Hampshire County Council has revealed plans to shut 12 of its 24 municipal waste sites in a bid to save £1.6million while struggling with a £132million budget shortfall.
Punitive measures are being imposed nationwide on families dealing with household clutter - yet local authorities are also struggling to carry out their delivery duties.
Piles of disgusting smelling rotting food have been left to fester in Seagarth Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, with locals claiming the street is now rife with vermin.