Fly-tipping in Norwich is the worst it has ever been after it was revealed that the council receives an average of 16 reports every day.
Figures reveal that between July 2022 and July 2023 there were a total of 6,089 cases of fly-tipping reported in the city.
Norwich City Council said it will be "looking at reviewing its approach to enforcement" of the litter louts committing the crime.
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The shocking rise in fly-tipping has prompted the city's Green Party to demand answers about how the £100,000 Love Norwich fund, meant to tackle the issue, has been spent.
Alex Catt, deputy leader of the Green group at the city council, believes the council has failed to deliver its commitments, saying: "We all want to be able to take pride in our city.
"Many people were hopeful that the £100,000 the council, committed to tackling fly-tipping, would result in cleaner streets and a more pleasant environment.
"Instead the cost of fly-tipping is spiralling while enforcement continues to be non-existent.
"£100,000 was announced just ahead of local elections in May, but with no visible results, we need transparency and accountability on how that money has been spent."
Recently research comparing areas across the East of England, found that the city had the third highest rate of fly-tipping incidents, only beaten by Peterborough and Stevenage.
The number of fines handed out this year for fly-tipping is only two leading to questions around the council's enforcement policy.
Despite the criticism, the city council say it's looking to "ramp up" its Love Norwich campaign.
City council leader Mike Stonard said: "Over the autumn, the council is looking to ramp up the Love Norwich campaign city-wide to make a real positive impact on streets across the city.
"We're working through the details of the programme at the moment and we will look to learn from experience to benefit the entire city.
"All reports of fly-tipping are responded to and where sufficient evidence is available we will pursue those committing the offence.
"However, as part of the campaign we're looking at reviewing our approach to enforcement, learning from the best practice nationally and rolling out CCTV coverage, where appropriate.
"This is likely to result in an increased level of enforcement activity over the autumn and winter."
Earlier this month Liam Dennis, who lives in Heartsease, took matters into his own hands and called upon his neighbours to stop the area becoming a dumping ground.
Ash Haynes, Green Party shadow cabinet member for housing and safer communities, added: "We've pushed for action on fly-tipping, leading the calls for CCTV to be installed in fly-tipping hotspots and fines for culprits of environmental crime.
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"To help reduce fly-tipping, Norwich should have free collections for bulky waste and communal skips where people can dispose of waste easily and responsibly."
The council stated it's also looking at "enclosed bin stores", with Mr Stonard saying: "Additionally, I'm aware that officers from the housing service are actively looking at the suitability of the type of enclosed bin stores for a number of parts of the city.
"This is an ongoing process and decisions should be made shortly about how to proceed, irrespective of where the Love Norwich campaign stands."
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