On May 4, 2026, significant amounts of waste were reported accumulating around the Herman Hellingplantsoen in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Despite municipal efforts to clear the debris, sanitation workers struggled to remove the excessive volume of trash during their collection rounds. While residents often blame the local government for inadequate waste management, those interviewed on-site identified a lack of civic responsibility among neighbors as the primary cause. One resident admitted to discarding a cardboard box on the street, citing the common behavior of others as justification for his actions. Ultimately, the situation highlights a persistent mentality issue within the community, where improper disposal has become normalized, making it difficult for city services to maintain cleanliness in the area.