Photos of rubbish left on a football pitch after a match have sparked heated debate on social media.
Photos show plastic bottles, coffee cups and drinks cans in the field at Pioneer Park in Malabar, located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
“I’m at Pioneer Park, where they were given a great sports field to train and play on,” local Glen Mezei said worriedly on social media.
‘Show some respect and educate your children and others, leaving trash in the park is disgusting and dangerous for our pets and wildlife.
‘Perhaps Randwick Council should monitor and ban or fine clubs or schools that leave litter behind. It’s not that hard to care.
Photos of trash on the football field have sparked heated debate on social media.
Mr Mezei decided to pick up the rubbish himself and took it to an empty bin in the park.
Many Australians were not impressed with bed bugs.
“This happens every winter when playing sports in the countryside,” said one person who commented on Mr. Mezei’s post.
Another said: “Last year there were no bins and this year there may be one, but if it’s not nearby they won’t walk to throw the rubbish away.”
A third commenter wrote: “Sadly my dog ate there before I got to him and vomited twice – pieces of aluminum.”
“If you see someone littering, report it,” said a fourth.
Those who litter in public places can face fines ranging from $750 to $7,500
Another called on Randwick Council to run a waste and recycling campaign in the park.
“It’s not a good idea, but it’s also an opportunity.”
Randwick City Council said littering in public places is illegal and offenders can incur immediate fines ranging from $750 to $7,500 for individuals.
Companies can be fined up to $15,000.
“Not only are dumping aesthetically unsightly, they often attract more dumping as the pile of rubbish grows and then become a hazard by blocking visibility and footpaths and attracting pests,” the council said.