The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, unfortunately, a significant increase in waste.

This was glaringly evident at one Coles supermarket, where locals were left disgusted and embarrassed by the sight of overflowing rubbish bins.

The incident has sparked a conversation about waste management during the holiday season and the responsibilities of businesses and consumers alike.

The images, captured by a concerned resident who wished to remain anonymous, show piles of rubbish accumulating near the popular supermarket.

Rubbish has piled up at a Coles supermarket was reported by an anonymous local. Credit: Unsplash

The sight, found at Healesville Walk Shopping Centre in Victoria, was not only unsightly but also raised concerns about hygiene and the potential attraction of pests.

'As a local, I was mortified and embarrassed,' the anonymous caller told radio station 3AW.

'It doesn't set our town as a very nice place to come to visit.'

The situation was further exacerbated by the unpleasant odours emanating from the shopping centre, allegedly due to the management's failure to account for cleaners taking time off during the holiday period.

This oversight not only affected the aesthetic and olfactory appeal of the area but also disrupted deliveries as trucks could not access loading docks for Coles and other stores.

The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many expressing their disgust at the sight of the overflowing bins.

One user noted that the bins outside the shopping centre ‘had been overflowing since Christmas’, indicating a prolonged period of neglect.

Both Healesville Walk Shopping Centre and Coles have yet to comment on the matter.

In a similar story, a Woolworths car park caught the attention of many as residents have been leaving bags of unwanted clothes outside charity bins, which were rendered unusable due to heavy rainfall.

This act can have detrimental effects, and the public response to this incident has been one of frustration and disbelief. Read more about the story here.

The Importance of Proper Waste Management During the Holiday Season

The incident at the Coles supermarket in Victoria is a stark reminder of the importance of proper waste management, especially during the holiday season.

The festive period is often associated with increased consumption, leading to a surge in waste production. This can strain waste management systems, particularly if not adequately planned for.

Businesses, especially those in the retail sector, are responsible for managing their waste effectively.

This includes ensuring that waste is disposed of properly, recycling where possible, and planning for increased waste production during peak periods such as the holiday season.

Consumers also have a role to play in managing waste. This can include reducing consumption, reusing items where possible, and disposing of waste responsibly.

By working together, businesses and consumers can help minimise waste's impact on our environment and communities.

Key Takeaways

• Disgruntled locals have exposed a waste management issue at a Coles supermarket during the Christmas period.
• The Healesville Walk Shopping Centre in Victoria was surrounded by piles of rubbish, reportedly causing embarrassment to residents.
• A local described terrible odours and disrupted deliveries due to overflowing bins and a lack of cleaners during the afternoons.
• Both the shopping centre and Coles have yet to comment on the matter as people voiced their concerns on social media.

Have you noticed an increase in waste in your local area during the holiday season? What steps do you think businesses and consumers can take to manage waste more effectively moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[waynegjones]

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, unfortunately, a significant increase in waste.

This was glaringly evident at one Coles supermarket, where locals were left disgusted and embarrassed by the sight of overflowing rubbish bins.

The incident has sparked a conversation about waste management during the holiday season and the responsibilities of businesses and consumers alike.

The images, captured by a concerned resident who wished to remain anonymous, show piles of rubbish accumulating near the popular supermarket.

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Rubbish has piled up at a Coles supermarket was reported by an anonymous local. Credit: Unsplash

The sight, found at Healesville Walk Shopping Centre in Victoria, was not only unsightly but also raised concerns about hygiene and the potential attraction of pests.

'As a local, I was mortified and embarrassed,' the anonymous caller told radio station 3AW.

'It doesn't set our town as a very nice place to come to visit.'

The situation was further exacerbated by the unpleasant odours emanating from the shopping centre, allegedly due to the management's failure to account for cleaners taking time off during the holiday period.

This oversight not only affected the aesthetic and olfactory appeal of the area but also disrupted deliveries as trucks could not access loading docks for Coles and other stores.

The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many expressing their disgust at the sight of the overflowing bins.

One user noted that the bins outside the shopping centre ‘had been overflowing since Christmas’, indicating a prolonged period of neglect.

Both Healesville Walk Shopping Centre and Coles have yet to comment on the matter.

In a similar story, a Woolworths car park caught the attention of many as residents have been leaving bags of unwanted clothes outside charity bins, which were rendered unusable due to heavy rainfall.

This act can have detrimental effects, and the public response to this incident has been one of frustration and disbelief. Read more about the story here.

The Importance of Proper Waste Management During the Holiday Season

The incident at the Coles supermarket in Victoria is a stark reminder of the importance of proper waste management, especially during the holiday season.

The festive period is often associated with increased consumption, leading to a surge in waste production. This can strain waste management systems, particularly if not adequately planned for.

Businesses, especially those in the retail sector, are responsible for managing their waste effectively.

This includes ensuring that waste is disposed of properly, recycling where possible, and planning for increased waste production during peak periods such as the holiday season.

Consumers also have a role to play in managing waste. This can include reducing consumption, reusing items where possible, and disposing of waste responsibly.

By working together, businesses and consumers can help minimise waste's impact on our environment and communities.

Key Takeaways

• Disgruntled locals have exposed a waste management issue at a Coles supermarket during the Christmas period.
• The Healesville Walk Shopping Centre in Victoria was surrounded by piles of rubbish, reportedly causing embarrassment to residents.
• A local described terrible odours and disrupted deliveries due to overflowing bins and a lack of cleaners during the afternoons.
• Both the shopping centre and Coles have yet to comment on the matter as people voiced their concerns on social media.

Have you noticed an increase in waste in your local area during the holiday season? What steps do you think businesses and consumers can take to manage waste more effectively moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[waynegjones]

Question has to be asked, is it Coles rubbish or from the local shops or from other parties dumping their rubbish. Again, where is the council on this matter. Our bins in the local park are always over flowing, due to one pick up a week and people dumping rubbish. If they can't fit it in the bin, they leave it beside the bins and the birds have fun pulling it part. We have 3 McDonald stores in a approx. 5km radius and you can imagine the amount of straws, plastic containers, waste drink containers and napkins that are dropped all over the park with McDonald logo on them and nothing is done by the council. Nearly all the parks have 1 or 2 bins, all in the centre of the park, not at the gates or the entrance, so it is dumped everywhere. People also drive in, park and dump their rubbish in the carpark. it's a joke.

 

[David567]

Question has to asked, is it Coles rubbish or from the local shops or from other parties dumping there rubbish. Again, where is the council on this matter. Our bins in the local park are always over flowing, due to one pick up a week and people dumping rubbish. If they can't fit it the bin, they leave it beside the bins and the birds have fun pulling it part. We have 3 McDonald stores in a approx. 5km radius and you can imagine the amount of straws, plastic containers, waste drink containers and napkins that are dropped with McDonald logo on them and nothing is done by the council. Near all the parks have 1 or 2 bins, all in the centre of the park, not at the gates or entrance, so it is dumped every. People also drive in park and dump in the carpark. it a joke.

 

[Catherines]

Some spelling & grammar checks would be appreciated and wonderful on this site!

‘There’ instead of ‘their’, ‘too’ instead of ‘to’ and ever so much more, including the use (or rather the lack thereof) of punctuation so we can make sense of posts, etc. All computers have ‘spell checking’ functions; it is the people not reading their posts before posting that is making it frustrating for others to read them.

 

[AlanQ]

More likely the rubbish is just stuff dumped by entitled idiots that think they can just leave their rubbish where they choose. Much the same as the idiots that dump stuff beside charity bins when signs clearly ask them not to leave anything outside the bins. Look at the amount of fast food containers that litter the roads miles from the nears outlets. Calling out Coles as the culprit is questionable. Supermarkets don't get local council collections and are responsible for dealing with the waste they generate.

 

[Knell]

I see lots of people dumping their rubbish in the shopping centre bins - and I mean LOTS! I hear people who live anywhere near a Maccas Store comment on how much litter is dropped by inconsiderate people. Very annoying and bad for our wildlife.

 

[Colette 3799]

My friend lives close by to that store and she said it was all cleaned up when she was there a couple of days ago. She said the majority of it was dumped by the public and not from the store