Harrow Council is warning residents about a scam telling them it no longer collects waste including eggshells, cat litter, used tissues and mouldy food.

The false advice leaflet has been posted through doors in the south of the borough and threatens anyone who fails to comply with a fine.

Labour councillor for Roxbourne Graham Henson said: “We urge everyone to ignore this leaflet and throw it away.

“Our waste collection services are unchanged, with collections for food, recycling and general waste, plus the subscription garden waste service.

“This leaflet is being circulated by some nasty individual who wants to make people suffer and make Harrow dirtier, all for their own amusement.

“We would be very interested to know who this is and speak with them so if you see someone circulating this leaflet please do contact the council and let me know about it.”

The leaflet is green and has several spelling mistakes, but does not mention Harrow or carry the Harrow Council logo or colours.