The Mornington resident who took this picture did not want to be named but expressed strong disgust. "What a shame," he said.

"It's great that we celebrate and enjoy Australia Day, but it looks like we should spend more time in the upbringing our young generation and teach them basic values.

"If the mess was made by adults, well, perhaps a police presence would be more appropriate."

The rubbish was collected by Mornington Peninsula Shire contractors - our rates at work.