"It's a real eyesore. Some people just use it as a dumping ground, there's plastic bottles and chip papers everywhere. I've seen rats down there.
"It's been drawn to the council's attention, It needs somebody high up to go down there and see whether they are doing their job properly."
Hours after the Solihull News contacted the council, the mess was swiftly cleared up.
The council's environment manager, Alan Brown, said: "We will keep an eye on the site, and if necessary, clean it more frequently. "If anyone wants to report littering or fly-tipping, call 0121 704 8000 or fill in the form at www.solihull.gov.uk."