\n An image obtained by the Free Press on January 23 showed a gated off area of Octagon Parade in the centre of town.\n<\/p>\n
\n The mess is just a few metres away from the entrance of the town\u2019s Travelodge hotel, which is visited by hundreds of people every year.\n<\/p>\n
\n The litter consists of numerous bin bags, disused drink cans, bottles, and a handful of nitrous oxide cannisters.\n<\/p>\n
\n The latter, in 2023, was legally named as a Class C drug.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE: Large amount of waste dumped BY public bin as fly-tipping investigation is launched<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n It is one of the many examples of the high levels of litter that have impacted the town for the last year\n<\/p>\n \n Many people took to social media to share their thoughts on the waste being dumped in the centre of town.\n<\/p>\n \n Mavis Rouse said: \u201cWhy on earth can\u2019t people take it home with them?\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cI assume they all have bin collections, so no great effort needed.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n Lu Le Beare said: Unfortunately, it is not just a High Wycombe problem – it is a whole country issue.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWe need to restore this poor country.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cJust been out and about driving today and every road, lay-by and space is covered in litter, fly tipping and all sorts.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n READ MORE: Fridge dumped on busy road in Buckinghamshire town<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n Tony Whitehead said: \u201cOne of the dirtiest towns in the most litter-strewn country of Europe.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n During 2025, the Free Press regularly reported on the ongoing litter issues that have blighted the town and its neighbouring villages, but the problem seems to be continuing.\n<\/p>\n \n High Wycombe\u2019s mayor, Majid Hussain, said that town \u2018deserves better\u2019 and called the high amounts of trash being dumped an \u2018embarrassment\u2019 for the town centre.\n<\/p>\n \n He told the Free Press: \u201cI share the deep frustration and anger of residents over this situation.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis is a clear eyesore and an embarrassment for the town centre, particularly in an area regularly used by visitors, shoppers and tourists.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cNo one should be greeted by rotting waste when they arrive in our town, and it is incredibly disappointing that a small number of people continue to show such blatant disregard for our community and environment.\n<\/p>\n