An investigation into piles of fly-tipped rubbish is underway after it was dumped on land only metres away from a recycling centre.
Environmental health officers are looking into how the waste came to be left in a field neighbouring the Norwich South Recycling Centre as well as the Brooks Green Gypsy and Traveller site at Harford Bridge.
Aerial photos depict mounds of rubbish scattered across the field, which sits next to the A47.
It includes pallets, wood, metal sheets and also electrical appliances.
A South Norfolk Council spokesman said officers have been tasked with investigating the "fly-tipping incidents on this land".
"Where there is evidence to identify the offenders, swift enforcement action will be taken by the council," the spokesman added.
"This could range from the service of fixed penalty notices through to the seizure and destruction of vehicles believed to have been used in offences to prosecution in court."
The field sits just above the A47 and to the left of the Norwich South Recycling Centre
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The spokesman said that "where a prosecution takes place" offenders risk potential jail time.
"(They are also) liable for a fine, investigation and clearance costs," the spokesman added.
"Awarded clearance costs can be reimbursed to landowners."
Council officers have previously told people not to use unregistered "white van men" to remove waste.
Sign towards the Recycling Centre in Norwich
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People and businesses who are carrying waste for customers are required to be registered with the Emergency Agency as an upper tier waste carrier.
Customers should expect a waste transfer note with a description of the waste.
The carrier's details should also be provided as well as the place of disposal.
A council spokesman said those who fail to perform such checks could be liable to fines or prosecution if the waste is fly-tipped.
Britons can check whether a waste carrier is legitimate by visiting the Environment Agency website.
However, critics previously said that Norfolk County Council's decision to introduce booking slots for recycling centres as well as closing the tips on Wednesday could lead to more fly-tipping.
Meanwhile, the travellers site nearby opened in 2009.
The site was created as a partnership with South Norfolk Council and Broadland Housing Association.
It provides eight pitches which are rented by permanently settled families.