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A pile of broken chairs, plastic, glass, bags, boxes, and other garbage dumped outside Aglantzia’s Third Primary School has left residents angry, with many asking the same question: Why are people still treating public spaces like garbage dumps?
The latest case of illegal dumping, one of many reported across Cyprus, highlights a growing problem of people abandoning unwanted furniture, construction waste, and household garbage in parks and open spaces instead of taking them to the proper disposal sites.
The discussion also took a more controversial turn, with some social media users claiming that illegal dumping is a practice often carried out by third-country nationals.
The incident came to light after photos were shared on the Facebook page "Our Aglantzia," accompanied by the message:
"Dear residents, Green spaces are not your private Kotsiatis landfill!"
The images quickly sparked debate online.
Some residents questioned whether the authorities had been contacted and whether municipal services would respond quickly to remove the waste.
Others argued that the real issue isn't who cleans it up but why people continue dumping garbage in public places in the first place.
"It's everyone's responsibility to keep public spaces clean," several residents commented, saying the focus should be on preventing these incidents rather than simply cleaning up after them.
The discussion also took a more controversial turn, with some social media users claiming that illegal dumping is a practice often carried out by third-country nationals. However, no evidence has been presented linking those responsible for this incident to any particular group.
Illegal dumping remains a persistent problem across Cyprus, with garbage regularly appearing in fields, green spaces, roadsides, and even outside schools, leaving local authorities and residents to deal with the mess.
