Traders complain of 'embarrassing' dumped rubbish (opens original article in a new tab)

Traders at an industrial estate in Bootle say 'fly-tipping' and misuse of the site are harming business, with calls for council action to install barriers and improve enforcement.

• Traders at Orrell Mount Industrial Estate in Bootle report ongoing 'fly-tipping' and misuse of the site as a dumping ground and public toilet
• Business owners claim the rubbish affects customer visits and business growth, with some spending money on cleaning efforts
• Sefton Council investigates fly-tipping cases and issues fines or takes offenders to court, but traders call for physical barriers to prevent access