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To ask if anyone will admit to littering?

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Icanttakethisanymore · 08/09/2025 15:36

I am genuinely intrigued to see if anyone will admit to littering, on purpose. I was walking through the woods earlier and there was a starbucks cup and a few can discarded along my route. I am sure that occasionally people drop things by accident but undoubtedly some of it is intentional. I genuinely can't imagine chucking my rubbish on the floor so if anyone will admit to it, why do you do it?

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intrepidpanda · 08/09/2025 15:53

lunaswand · 08/09/2025 15:49

No, absolutely not & it really really annoys me. MY limit is the occasional apple core in a bush but that would be it

I throw apple cores as well (plus grapes, raisins or berries). To feed the birds.

PMBiscut · 08/09/2025 15:53

Don’t do it. Actively litter pick in my local village and park, and will pick up rubbish that I find along walks etc.

SerendipityJane · 08/09/2025 15:53

Whilst I generally oppose capital punishment, I really could make an exception for people who litter.

It's hard to describe the disregard it shows for where people - probably complete strangers - live. Where their children play. Where they do their best to muddle through on this planet. It's an offence against tens, maybe hundreds of people.

And there is never, ever an excuse for it. Never.

moondune · 08/09/2025 15:52

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

That’s awful! It looks horrible for a start and just encourages other people to do the same. Have some pride in your environment!

Why do people go to beauty spots then deliberately unbeautify them for everyone else? It really takes monumental levels of self-absorption.

Mademetoxic · 08/09/2025 15:51

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

Thank you for making the environment look scruffy.

ScrambledEggs12 · 08/09/2025 15:51

I dropped plenty of fag butts in the past (mostly as a teenager). I try and make up for it now by picking up litter I come across in the park.

AintNoPunshineWhenShesGone · 08/09/2025 15:50

chipsandpeas · 08/09/2025 15:48

i have done, but i try not to

Why have you?

lunaswand · 08/09/2025 15:49

No, absolutely not & it really really annoys me. MY limit is the occasional apple core in a bush but that would be it

Pavingprincess · 08/09/2025 15:49

Surely this poster was being sarcastic???

ainsleysanob · 08/09/2025 15:48

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

So, the answer to the question is yes you do litter cos you can’t be arsed to take your shit home and prefer to ruin the environment for others?

chipsandpeas · 08/09/2025 15:48

i have done, but i try not to

ZippyPeer · 08/09/2025 15:47

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

But didn't you go there because it was nice? And now it is less nice for all the other people who go there after you until the alleged rotting away happens?

And how long do you think the rotting takes? 6months?

Clearinguptheclutter · 08/09/2025 15:47

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

No they won’t. Please just do what we do and take it home next time jeez

Someonelookedatmypostinghistorysoichanged · 08/09/2025 15:45

Pizza boxes in the bushes !!! That’s so lazy !
no I don’t and never litter, the world is full of crap as it is. Take your junk home or find a bin.
fgs.

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Icanttakethisanymore · 08/09/2025 15:44

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

I would definitely worry it would encourage other people to drop other less compostable things. Plus it looks awful.

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Lollypop267 · 08/09/2025 15:42

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

The birds absolutely wouldn't be using that for a house but if it helps you sleep at night 😂

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/09/2025 15:40

If I know that things will rot away quickly and there's no bins nearby I do it.

Over the summer we had takeaway pizzas in the park and as there were no bins we left the boxes in some bushes. They're cardboard so they'll be gone by now or birds would use it for a house.

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