A huge mound of everything from wood to mattresses and metal desks has appeared on a football field.
A concerned resident contacted the T&A to express her fears that what she claims was a community bonfire initiative had turned into a mass fly-tipping expedition.
A local ward councillor says it is "extremely disappointing" to hear that an event organised by members of the community has been "undermined by the irresponsible actions of individuals" who have chosen to dump household rubbish at the site.
What can be seen?
When we visited the site just off Beech Grove in Undercliffe this morning, it appeared as though a major clean-up operation was already underway.
The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she was appalled to see residents dumping potentially hazardous materials at the site.
She suggested it was a "community initiative gone wrong."
She said: "Who in the right mind thinks they can put metal on a bonfire?"
What a local councillor had to say
Bowling and Barkerend ward Councillor Rizwana Jamil said: "It is extremely disappointing to hear that an event organised by members of the community, bringing local residents together and providing an opportunity for families to enjoy a local celebration has been undermined by the irresponsible actions of individuals who have chosen to dump household rubbish at the site.
"Fly-tipping is unacceptable under any circumstances and in this instance, it poses potential health and safety risks, whilst placing an additional burden on local residents and council services.
"Community events rely on the goodwill hard work and commitment of volunteers. It is unfair that their efforts should be undermined by the thoughtless and illegal actions of others.
"Our community deserves better. We should be supporting and celebrating the efforts of local volunteers not leaving then to deal with consequences of fly tipping. We should welcome local initiatives like this in an area which has always been blighted by anti-social behaviour around Bonfire Night.
"By way of history, this area has always had a big problem with anti-social behaviour with police and fire resources always having to be deployed.
"The local volunteers and community have therefore decided to organise a community event to try and minimise this disruption."
Bradford Council has been contacted for a comment.
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