Local residents incensed after annual holiday party results in nightmare situation: 'More work still needs to be done'

While a fun party often involves food and drink, a public holiday soiree in Sydney took getting trashed to a new level. Yahoo News reported that one of Sydney's most well-known beaches, Bronte Beach, became one giant rubbish bin thanks to tons of litter left behind after a massive Christmas Day party.

What happened?

As usual, the annual Christmas Day festivities on Bronte Beach brought out lots of people — and lots of litter. This problem has apparently been brewing for years, so much so that authorities placed 250 additional trash bins there ahead of time. However, it wasn't enough to stop careless people from dumping garbage where it shouldn't be. 

"[They] didn't even try and put rubbish near bins," one frustrated local said, per Yahoo News. 

Other residents described the situation as a "disgrace" and a "nightmare." 

Christmastime is ripe for trash. Between discarded wrapping paper, leftover food, beverage bottles, and containers, it creates more waste and fast-filling bins. Therefore, waste management can easily become overwhelmed in its trash disposal and recycling efforts. Scenes such as those at Bronte Beach don't help the issue.

Why is the beach party trash concerning?

Not being mindful of trash and recycling options creates several problems for people, wildlife, and the environment. Beaches, like forests, aren't just places for people to hang out; they also serve as habitats for wildlife.

Plastic litter can leach into the nearby water, causing marine animals to choke after mistaking it for food. Trash piles can also attract pests such as rodents or snakes looking for food and provide places for them to hide.

Such scenes also prevent people from interacting with nature positively. Being in nature has been linked to an increased sense of wellness and overall mental health.

However, it's tough to imagine someone feeling calm when trying to walk on a beach in this condition. It also doesn't help that people and their pets have to worry about stepping on broken glass bottles. Yahoo News reported that one resident told people on Facebook to "please be careful" because of the glass on the walking path between Bronte Beach and Bondi Beach.

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What's being done about the annual holiday party litter?

The cleanup crew was there in full force, but some residents said that it appeared "overwhelmed," per Yahoo News. The overworked crew did manage to get the cleanup going faster than before, but Councilor Joshua Spicer noted that "more work still needs to be done."

Waverley Council Mayor Will Nemesh said that the authorities "will be making changes so that this does not happen again into the future."

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