Identifying a fly-tipper left a Good Samaritan £50 up.
An informant was so tired of seeing a woodland used as a dumping ground, that the do-gooder decided to do something about it.
It was simply the last straw when a man was seen emptying bags of green waste onto Claygate Common in March.
After providing evidence to Elmbridge Council’s enforcement team, the fly-tipper was issued a formal caution and ordered to contribute to the cost of clearing up.
Councillor Glen Dearlove, portfolio holder for the environment, said: “This is a great example of a local resident taking action to help protect a local beauty spot.
“We are really pleased to reward our resident as the information provided was essential in identifying the offender.
“It sends a strong message to the antisocial minority that the whole community is working together to catch them.”
Report a fly-tip at elmbridge.gov.uk/flytipstoppers or call 01372 474 000.
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