Reading festivalgoers have been slammed as 'disgraceful’ and ‘entitled’ after leaving behind mounds of rubbish and abandoned tents.

Images shared yesterday (August 29) show that again this year thousands have chosen to leave their tents and rubbish behind after the five-day music festival.

Jasbir Singh Panesar, who works in broadcasting, described the pollution as “no different to water companies discharging raw sewage into rivers and seas”.

Taking to Twitter, he said: “[It is] absolutely disgraceful the sense of entitlement by some is beyond belief."

Disgruntled residents have noticed how the issue seems to repeat each year despite the topic of climate change.

Duane House said: "And it's the same every year will never change as long as the field is left as it was before there is no problems." 

Henry Thompson said: "It’s bizarre to say the least… I can barely bring myself to dispose of really old and worn out stuff let alone just leave behind what looks like brand new stuff." 

Neville Hobson said: "It's the same picture at #readingfestival, Stuart, the twin of the Leeds one. Can't see it improving unless people attending change their behaviours."

One Twitter user suggested how bands could raise awareness about litter during their performances.

Mike from Wiltshire said: "The bands and performers could bring their considerable influence to bear and that might well change things fast."