Town of Swampscott PLUS

Open Issues: 276 • Closed Issues: 2,078 • Acknowledged Issues: 1,141
  • Suffolk Ave Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    It has been an ongoing issue with trash and recycling. They are leaving my barrels literally in the middle of the street and leaving my neighbors barrels in the middle of MY driveway where I have to move their barrels (multiple) so I can leave my driveway. This is every week and I see it happening to others on my street. Any help is appreciated.
  • Pine St & Superior St Town of Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    It appears an unintended/unforeseen consequence of Swampscott's new smaller trash barrel policy is the explosion of rodents on our street (and I assume other streets). A good 40% of residents on this street now put the overflow bags directly onto the sidewalk/street (much to the delight of the rodents).
    So, here's the very real problem (of a street full of kids and rodents that carry disease).
    What's the solution? Can the town mandate overflow bags be placed in barrels (with lids) that residents must provide? That would work, but unfortunately many have discarded the old barrels that were deemed 'too big.' Or does the town provide a second 'small' barrel and mandate overflow bags be placed in it?
    This is a health/disease issue that cannot be ignored; something needs to be decided/done before the rodent explosion in the spring. I was only able to upload one picture, however I counted six overflow bags that were placed directly onto the ground and were clearly enjoyed by rats (and that was only half of the street). Please don't ignore this in the hopes it just solves itself. The rodent infestation on this street and the danger it causes to our children is a direct result of the town's decision to implement the new smaller trash barrel policy and not plan for the second and third order effects of it.
  • 100 Middlesex Ave Swampscott, MA 01907, USA - Swampscott
    broken glass bottle shards (lots of little pieces) near center court in the basketball court. a kid threw a glass bottle. poses a danger to all the little kids running around.
  • 211 Burrill Street Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    Broken lawn furniture all around residence.
  • 54-108 Eastman Ave Town of Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    There are rats running up and down Eastman Ave. between the are of 75-90 ish
  • 7 Hillside Avenue Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Mattress dumped in empty lot
  • 77 Pine St Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott

    Still no improvement at 77 Pine St. The trash bags have been sitting on the sidewalk/street since 7pm last night (and once again rodents/animals got into them).

    The maddening thing is the solution is right there in the rear of the photo. Could someone PLEASE stop by there (or get a hold of the property manager) and tell them to use the spare/old barrels to put the overflow bags in, instead of just placing garbage bags directly onto the ground.

    It is obvious the two floors of renters don't care about proper garbage disposal, or the fact they are contributing to the rodent problem on this street. Can the Health Department PLEASE step-in and enforce the City Ordnance on this issue.

    Thank you.

  • 1 Bickford Way Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Could we add a no dumping sign at the entrance of Jackson park? Someone frequently dumps obvious yard waste here. (Potting soil, tropical plants, weeds)
  • 128 Humphrey Street Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    cafe pamoma trash receptacles. businesses need to be held responsible for the rat problem in the neighborhood.
  • Abbott Park Swampscott MA 01907, United States - Swampscott

    Trash is overflowing at Clarke playground. Can someone please empty?

    Thanks!

  • Humphrey Street Swampscott, Massachusetts - Swampscott
    The trash cans at Linscott Park and on Humphrey St across from Hawthorne by the Sea were overflowing with trash this morning at 10:00am. Makes a very poor impression of the town and attracts rats.
  • 14 Hillside Avenue Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    A dresser was moved onto the sidewalk by the tenants at 14 Hillside Ave two weeks ago. It is now sitting there decaying on the sidewalk. This needs to be addressed.