Town of Swampscott PLUS

Open Issues: 305 • Closed Issues: 2 083 • Uppmärksammade Ärenden: 1 173
  • 56 Buena Vista St Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Are barrels of leaves labeled as such still picked up or did something change? I put out a barrel of leaves today and it wasn't picked up. I can leave it out there if they can come back tomorrow...
  • 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.
  • 01907 Swampscott, MA, USA - Swampscott
    Trash all over the ground in Jackson Park.
  • 33 Norfolk Ave Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Leaf pickup on one side not the other
    Norfolk Ave
  • 16 Hillcrest Circle Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    Old Appliances have been out on the curb for over two weeks. Two refrigerators and a stove.
  • 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.
  • 15 Barnstable Street Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Leaf bag pick up was supposed to be today, multiple bags not picked up
  • 223 Puritan Road Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    There are numerous rusty metal pipes at eismens beach that have been there for quite some time. They are a hazard to beachgoers especially children who like to play on the rocks where the metal pipes are. There are more pipes than the one pictured that are sticking out if the sand. I think they should be removed or at least cut as low as possible so that even when the sand and rocks are at their lowest they do not surface. Thank you.
  • 69-87 Pleasant St Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    Someone dumped a chair on side of road. It’s been there for a week.
  • Bristol Ave & Stetson Ave Swampscott, MA, 01907, USA - Swampscott
    The grass area has a lot of Trash. Right next to Massey construction.
  • 126 Humphrey Street Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907 - Swampscott
    overflowing barrels around linscott park
  • 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.