We all appreciate the sense and simplicity of a clean and tidy neighbourhood. But what happens when this tranquil scene is torn to shreds by mounds of unsightly rubbish discarded carelessly on the side of the road?

Well, it certainly can ruffle a fair few feathers, sparking bitter disputes and dividing communities, just like it's done in the coastal city of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

Photos of a street in Cardiff, in the Hunter region, piled high with rubbish, were posted online with the caption 'this is Australia', igniting a word war between locals.

Unwanted items, including mattresses, drawers, boxes, whitegoods and bedding, could be seen strewn all over the kerb.

Photos of a rubbish-filled street in Cardiff sparked debate among the community. Credit: Facebook

'Making our beautiful country look like slums, who pays for the compensation when someone gets hurt?' questioned one local, highlighting a valid concern.

Other social media users agree that the mentioned street is ‘gross’ and ‘disgusting’, with one writing, ‘Every time I have driven past there, it has a bunch of rubbish out the front on the path.’

However, other residents disputed these claims. 'I drive past here every day, and it’s only like this for bulk waste,' one woman wrote. 'And with the amount of units there, of course, there will be a large amount.'

The debate then shifted to whether or not the tenants were the ones to blame for the 'foul' state of the rubbish.

Some argued that the street is always filled with mess anyway, while others said that people start off by neatly placing their bulk waste items on the street for Council collection, but then scavengers come and make a mess out of them.

Residents claimed that the rubbish on the street is caused by scavengers who go through the rubbish. Credit: Facebook

‘Most people put out a neat pile, then you get the scavengers who root through it and leave a mess,’ someone explained.

This was echoed by one local woman, who revealed that after she 'very neatly' left bulk waste items in front of her home for Council collection, multiple people 'ripped open bags, tipped things everywhere and made a complete mess out of it’.

'It’s the people going through the stuff at fault rather than those who leave rubbish on the kerb for Council clean-up,' she argued.

Some pointed out that Lake Macquarie Council should be doing more in terms of conducting bulk waste collections and giving residents designated dates on which rubbish items may be placed out for collection. The Council’s website does reveal a series of pick-up dates in the area.

Speaking to a news source, a spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council confirmed that there is a bulk waste collection happening this week in the suburb.

'This will be the final bulk waste collection for Cardiff before the council transitions to a new bookable service in 2024,' the spokesperson said. 'One of the key reasons is to improve the visual appearance of our city.'

This isn’t the first time an issue like this has occurred. Earlier this year, a woman in Sydney named Sapir Midroni cleaning her home was left with more rubbish than she bargained for after strangers dumped their own rubbish in her Council collection pile.

Midroni stated that she neatly arranged her items on the street, but the council had failed to arrive and collect them on schedule. The next day, she discovered that more rubbish had been added to her pile, some blocking the entrance to her home.

Key Takeaways

• Piles of rubbish beside a street in Cardiff, New South Wales, have sparked a bitter dispute among neighbours over cleanliness and council bulk waste collections.
  
• The mess, which includes household items like a mattress and drawers, has been described by locals as making Australia look like a 'slum'.
  
• Some locals blame the mess on scavengers who root through neatly piled rubbish and leave a mess, while others claim the particular street always has rubbish on it.
  
• A spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council has confirmed a bulk waste collection is currently happening in the area and that this would be the final collection before the council transitions to a bookable service in 2024.
  

Members, who do you think is the ‘real culprit’ behind this mess? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Veggiepatch]

My brother in law used to do the same, so gross. I pick up after my dogs when we go walking.
Many, many years ago, my husband and I bought our first home, in the country, which was unfenced. We promptly had it fenced and one morning this chap came through our front gate, his dog crapped on our front lawn and then he went out our back gate and on his way across the vacant land.
The next morning I barrelled him about it, his answer was that he had been walking his dog thru this way for years and he saw no need for us to have fenced the property!!!!!
Next morning my husband took his three greyhounds for a walk in this guy's front yard, where the 3 of them left him a clearer message, he never came back again.

I like your husband's style!

 

[Suzanne rose]

My brother in law used to do the same, so gross. I pick up after my dogs when we go walking.
Many, many years ago, my husband and I bought our first home, in the country, which was unfenced. We promptly had it fenced and one morning this chap came through our front gate, his dog crapped on our front lawn and then he went out our back gate and on his way across the vacant land.
The next morning I barrelled him about it, his answer was that he had been walking his dog thru this way for years and he saw no need for us to have fenced the property!!!!!
Next morning my husband took his three greyhounds for a walk in this guy's front yard, where the 3 of them left him a clearer message, he never came back again.

 

[Leenie]

I moved to Bundaberg from Sydney in 2006. Bundaberg had NO tip fees, the next year this went to $5 per load, regardless of the amount.
In late 2007, Mum passed away and I threw out a Subaru Forester load of stuff at Menai waste depot at the bargain price of....$55!
No wonder people dump at the roadside.

Everything changed when Beattie went amalgamation prices have kept creeping up since. We weren’t given a choice on amalgamation.

 

[Leenie]

We had a neighbour that lived 3 houses away who would take their dog for a walk and they let the dog do its business in front of our house . After complaining to them and it still kept happening , I got a shovel , collected it and threw it on their front lawn.
They took their dog for a walk the same time every day. And it was either my house or my neighbours house the dog would do it. It's was Like the dog said quick I need to do no 2s

I had a neighbor who would shovel it in a pile beside our dividing fence and council would do nothing about it.i still have photos of it plus on the back verandah and would be told nothing to complain about. As with barking dogs same .

 

[52KID]

I had the same problem as Sapir Midroni where our kerbside waste almost doubled overnight last year.

The culprit was caught....by leaving correspondence in the bags of rubbish he left. The next door neighbour!

Veggiepatch did what Veggiepatch does and unceremoniously dumped the offending crap ALL over his front yard and porch.

Needless to say, it didn't happen again!

I don't blame you, as you are only allowed a certain amount. AND all they had to do was ask. I have one piece of rubbish to get rid of that's too big for the bin, and I've missed two chances of asking people in the area if I could add it to their pile.

 

[Joydie]

We all appreciate the sense and simplicity of a clean and tidy neighbourhood. But what happens when this tranquil scene is torn to shreds by mounds of unsightly rubbish discarded carelessly on the side of the road?

Well, it certainly can ruffle a fair few feathers, sparking bitter disputes and dividing communities, just like it's done in the coastal city of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

Photos of a street in Cardiff, in the Hunter region, piled high with rubbish, were posted online with the caption 'this is Australia', igniting a word war between locals.

Unwanted items, including mattresses, drawers, boxes, whitegoods and bedding, could be seen strewn all over the kerb.

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Photos of a rubbish-filled street in Cardiff sparked debate among the community. Credit: Facebook

'Making our beautiful country look like slums, who pays for the compensation when someone gets hurt?' questioned one local, highlighting a valid concern.

Other social media users agree that the mentioned street is ‘gross’ and ‘disgusting’, with one writing, ‘Every time I have driven past there, it has a bunch of rubbish out the front on the path.’

However, other residents disputed these claims. 'I drive past here every day, and it’s only like this for bulk waste,' one woman wrote. 'And with the amount of units there, of course, there will be a large amount.'

The debate then shifted to whether or not the tenants were the ones to blame for the 'foul' state of the rubbish.

Some argued that the street is always filled with mess anyway, while others said that people start off by neatly placing their bulk waste items on the street for Council collection, but then scavengers come and make a mess out of them.

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Residents claimed that the rubbish on the street is caused by scavengers who go through the rubbish. Credit: Facebook

‘Most people put out a neat pile, then you get the scavengers who root through it and leave a mess,’ someone explained.

This was echoed by one local woman, who revealed that after she 'very neatly' left bulk waste items in front of her home for Council collection, multiple people 'ripped open bags, tipped things everywhere and made a complete mess out of it’.

'It’s the people going through the stuff at fault rather than those who leave rubbish on the kerb for Council clean-up,' she argued.

Some pointed out that Lake Macquarie Council should be doing more in terms of conducting bulk waste collections and giving residents designated dates on which rubbish items may be placed out for collection. The Council’s website does reveal a series of pick-up dates in the area.

Speaking to a news source, a spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council confirmed that there is a bulk waste collection happening this week in the suburb.

'This will be the final bulk waste collection for Cardiff before the council transitions to a new bookable service in 2024,' the spokesperson said. 'One of the key reasons is to improve the visual appearance of our city.'

This isn’t the first time an issue like this has occurred. Earlier this year, a woman in Sydney named Sapir Midroni cleaning her home was left with more rubbish than she bargained for after strangers dumped their own rubbish in her Council collection pile.

Midroni stated that she neatly arranged her items on the street, but the council had failed to arrive and collect them on schedule. The next day, she discovered that more rubbish had been added to her pile, some blocking the entrance to her home.

Key Takeaways

• Piles of rubbish beside a street in Cardiff, New South Wales, have sparked a bitter dispute among neighbours over cleanliness and council bulk waste collections.
• The mess, which includes household items like a mattress and drawers, has been described by locals as making Australia look like a 'slum'.
• Some locals blame the mess on scavengers who root through neatly piled rubbish and leave a mess, while others claim the particular street always has rubbish on it.
• A spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council has confirmed a bulk waste collection is currently happening in the area and that this would be the final collection before the council transitions to a bookable service in 2024.

Members, who do you think is the ‘real culprit’ behind this mess? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Joydie]

I live in the Lake Macquarie council area in a suburb next to Cardiff and I'd like to inform the group that this is only for short time twice a year.

It's all very well to say you shouldn't put your items out until the night before collection. Lake Macquarie Council gives you a date and it can take anything up to two weeks for the council to collect the rubbish.

 

[Shane/#]

We all appreciate the sense and simplicity of a clean and tidy neighbourhood. But what happens when this tranquil scene is torn to shreds by mounds of unsightly rubbish discarded carelessly on the side of the road?

Well, it certainly can ruffle a fair few feathers, sparking bitter disputes and dividing communities, just like it's done in the coastal city of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

Photos of a street in Cardiff, in the Hunter region, piled high with rubbish, were posted online with the caption 'this is Australia', igniting a word war between locals.

Unwanted items, including mattresses, drawers, boxes, whitegoods and bedding, could be seen strewn all over the kerb.

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Photos of a rubbish-filled street in Cardiff sparked debate among the community. Credit: Facebook

'Making our beautiful country look like slums, who pays for the compensation when someone gets hurt?' questioned one local, highlighting a valid concern.

Other social media users agree that the mentioned street is ‘gross’ and ‘disgusting’, with one writing, ‘Every time I have driven past there, it has a bunch of rubbish out the front on the path.’

However, other residents disputed these claims. 'I drive past here every day, and it’s only like this for bulk waste,' one woman wrote. 'And with the amount of units there, of course, there will be a large amount.'

The debate then shifted to whether or not the tenants were the ones to blame for the 'foul' state of the rubbish.

Some argued that the street is always filled with mess anyway, while others said that people start off by neatly placing their bulk waste items on the street for Council collection, but then scavengers come and make a mess out of them.

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Residents claimed that the rubbish on the street is caused by scavengers who go through the rubbish. Credit: Facebook

‘Most people put out a neat pile, then you get the scavengers who root through it and leave a mess,’ someone explained.

This was echoed by one local woman, who revealed that after she 'very neatly' left bulk waste items in front of her home for Council collection, multiple people 'ripped open bags, tipped things everywhere and made a complete mess out of it’.

'It’s the people going through the stuff at fault rather than those who leave rubbish on the kerb for Council clean-up,' she argued.

Some pointed out that Lake Macquarie Council should be doing more in terms of conducting bulk waste collections and giving residents designated dates on which rubbish items may be placed out for collection. The Council’s website does reveal a series of pick-up dates in the area.

Speaking to a news source, a spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council confirmed that there is a bulk waste collection happening this week in the suburb.

'This will be the final bulk waste collection for Cardiff before the council transitions to a new bookable service in 2024,' the spokesperson said. 'One of the key reasons is to improve the visual appearance of our city.'

This isn’t the first time an issue like this has occurred. Earlier this year, a woman in Sydney named Sapir Midroni cleaning her home was left with more rubbish than she bargained for after strangers dumped their own rubbish in her Council collection pile.

Midroni stated that she neatly arranged her items on the street, but the council had failed to arrive and collect them on schedule. The next day, she discovered that more rubbish had been added to her pile, some blocking the entrance to her home.

Key Takeaways

• Piles of rubbish beside a street in Cardiff, New South Wales, have sparked a bitter dispute among neighbours over cleanliness and council bulk waste collections.
• The mess, which includes household items like a mattress and drawers, has been described by locals as making Australia look like a 'slum'.
• Some locals blame the mess on scavengers who root through neatly piled rubbish and leave a mess, while others claim the particular street always has rubbish on it.
• A spokesperson for Lake Macquarie Council has confirmed a bulk waste collection is currently happening in the area and that this would be the final collection before the council transitions to a bookable service in 2024.

Members, who do you think is the ‘real culprit’ behind this mess? Let us know in the comments below!

Bogan Street well can't say no more

 

[Veggiepatch]

Bogan Street well can't say no more

They didn't name the street.

 

[Joydie]

Bogan Street well can't say no more

Nice to know that judgemental people are still spreading their joy and positivity far and wide. What makes the street 'bogan' in your opinion? Perhaps you never have rubbish to dispose of, so this puts you in a position to criticise everyone who does.

Speaking of bogans, I could write a few words on correct grammar, but I won't.

 

[Luckyus]

Wish all councils were like that ours stopped the yearly free pick up years ago and charge you like a scrub bull when you take rubbish to the tip .

Same where I live, we used to get four tickets to the rubbish tip. Now nothing? your lucky if you get a street sweeping machine. Councils just another useless tier of government much like this current mob are wanting with this extremely devise referendumb.

 

[raynerc]

I had this same problem in Sydney and was going to be given a fine from my local council, when I informed them that I had left everything neat and tidy they suggested that next time I take a photo of how I had placed everything as proof that it was left correctly

 

[Suzanne rose]

Bogan Street well can't say no more

Where did you see Bogan St?

 

[Judy HB]

We had a neighbour that lived 3 houses away who would take their dog for a walk and they let the dog do its business in front of our house . After complaining to them and it still kept happening , I got a shovel , collected it and threw it on their front lawn.
They took their dog for a walk the same time every day. And it was either my house or my neighbours house the dog would do it. It's was Like the dog said quick I need to do no 2s

Did it stop once you threw it on their front lawn?

 

[angela1234]

Curb side collection is an essential service for people who have no access to large rubbish removal. Second hand dealers, machine repair people, scrap metal collectors and well locals who just see something they need go through the throw outs and recycle 80% for spare parts and then the council collects the rubbish left. It all takes one week per suburb. Please don’t whine about the mess if you don’t understand because you have just moved here. Local knowledge rules!

 

[Ezzy]

Regularly see items out for a kerbside pickup in our W.A. Council neatly piled up & the scavengers do as stated, spread this. Rubbish l'd left out once included items l wanted to keep dry in case of rain & someone may want these. The person who took these unwrapped them & threw the plastic on the ground to blow away.

Taking these to a tip can be costly if you don't have a trailer or ute, can't borrow one & have to hire this.

Even items put out a day before the scheduled start date announced by a council can still be there after the start date because council have underestimated the amount of stuff to be picked up & are running very late in your area.

Mattresses are normally picked up separately to other pieces in our Council. On at least one occassion l've completely pulled a mattress apart, kept what l wanted & binned the rest. (I enjoy pulling anything broken apart to see how it ticked).

 

[Cyberchook]

If you want to pass on old used or dated ( must be wearable) clothing you do not know what happens if you put it in a charity bin, and other soft goods ( bedding, curtains etc) this service is fantastic free and efficient. I have used them a couple of times. https://clothingcleanup.com.au/acceptables

 

[Leenie]

If you want to pass on old used or dated ( must be wearable) clothing you do not know what happens if you put it in a charity bin, and other soft goods ( bedding, curtains etc) this service is fantastic free and efficient. I have used them a couple of times. https://clothingcleanup.com.au/acceptables

I have just bought a new F&P10 litre washing machine ,and hopefully will get back$550 curtsy of qld gov smart savers if lucky. Cost&1075. I plan on donating my perfectly working F&P 71/2 litre machine to the women’s refuge when the new one arrives whenever that will be? As I have been told they don’t know when as they haven’t been able to get stock.

 

[katdragon2010]

People complain about our council, but I find them to be quite good. We get six tip passes when we pay our rates. There are two green waste collections per year and also two collections of household items like fridges etc. Having read some of the the comments here. I think we are fairly well off.

 

[Leenie]

People complain about our council, but I find them to be quite good. We get six tip passes when we pay our rates. There are two green waste collections per year and also two collections of household items like fridges etc. Having read some of the the comments here. I think we are fairly well off.

You are very lucky to have a council like that.