Donation bins and recycling hubs across Melbourne have been turned into disgusting dumping grounds, with Australia’s leading clothing recycling company warning people it’s illegal to leave items outside a closed charity store or next to a full charity bin.

“It’s actually a crime and you can be fined for it,” Alexis Todorovski, National Executive at SCR Group, told 3AW on Monday.

“And I’m sure nobody wants to receive a hefty fine for trying to do the right thing.”

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