Thank you, R. English, for following up. I want to emphasize that this condition has been observed on multiple occasions. The restaurant has a trash enclosure a few yards away from where this cart is placed. I don’t know why the restaurant should be permitted to expand its disposal area on public property.

I noticed this condition again last week. An open trash bin blocking a pedestrian thoroughfare. I understand the manager of the neighboring restaurants has been contacted and made assurances that the condition would not be repeated. Apparently, the message has not filtered down to whoever is responsible for ensuring the thoroughfare remains clear.

This photo was taken this morning at 8:30, when bags of trash were again blocking the pedestrian walkway between Spring Street Garage and Princeton Public Library. This is an almost daily occurrence and continues despite requests from the municipality.

This photo was taken at 5 PM in the same location, when the smelly cart containing garbage was blocking the pedestrian access. I have great sympathy for those who must field complaints about trash left out on sidewalks in the Central Business District. The difference here is that this is public land owned by the municipality that is leased to and managed by a third party. That this disregard for public space is allowed to continue is very discouraging.

This has been open for 151 days but the problem persists on an almost daily basis. I guess enforcement is difficult for this situation.

Immediate issue resolved. Working towards complete reno of the waste management area to eliminate low areas that hold water, increase capacity with second compactor & reduce stored items to maximize usefulness of space.

Closing the request, but the actions continue.