the site of a historic ferry route is being neglected under piles of rubbish, it has been claimed.

Stephen Gebbie, whose flat overlooks the Yoker terminal of the Renfrew-Yoker ferry service, says huge amounts of litter, debris and driftwood is being washed on the slipway from the River Clyde.

The 50-year-old construction project manager claims Clydelink, which operates the ferry, is not clearing up the mess properly. He also says the environment and Glasgow's image is suffering.

His comment came as an investigation continued into claims that contractors used by Clydelink burned rubbish at the site and dumped waste into the water.

However, the ferry operator said it was working with Glasgow City Council and the community to keep the area clean.

Mr Gebbie and wife Rosaleen have lived in Ellerslie Path, Yoker, for six years. He said the problem had reached a crisis point and action was needed.

He said: "They started burning rubbish earlier this year and we could not believe it.

"I can understand it is not Clydelink's fault that there are all sorts of things getting washed up, but it is the firm's responsibility by default.

"It is not just about the view for us - it's not good for the environment. A lot of cyclists and dog walkers use the routes, as well as people using the ferry.

"The Renfrew side seems to be kept really well, so why can't the company do it here?"

Mr Gebbie has contacted several agencies, as well as local councillor Graeme Hendry, in an attempt to fix the issue.

The terminal is owned by SPT and Clydelink is the tenant.

Mrs Gebbie said Glasgow's image was at stake because of the lack of action.

She said: "We have foreign ships coming past on the Clyde all the time and that is what the people on them are seeing."

In a letter from Marine Scotland to SPT, it stated it was a criminal offence to dump rubbish in the water using a vehicle without a marine licence.

The penalty for breaking the law is a fine of up to £50,000.

A spokeswoman from Marine Scotland said it would investigate if any further complaints arise.

The ferry, which faced being axed before Clydelink took over the route in 2010, is timetabled to run every half hour and handles more than 100,000 passengers a year.

A spokesman from Clydelink said he was aware of an incident regarding a contractor burning rubbish in April.

He said: "We use contractors to clean the slipway.

"There was an incident we were informed about but the matter is now closed.

"We work very closely with Glasgow City Council and we have previously worked with councillors in cleaning up the area.

"We take it very seriously and if there is anything we can do to improve the local environment then we will."

Glasgow City Council has provided a rubbish skip for the site.

SPT said an investigation into Mr Gebbie's complaints was under way.

rachel.loxton@eveningtimes.co.uk