Do they think the fairies have been?

Because they think that someone is being paid to pick it up, so why should they (a) do their job for them and (b) do it without being paid.
I guess it's a variation on the old upper-crust belief that the nobs are pretty much obliged to throw their clothes on the floor because "that's what the servants are for".

Lots of people seem to think ‘the council’ should clear everything. My thought is…. I don’t like it so what a I going to do about it.

I pick any rubbish up that I see as well . I hate litter it’s a real bugbear of mine

I don't know as I'm the same as you, I put some gloves on and pick it all up. The wind seems to bring it all onto our garden as well. There is a lot of litter everywhere though now too?

Because they no doubt think 'I didn't drop it, so I'm not picking it up'. Quite pathetic really isn't it?

Some people just have no pride in where they live, nor do they accept that litter can be dangerous - plastic bags v wildlife can be a disastrous combination not to mention the danger to anyone from broken glass.