FLY-TIPPERS left a West Fife recycling point overrun with cardboard on Sunday night.

This picture shows the scene at Asda Halbeath where boxes were dumped on the ground after the bins became full.

The incident follows similar occurrences over Christmas when mountains of cardboard and other rubbish were discarded at facilities across the area, acts which senior Fife councillor Ross Vettraino described as "environmental vandalism."

Dawn Jamieson, Fife Council team manager for safer communities, said: "Unfortunately, in these challenging times, there are a growing number of reports of fly-tipping around Fife. Everyone is responsible for their own waste and must dispose of their rubbish responsibly.

"There's no excuse for fly-tipping, which is a blatant disregard of the law and of our outdoor environment. No-one wants to see rubbish dumped, and it has a direct impact on the condition of our roads, parks, wildlife and communities.

"Our recycling centres are open and we would urge people to make use of these facilities and dispose of recyclable waste responsibly. Please also check that anyone you ask to take your waste away is properly registered to do so. Businesses have a legal duty to dispose of their waste responsibly.

"Help keep Fife a great place to live, work and visit. Report fly-tipping by filling out the form at www.fife.gov.uk/flytipping and we'll take the appropriate action."