Resident dumps dirty mattress at HDB lift landing despite free removal service: ‘Low IQ’
A resident took to social media to share a clip of a stained mattress abandoned at the lift landing of their HDB block, a frustrating scene that resonated with netizens.
The video, which showed what the resident described as “inconsiderate behaviour”, was shared on Instagram page @sgfollowsall, with the caption: “Someone left a dirty mattress at the ground floor lift lobby under my (flat), causing obstruction.”
In the clip, a queen-sized mattress is wedged between the walls of a passage leading to the lift landing, in full view of residents entering and leaving the building. The post did not indicate where the block is located.
‘Why not call town council?’
Several netizens pointed out that bulky item removal services are typically free, with residents only needing to contact their town council to arrange a collection.
“Isn’t bulky (items) removal service free?” one Instagram user asked.
“This guy no brain — why can’t contact the town council to dispose (of) it?” another wrote. “Low IQ,” came a terse reply.
“Lots of... idiots around us. You can’t eliminate them,” one commenter added.
“This is my ah gong (grandfather’s) corridor mentality,” yet another said.
Others felt the person responsible should be taken to task.
“Isn’t there CCTV at the ground floor lift lobby?” one user asked. “Send to town council,” another said.
One netizen suggested reporting the matter via the OneService or LifeSG app. “They will remove it immediately.”
Some, however, found humour in the situation, with a few referencing the online horror game, Dead by Daylight.
“Damn, this bed is blocking us from entering — like it’s some sort of crime scene from a fella found Dead by Daylight,” said one.
There were also tongue-in-cheek remarks.
“Great artistic design,” said one commenter.
“Sir, you can’t sleep there,” another quipped.
A check on the National Environment Agency (NEA) website shows that residents can contact their town councils for the removal of bulky items. For large household appliances, NEA advises residents to visit ALBA’s website to arrange for free doorstep collection.
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