Rubbish dumpers left a Dalmellington lane having to be cleared after tipping out piles of old junk.

The lane opposite the Co-operative store on High Main Street was strewn with rubbish of all sorts, including what looked like some old furniture, bin bags and cardboard boxes.

Cumnock Chronicle: The rubbish loaded into the van. (Image: Cllr Drew Filson)The rubbish loaded into the van. (Image: Cllr Drew Filson) (Image: Cllr Drew Filson)

Local councillor, Drew Filson, was one of the team to help clear the rubbish, piling it into the back of a van.

It was work that was very much appreciated by the Dalmellington natives.

Cumnock Chronicle: Once the rubbish was cleared (Image: Cllr Drew Filson)Once the rubbish was cleared (Image: Cllr Drew Filson) (Image: Cllr Drew Filson)

One person said: "Thank you so much, Drew Filson. [The rubbish] was an absolute eyesore every time I walked out the front door."

Another, whose business is close by, added: "[I'm] so chuffed now. [It] was really embarrassing having people come to the studio having to see that."