Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee ‘regular illegal dumping spot’ draws neighbors’ ire
Milwaukee ‘common unlawful dumping spot’ attracts neighbors’ ire
A Milwaukee man who lives on thirty fifth and Fairmount says the neighborhood has turn into a makeshift dumpster. FOX6’s cameras Tuesday, Sept. 20 discovered dressers, a wheelchair, tables and extra dumped on the road.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man who lives on thirty fifth and Fairmount says the neighborhood has turn into a makeshift dumpster. FOX6’s cameras Tuesday, Sept. 20 discovered dressers, a wheelchair, tables and extra dumped on the road.
Apparently, it has been occurring for 2 years. Steven Krause mentioned he’ll name and complain, the town will clear it and it’ll pile up once more. Fed up, he known as FOX6.
“Tires, stairways, building tools, trash, tires, every little thing,” mentioned Krause. “Dwelling in a dump.”
Krause has lived in his north facet residence for 45 years.
“Individuals drive up and down the road throwing trash out their window. Why?” mentioned Krause.
Whereas there is not any precise dumpster in sight, the nook of thirty fifth and Fairmount has become a makeshift one. The Division of Neighborhood Companies says that’s unlawful.
“Right here we bought part of a – seems to be like a snowmobile or moveable handicap chair,” mentioned Krause. “I imply why do – I don’t perceive. I actually don’t.”
The Division of Public Works mentioned they’ve responded to the realm and known as it a “common unlawful dumping spot” each within the alley and the railroad tracks.
“Why dwell right here and take satisfaction in your house after which flip the nook and, ‘Oh, look a bunch of trash,’” mentioned Danielle Lustro. “Makes you are feeling like trash.”
Whereas the DPW says there have been cleanups, the pileups do not cease.
“I don’t blame the church, and I don’t blame the town,” mentioned Krause. “It’s the individuals.”
Krause calls it a blight on the neighborhood and neighbors’ sense of satisfaction. He hopes the individuals accountable hear this.
“Please take satisfaction in our neighborhood,” mentioned Krause. “If this isn’t their neighborhood, dump their trash of their neighborhood as a result of I don’t need it in our neighborhood.”
Unlawful dumping might lead to a superb of as much as $5,000.
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You may report unlawful dumping in Milwaukee by calling 414-286-2489. You might also fill out a metropolis grievance kind.