THIS is the moment a serial fly-tipper is caught on CCTV dumping a bath, freezer and carpets in the middle of the day.

John Sheridan, 42, was caught turning his hometown into his ”own personal dumping ground” after multiple fly-tipping reports in .

Fly-tipper caught on dashcam repeatedly turning his home town into 'dumping ground'Sheridan was caught shamelessly fly-tipping around Gloucester Credit: SWNS Fly-tipper caught on dashcam repeatedly turning his home town into 'dumping ground'He received a 30-week jail sentence suspended for 2 years Credit: SWNS

Footage captured Sheridan reversing into a car park before dumping a number of large items and driving off.

A collection of dashcam videos also show the man pulling over to litter the pavement with large slabs of material.

Residents provided the dashcam footage and mobile phone videos of the crook dumping his waste to help build a case against him.

Photographs captured by concerned locals show sites left behind by Sheridan, piled high with rubbish.

Fly-tipper caught on dashcam repeatedly turning his home town into 'dumping ground'One of the worst sites revealed a never ending driveway of litter and rubbish Credit: SWNS Fly-tipper caught on dashcam repeatedly turning his home town into 'dumping ground'Locals collected footage of Sheridan’s van to help bring him to justice Credit: SWNS

This evidence, alongside CCTV footage gathered by the council, enabled officers to identify Sheridan and bring him before the .

Sheridan, of London, received a 30-week jail sentence suspended for two years.

In addition to the suspended sentence, Sheridan was ordered to complete up to 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

He was also ordered to pay £1,000 costs and a victim surcharge of £187.

Fly-tipped rubbish, including a refrigerator, black bags, and construction debris, piled on the ground by a wooded area.Pictures reveal piles of waste, including a fridge freezer Credit: Gloucester City Council / SWNS Fly-tipper caught on dashcam repeatedly turning his home town into 'dumping ground'Dashcam footage and mobile phone videos submitted by members of the public played a key role in the investigation. Credit: SWNS

The van used to carry out the offences has since been seized and destroyed.

Councillor Jeremy Hilton said: “This case highlights the vital role residents can play in tackling environmental .

”Information provided by members of the public, alongside council CCTV footage and investigative work, was instrumental in securing these convictions.

“Fly-tipping is a serious offence that has a direct impact on our communities.

”It harms the environment, undermines pride in our neighbourhoods and costs taxpayers thousands of pounds each year to clear up.

“We will not hesitate to take enforcement action against anyone who chooses to dispose of waste illegally.

“This prosecution sends a clear message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated in Gloucester.”