware of the dumped fridges near Newbourne Springs in Woodbridge via a post on the NextDoor app.
He said: "I wasn’t sure if I would be able to find it, but it’s impossible to miss it as you walk along that path.
"Finding these dumped fridges in such a beautiful woodland breaks my heart and makes my blood boil!
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"I just don’t understand the mentality. The individuals that do this have no respect for others or the planet.
"It’s just about making a quick buck, and to hell with what’s right and wrong.
"Many will try to blame the council for charging to dispose of appliances like these, but there is a cost to recycling and disposal, and it’s got to be covered in some way."
Mr Alexander, the founder of Rubbish Walks, added: "If you’re paying someone to take away any rubbish, always check to make sure they have a Waste Carrier License."
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An East Suffolk Council spokesman said after the discovery of the fridges: “Fly-tipping is a selfish, destructive and criminal act. We would urge anyone who sees anything suspicious, or has any information concerning fly-tipping, to please report it by using our online reporting tool.
“We would also remind residents to exercise caution when using a private waste removal company and to check that they are a licensed carrier.
“You can dispose of bulky household items free of charge at a household waste recycling centre. We also offer a collection and disposal service for bulky items.”
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