A pile of rubbish left in a back garden is so big it's visible on Google Earth.
The huge pile of waste has been left to fester and is attracting vermin in addition to its disgusting stench.
Angela and Kevin O'Donnell have attempted to discuss the problem with the tenant living at the council house, reports the Birmingham Mail.
They have never been able to get an answer from the door and are so rarely they are concerned the occupant might be dead inside.
The couple have complained to Birmingham City Council and the Environment Agency every week but claim nothing has been done.
Fortunately, the stinking pile of rubbish was removed on Friday after it was publicised.
Angela said: "There have been reports of rats coming up to the door, along with pigeons and all sorts of seagulls.
"The smell is not nice either. It’s depressing. The neighbours have gone to the counci l too.”
Angela and Kevin, who said they had not seen the tenant next door for at least two years, bought the house they own from the council and rent it out.
The couple live in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, with their ten-year-old son.
Latest images on Google Earth showed the rubbish mound dispersed across the back garden of the maisonette, which was pictured sandwiched by tidy gardens on either side.
Angela, a 45-year-old mortgage advisor, confirmed she had tried to get in touch with the tenant.
They were also concerned as they had not seen the occupant of the neighbouring property who had not been seen for weeks.
Yet the pile of rubbish remained and was not removed by the local authority sparking concerns about rats and hygiene.
It led to fears something had happened to the owner of the property.
She said: “It’s strange, we looked through the window once as I was concerned they had passed away, and the next day a bottle of milk had moved.
"The situation has got worse. I consider this a welfare matter - but so should the council.”
A spokesperson for the local authority said: "Birmingham City Council apologises for the distress this situation has caused.
"We have been liaising with the tenant to help them clear their garden as we are aware of the impact this is having on neighbours.
"As part of this ongoing support we have cleared the garden today and will be working with the tenant to ensure it remains clear."
