If you come to Kalgoorlie-Boulder, you might notice locals referring to a certain "Mr Stinky" visiting them in their home.

"Mr Stinky" is not a person.

It is the nickname for an unpleasant odour that drifts through southern parts of the city, depending on the wind.

Long-term Boulder resident Jess Scafidi has been enduring the smell for years.

"It literally comes in the back door, it wafts into the lounge room and straight into the bedroom," she said.

" It's pretty much gutting the house out with smell. "

Ms Scafidi has respiratory issues and has been on antibiotics for three months for pneumonia.

She said the unwelcome visits from Mr Stinky were more than just unpleasant.

"Every time the smell comes back … I'm suffering for the next two days with breathing difficulties," Ms Scafi

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