Rubbish strewn along the verge in Taieri Rd, Wakari, next to well-used and well-liked clothing donation bins was vexing community members, Pete Andrews said.
Mr Andrews, who has lived several hundred metres along the road for the past two years, said he had seen car mufflers, broken-down washing machines and "just general rubbish" regularly littering the area.
"It’s quite a few people that seem to think they can just dump their stuff off there."
He said the council was cleaning up the mess, but something needed to be done to stop it happening in the first place.
"After they cleaned it up a few weeks back, the next day, there was stuff there.
"They’re cleaning it up for them and then they’re just carrying on doing it.
"It’s a real problem up here," he said.
A Dunedin City Council spokesman said the council would be removing the latest mess and installing a "No Dumping" sign in the area.
Prosecution was an option for the most serious incidents.
Fines of up to $400 were possible for serial offenders or for serious infringements.
"If the person or persons responsible for fly-tipping can be identified, our preference is to take a public education approach with warnings for first-time and minor offences," the spokesman said.
"We’re aware of the latest issue with illegally dumped rubbish in Taieri Rd, which is an occasional issue in the area and is always disappointing wherever it occurs."
