Locals have had enough.

A Cork coastal gem is making waves in the ongoing battle against beachside litterbugs.

Fed up with careless dumping, the little seaside community of Fountainstown is taking a bold stand and they aren’t afraid to throw some serious shade at those who refuse to clean up their act.

Some eye-catching new signage presents a checklist of uncomfortable truths for anyone considering dumping their rubbish.

If caught littering, the sign asks you to look inward and ask: “Am I a tosser” or admit “I don’t care about my community”. And for those who believe “other people should pay to clean up after me,” well, there’s a box for that too.

Just replace Tosser with Langer and it’ll be pure Cork Like…
Water was amazing…coffee afterwards was even better!#fountainstown#swimming @pure_cork @yaycork @kcshowcork pic.twitter.com/RHvwqNUZbs

— Orla Clarke (@orlaspice) October 4, 2023

These bold and humorous posters aren’t limited to Fountainstown alone. They’ve been spotted at scenic hotspots in the UK and even as far as Australia. It’s a global message, a shared disdain for all “tossers”.

In a proactive move to tackle the litter trouble head-on, Cork County Council secured a substantial €108,000 in funding through the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority (WERLA) Anti-Dumping Initiative last year. This financial boost is fuelling a diverse range of 18 projects, each designed to serve litterbugs a hefty reality check throughout Cork County.

For those who still disregard their responsibility, on-the-spot fines of €150 are just the beginning. A conviction could set you back an eye-watering €4,000.

That’s a warning everyone — don’t be a tosser.