The Far North District Council plans to start cleaning up a massive illegal dump site on Ruapekapeka Rd before Christmas.
The illegal dump site, in native bush about 8km from Kawakawa, was reported to the council last week after being discovered by Haruru Falls man Bruce Gordon.
Mr Gordon, who has cleaned up illegal dumping sites around Paihia, said the volume of rubbish was "easily" 100 cubic metres.
One large load of domestic waste, including tin cans, kitchen scraps and used nappies in black bin bags, appears to have been dumped from a truck. Other items include armchairs, large TVs, a fridge, mattresses, a car, toys, glass and even children's school projects.
"It's disgusting, look at it. It's in a pristine bit of bush on a tourist road," Mr Gordon said.