Calls have been made to make Norwich's recycling centres more accessible to those without access to cars or vans in a bid to tackle fly-tipping.
Norwich North Recycling Centre opened in September 2021 off the NDR near Horsham St Faith to replace the Mile Cross centre.
Norwich South Recycling Centre is also outside of city limits, off the A47 next to the Harford Park and Ride site.
Former city councillor Simeon Jackson fears that places to dispose of waste being out of the city, combined with the expense of paying to remove bulky items, is encouraging fly-tipping.
The 37-year-old, who lives in Mousehold Street, is calling for more practical waste disposal solutions for those without a car.
"Now that the recycling centres are outside the city, it is not practical for people who don't own a car, like me, to access recycling facilities for bulky items," he said.
2021 Census data shows that a third of Norwich households do not have a car or van.
In some areas of the city centre, the figure is more than 70%.
He added: "We need a low-cost way of recycling waste so that people aren't tempted to fly-tip.
"Fly-tipping makes me feel disappointed, but I am much angrier with the authorities who have let it happen.
"They do not provide the means for the waste to be disposed of in a more responsible manner."
In 2022, only one fly-tipping fine was issued by Norwich City Council.
Both the city council and Norfolk County Council have been contacted for comment.
Before the closure of Mile Cross recycling centre, Mr Jackson had borrowed a cargo bike to dispose of his waste.
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After sitting in a queue of idling cars, he has also called for incentives for those using more environmentally friendly means of transport.
Liam Calvert, a local Green Party activist, said: "It's expensive to tip large items if you don't have a car as you'd have to hire a vehicle or pay for collection.
"Getting to recycling centres without a car is hardly inviting as they're a long way from the city centre.
"What we need are free collections of large items - maybe based on the idea that you don't pay if you don't have a car."
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