A Perth council has issued a $5,000 fine to residents if they leave their trash cans too smelly.
In the Perth suburb of Victoria Park, locals can be fined $5,000 if their green garden’s organic trash cans smell bad.
Speaking on radio 6PR, Parks Victoria Mayor Karen Vernon said the new rule ensures people sort their rubbish correctly.
However, the mayor put an end to rumors that the council would use ‘barrel makers’ to arrest individuals.
On the outskirts of Victoria Park, east of Perth, locals could be fined $5000 if their green garden’s organic waste bins smell bad.
“What’s really important is that the stuff in the third bin is just organic material, so it can be made into compost,” Ms Vernon said.
‘We need some powers at the local council to make that behavior change appropriately.
‘If someone puts all the wrong stuff in that third bin at some point, those people will notice the consequences of not doing it right but it’s certainly not as dramatic as the garbage incinerators roaming the streets. Street.’
Outraged locals took to social media hailing the move as ‘trash’.
‘Shooting someone because their trash can smells, should be a council service to disinfect bins when emptied. We pay outrageous prices, let’s see if they make sense,’ one user commented.
‘It’s a Blimmin trash can. It won’t smell like roses,’ said another.
‘Omg who seriously has clean smelling garbage after a week in the bin outside? Maybe they can provide deodorant for our barrel or perfume! ‘ wrote a third.
Victoria Parks Mayor Karen Vernon, said the law ensures people sort their rubbish correctly
