Numerous residents in Chalfont St Peter were left outraged after a large amount of waste was dumped in the woods.

On October 16, a pedestrian noticed a huge pile of trash in the ‘woods behind the memorial gardens’, consisting of bin bags, wooden pillars, mental tubes, numerous plastic containers, and even two pushchairs.

The rubble contained two large display menus belonging to Flames & Fries – an independent takeaway shop in Gerrards Cross.

A spokesperson from the establishment told the Free Press that they were ‘aware’ of the dumping, but said that they were not the ones responsible for tipping it in the woodland.

Items belonging to Flames and Fries in Gerrards Cross were foundItems belonging to Flames and Fries in Gerrards Cross were found (Image: Grafne Milligun)

They also said that ‘they sorted it out’ and that ‘there was nothing to worry about’.

Images of the scene were shared on social media, with many slamming those who were responsible – something which is still being investigated. 

Thomas Broom, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment said: “We can confirm that this fly-tipping incident was reported via Fix My Street.

“When the council officer went to investigate, the waste was in the process of being cleared by four individuals, including staff from the restaurant. 

“Investigations into the waste carrier’s actions are ongoing.”

In July, the council launched a new campaign to try and deter those from littering in the county, by increasing the fine if anyone is caught deliberately throwing trash on the streets.

Named ‘For Bucks’ Sake’, individuals who have been found guilty will be fined £500 for their actions.

An investigation is still ongoing despite the mess being clearedAn investigation is still ongoing despite the mess being cleared (Image: Grafne Milligun)

If this is not paid within 28 days, the penalty will increase to £1,000.

Speaking at the launch of the scheme three months ago, Cllr Broom said: “For too long, littering has been seen as a low-impact misdemeanour, when in fact, it is a huge blight on our community.

“Buckinghamshire is not unique in having problems with litter, but we are one of the first councils choosing to tackle the issue head-on with this hard-hitting, zero-tolerance approach.

“We want to send a message out loud and clear, we will not tolerate littering in Buckinghamshire.

“If you are caught, you will face a hefty penalty so take your rubbish home or dispose of it properly in a bin.”

It costs Buckinghamshire tax-payers an estimated £3.5m to clean and dispose of littered waste on a yearly basis.