....... Blame the dogs?

Garbage bags strewn all over the lane, torn apart to display their smelly, disgusting contents. And who do people blame. The dogs. A society so distorted, think so highly of street dogs that we expect them to have civic sense!
Why do people keep their houses spotless but not think twice about dumping their garbage at the closest vacant spot they find? Can this sort of civic sense be taught or is the lack of it a disorder that has a more psychological root?
My thoughts are that civic sense, especially with regards to garbage, has to be taught AND practiced at schools. The harmful effects of dumping plastic waste as opposed to recycling, although evident, has to be drilled into our kids just like maths or science. The very act not to litter should be second nature to us like washing our hands before eating.
Small communities should work together to at least ensure there are no open dumpsites in their neighbourhood. For lack of space, common dumpsites can be identified. An enclosed structure for dry plastic wastes and a mud pit for all wet garbage. This would be a big help for the local panchayat or corporation and you'll find the garbage collectors more helpful and responsive.
A clean neighbourhood is a right to those living there just like water and electricity. So let's respect others rights and do our bit.  As long as we look at our neighbourhood, our city and state as an extension of our home and understand the ill effects of dumping garbage, not doing it will be second nature to us.