On Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:03:30 -0800 (PST), wrote:

snip good stuff

However, even she has become somewhat numbed to the problem, something
that might happen when having to pick ~10 large refuse sacks full of
other peoples waste in one small (Green Flag) park, TWICE A DAY in the
summer holidays. ;-(


If it keeps being picked up, it'll keep being dumped.

That's a good idea / point.

I wonder if they would do an experiment and *not* pick up any rubbish
for a week and see what happens?

There are people who will call / write in and complain to the Council
if just one litter pick round is missed so I'm guessing they would go
spare with a weeks worth?

And if it wasn't actually up to everyone's knees, would the litterers
simply use it as an excuse to litter more freely?

I would be up for more signs reminding people that it was *their* park
(simply being maintained by the Council on behalf of the people of the
borough) and so they might respect their space by not littering etc
but again, that might make some people worse (If it's mine I can
litter it if I want).

Providing more bins is a good solution to those who might use them
(and keep an eye on their kids dropping litter) or they will be abused
(to an even greater degree) by people clearing their cars out into the
park bins.

Many don't see / read the (many) closing time signs (meaning they get
locked in and getting the Park Guards out to let them out) so I'm
guessing they wouldn't see the litter bins / signs either. ;-(

They even stand by the signs suggesting people didn't feed the
wildfowl bread (and why), emptying a whole loaf into the pond.

I thin they may need to have some sort of pass where you have to read,
agree to and sign a declaration agreeing to the terms of the park
before they are allowed entry, then they couldn't say they 'didn't
realise' etc.

Many seem to work on the basis it's easier to seek forgiveness than
permission ... ;-(

Cheers, T i m