As for the council being inundated, if everyone reports grot spots, I think they'll just get on with it, and cope.
As a regular reporter of such filth, they've always been very helpful, professional, and efficent in getting it removed. Although it always makes me laugh when they ask whose rubbish it is.
If I knew that I'd arrange for it to be posted, piece by piece, through their letterbox.
We had a different route today, from the norm. So I didn't see the alley off Dutton Street. If it's an eye-sore next Tuesday I won't photograph it, I'll just contact the person at the council who'll ensure it's made tidier.
I also agree with Katex. People, not just children, need to be taught that dumping rubbish, or litter, isn't acceptable.
We need to take some responsibility, and pride in our environment.
Having a free service in Hyndburn, who'll come and collect unwanted household goods, means there really is no excuse for dumping things like sofas hither, and thither.
Take a leaf out of my mum's book. The next time you see someone carelessly drop litter in our town, shout 'Litter lout!' at them, and tell them to please pick it up, and dispose of it properly.
No one's refused to oblige...so far. Large, or small.
