An image shared on social media shows that large amounts of waste, which included old clothes, plastic bags, plastic boxes and wooden beams, to name just a few was dumped in Hedgerley near Beaconsfield.
The shocking incident took place on land belonging to a housing company in which horses are free to roam.
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It is not known if the animals have been injured as a result of the fly-tipping.
The council said: “The issue was reported to us on February 17, and we attended on February 19.
“It is in the Hedgerley area, and the land belongs to a housing company.”
They also explained that the RSPCA has been contacted, and as the waste is on private property, it will be down to the responsibility of the owner to discard the items.
Following the incident, an investigation has been launched in which evidence has been ‘secured’.
Nearly 4,000 people have seen the council’s social media post about the incident, which has led to many people expressing their concerns about fly-tipping and litter in the country.
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Waste and rubbish appearing on the UK’s streets has significantly increased since the start of the decade, with Buckinghamshire Council launching the ‘For Bucks Sake’ campaign in July 2024.
The scheme saw them increase littering fines from £250 to £500 if anyone is caught committing the crime.
This can also increase depending on the severity of the incident.
One person said: “This is disgusting.
“Those poor horses.
“Shameful people.”
This social media user added: “What a horrendous situation, do so hope the perpetrators are found and severely punished.”
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This person said: “What sort of person can think this is ok?
“You’d hope there’s a name and address somewhere in that lot.”
Councils in England spend around £1 billion a year dealing with littering and fly‑tipping, according to the Local Government Association.
The figure reflects the huge pressure illegal dumping places on local authorities, who must clear waste, investigate offenders and keep public spaces safe and clean.
Government data shows more than 1.15 million fly‑tipping incidents were recorded between April 2023 and March 2024, with household waste making up the majority. The scale of the problem means councils are forced to divert significant funds away from other frontline services.
Fly‑tipping is also part of a wider pattern of waste crime that costs the national economy around £1 billion each year, underlining how persistent and costly the issue has become for communities across England.