It comes as rubbish once hidden beneath the surface of Lake Albert becomes an unsightly problem as water levels continue to drop.

"Sadly, litter is a big problem, not just in Wagga but around the country and the world," said a council spokesperson.

"Not only is litter unsightly and detracts from the beauty of our city, it's also harmful to our environment."

Council workers have found domestic waste from glass bottles to plastic food wrapping washed up on the shore, as well as the odd shopping trolley, car tyres and furniture.

The spokesperson said not only did the rubbish allow the current blue-green algae blooms to thrive, but it could also have life-threatening affects on the wildlife.

"Rubbish can have a negative impact on not only the condition and water quality of the lake, by decreasing oxygen levels, increasing the risk and prevalence of blue-green algae blooms and adding to contamination," they said.

"Metal scraps or broken glass can cut the flesh of birds or fish. These species can also ingest rubbish that can lead to sickness and even death. Plastic bags are also a known danger for suffocation."

The spokesperson said the council cleaned the lake from rubbish on a routine basis, but as the water levels drop the issue has become more apparent.

They said residents and visitors are asked to dispose of their rubbish correctly.

"Littering is illegal and council officers can issue fines for littering offences," they said.

"The general public is encouraged to make a report should they witness anyone dumping rubbish in the lake or any watercourse."

Wagga mayor Greg Conkey reiterated that people need to dispose of their rubbish in the bins located in various places around Lake Albert.

Cr Conkey said the lake has enough problems, which many people are aware of. He said the council is actively trying to find a solution to both the lake's low water supply and the ongoing problem with blue-green algae.

The council recently wrote to the state's Minister for Water Melinda Pavey requesting for a debit credit scheme, which could see a pipe built from the Murrumbidgee River to Marshalls Creek.

Cr Conkey said the pipe will then be used to top up Lake Albert prior to each summer period.

"But this is not a short-term fix. We need substantial rain for the lake to fill up and it's going to be a long, hot period for the next two-months," he said.