Over here some seem to think that by throwing trash in the street creates work for someone else, how little they think polluting the country!
Drawing attention to this matter creates more awareness, yes the trash goes down the drain, along comes the rain, the pipes are blocked and flooding starts all over due to blocked drains.
Most reaches the rivers and then the sea, how proud can one be when everything surrounds them with trash.
That argument, only comes from the ignorants. If you think about it, ideally that job of cleaning the trash off streets should not exist.
I am in total agreement with you, that is what happens, it is a reality of being un-educated.