Residents in Sneinton, Nottingham, are grappling with a severe littering crisis that has turned their streets into what locals describe as a "health hazard".
Raw meat, broken glass, used nappies and old televisions are among the items being dumped across the suburb's pedestrian paths and crossings.
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The situation has become so dire that people are being forced to navigate around piles of rubbish blocking their way.
Local clean-up initiatives have failed to stem the tide of waste, with residents reporting the problem has grown progressively worse in recent years.
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Residents in Sneinton, Nottingham, are grappling with a severe littering crisis
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The issue has also led to persistent rat infestations in the area.
Olivia Wileman, who has lived in Sneinton for nine years, says the situation has deteriorated significantly during her time in the area.
"A lot of the areas don't get cleaned at all by the council anymore," she told Nottingham Live.
"This is resulting in litter piling up to the point where it's becoming a health hazard. I've cleaned up human excrement, broken glass, needles, nappies," she said.
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Wileman, a member of the local Nottingham Clean Champions initiative, participates in monthly community clean-ups to tackle the issue.
"It was depressing seeing the constant litter everywhere," she added. "I understand the council haven't got funding to provide a full service but to leave it in the state it's in is disgusting."
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, described an ongoing battle with vermin due to the waste problem.
"We've been spending £30 at a time on rat poison to get rid of them," they said.
"But as soon as you think you've got rid of them, the rubbish starts again."
The situation has become particularly challenging for those with mobility needs.
"You can't even walk on the path and if you're disabled or you've got a pushchair with babies in, how are you supposed to get past?" the resident added.
Some locals praised the efforts of waste collectors but noted the persistent nature of the problem
PAAnother anonymous local praised the efforts of waste collectors but noted the persistent nature of the problem.
"The binmen do a brilliant job and clean up as much as they can, but as soon as they do it, the next day it's all there again," they said.
Previous attempts by the council to address the issue included installing cameras in various parts of Sneinton to monitor fly-tipping.
While these cameras initially led to a decrease in illegal dumping, residents say the problem has returned since the cameras were relocated to other areas.
The council currently offers a bulky waste collection service for residents, bookable in advance.
Collections cost £25 for up to six household items, such as bed frames, mattresses, or wardrobes.
For electrical items, residents must pay £12 for the first item and £7.50 for each additional item.
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