Disappointing response to floats left discarded in NA

Dear Editor,
The dumping of Mash floats after the event is nothing new. Millions of dollars were spent, only to be callously discarded by revellers. This was amply exemplified in the item ‘Mash floats dumped around New Amsterdam’, with accompanying photographs (GT March 21).
It is of concern that, some two weeks after the event in that town, the dumping of unwanted materials and littering of the streets have seen a nonchalant and lackadaisical response from the Council, which have seemingly taken a hands-off approach to their responsibilities with the lame explanation that the event was not organised by them. Really?? Can it get more bizarre than this??
Companies and businesses have a responsibility to ensure floats and costumes are not left discarded and streets littered. Further, cleanup costs should have been borne by the Region and the Council.
Disappointing, very disappointing!

Sincerely,
Shamshun Mohamed