Notting Hill locals who fled their homes for the weekend to escape the Carnival returned this week to still find carnage on their street.
'Disgusted' residents have shared snaps of women's underwear, smashed bottles and even human excrement scattered outside their homes.
They say their usually 'lovely' area stinks, food and packaging is still strewn all over footpaths and they feel unsafe.
One local Olivia, 27, said she booked a trip out on town for the August Bank Holiday weekend to make sure she was nowhere near her West London home when the festival was on.
But she says she was shocked to come back yesterday to find 'carnage' on her doorstep.
Notting Hill locals say they arrived home from an escape to find trash and women's underwear on the streets after the Carnival at the weekend
A woman named Olivia, who would not give her last name, said she snapped photos of rubbish strewn on the street yesterday
TheNothing Hill Carnival clean up took place on Monday night after two million revellers partied in the area
Olivia, who did not give her surname, said: 'I have come back from a weekend away to avoid Notting Hill Carnival and come back to carnage.
'It is so awful. I have lived here for two years now so this is my second carnival. The first time was bad, but this is just awful.
'There is urine everywhere. It stinks, the whole street stinks. There is human poo right next to our bedroom window.'
She said the mess had left her feeling 'really vulnerable and disgusted'.
Olivia continued: 'It just makes you feel really upset. This is my home.
'It is such a lovely area most of the time, but it really does make you feel quite unsafe.
'The neighbours have got two young children, and this is hazardous waste.'
Snaps showed a woman's bra laying across a footpath, pieces of glass everywhere, and litter riddled the streets.
‹ Slide me ›
In the aftermath of the celebrations, 200 operatives and 30 waste trucks cleared 330 tonnes of rubbish - 30 more than last year
‹ Slide me ›
Workers in hi viz jackets were seen out on the streets of West London in the early hours of Tuesday morning
‹ Slide me ›
The clean-up took place after police revealed they had arrested at least 330 people in connection with incidents at the Carnival
Yesterday 330 tonnes of rubbish was picked up from the streets of Notting Hill by around 200 people and 30 waste trucks.
Olivia hailed those who helped clear much of the roads, but said 'it could be better organised from the outset'.
However, she added:'There should be more loos and support for people who can't afford to board up their properties.'
Others admitted fleeing for the weekend - but say they're not completely against the Carnival.
Locals John and Pamela Smith, 64 and 61, said they jetted off on holiday for the weekend and got back yesterday morning.
Pamela said: 'But that's not because we have anything against it.
'I just don't really like big crowds so I find it a bit overwhelming. But I know people love it. A lot of our neighbours go - they say it's a good time.'
John added: 'It's an event that a lot of people love. We don't have any issues with it. We just enjoy our holiday. '
Local cafe owner Ronaldo Papa, 44, revealed he closes early to avoid the evenings when the Carnival become more 'hectic'.
He said: 'It can be stressful but everything is well organised. The police in particular handle things really well.
Mountains of food packages, drinks cans and laughing gas canisters which were dumped on the streets after the Notting Hill Carnival
Bins were seen overflowing with rubbish and the roads were covered in trash after the bank holiday party
Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC) said around 30 per cent of the rubbish collected will be recycled, with waste from toilets being composted
As part of the a free council service, waste crews will also spend the coming days cleaning basem*nts and removing graffiti left during the carnival.
Notting Hill is one of the longest-running street parties in the UK and celebrates Caribbean culture with vividly costumed performers taking part in a parade through the streets with dancing and music
'There were a few incidents - someone using substances collapsed outside here - but the ambulance was here almost immediately.
'We stay open until around 1pm - and that's good for us. It's a nice event. People are enjoying themselves.'
Ronado said they could make about £2,000 more if they stayed open later, 'but it's not worth it'.
And while some locals have issues with the Carnival, other residents love it.
Audrey, who has lived in the area for 50 years, also praised the atmosphere that Carnival creates.
The 60-year-old said: 'It's amazing. It's great for community spirit. I've seen so many generations of people come and enjoy themselves - including my kids and their kids.
'We all had a good time this year and everyone we saw was in good spirits. I do hope it continues. Because the area is becoming more gentrified.'
Anna Stark, 86, who has lived just off Ladbroke Grove for 15 years, said: 'Personally, I really enjoy Carnival.
'My family comes here and we make a weekend of it - enjoying the music and the atmosphere.
'Sometimes I watch from my window, and sometimes I go out and join in.'
The OAP said she loves to 'see young people having fun'.
She continued: 'The police are brilliant - and the cleanup is always efficient.
'I know there have been some stabbings this year - which is always worrying. But I don't feel unsafe.'
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council said itprovides a free cleaning service for residents who live in the Carnival footprint.
Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith, lead member for Culture, said: 'We are immensely proud to host Carnival in our borough and to welcome almost two million people who want to join us in celebrating Caribbean culture at Europe's biggest community event.
'Clearing up when the music stops and the crowds head home is a huge task for us and our partner SUEZ, and I am grateful to the 200 unsung heroes who were out overnight on Sunday and Monday to clear hundreds of tonnes of rubbish.
'Their hard work means that our residents and businesses in Notting Hill woke up on Tuesday morning to find their streets restored to normal just hours after the end of this year's Carnival.'
It comes as a man is today set to appear in court charged with the attempted murder of a mother who was stabbed in front of her young child at the festival.
