Is this on a public sidewalk or private property?

This issue was recategorized from Graffiti - Private Property to Graffiti - Public Property.

mmeyer@alamedaca.gov assigned this issue to Public Works Sidewalk 1

PW Admin Gail unassigned this issue.

This issue was recategorized from Graffiti - Public Property to Graffiti - Private Property.

This may be on a public sidewalk but the Public Works Department does not take responsibility for cleaning graffiti from privately owned donation boxes. I have called the phone number on the box and reported the graffiti to them and let them know that they need to clean it up as their are issues with the public. Sincerely, Gail Carlson, Public Works

Can anyone place one of these or a similar type box on a public sidewalk?

Make it go away

Can it be recategorized as illegal dumping? If this is legal, I can think of a whole bunch of creative opportunities that await.

Recycle for Change called me back and will go out and clean the graffiti from the box. Sincerely, Gail Carlson, Public Works

Thanks Ms Gail for your effort , it is up to the City Attorney to act ....their jobs .

recycle for change has made a mission to keep every city in court , they are a for profit organization operating under non profit , they do generate cash , lots of it , one must wonder the legitimacy of such venture under the IRS code governing non profit organization .
their boxes as well as the blue boxes are a magnet for dumping anything from used tires to mattress , These boxes fall under the same regulation than the newspaper vending machine , they may not interfere with traffic , they may not be permanently secured to city or public transportation post and fixture including traffic light , they must be free of graffiti at all times . By the way they also are supposed to get approval from the City , you have such ordinance it was passed years ago , Thanks the Great Al , trouble is at City Hall they rather look at the clock collect a fat check than investigate and find a solution . I cannot park or obstruct the sidewalk in front of my house why not them . Problem is , few leave in the City just collect the paycheck and leave , we need local Employees .

Recycle for change as well as the other blue box are for profit companies operating under non profit organization , they have been fighting with every City in the East bay had some 43 court hearing in Oakland ... they are a liability , they have no proof of insurance , they pay nothing as license . they obviously generate enough money to fight every Cities , one must ask this simple question are they a legitimate organization ? in the mean time since they have been set on a sidewalk , interfering with pedestrian traffic flow , they are free for anyone to the taking and do what ever they see fit with it .
Alameda has an ordinance which was pushed several years ago by City Council Member Al , the Great Al , the city has the tools they are simply shoving the responsibility to Dept which have little or no jurisdiction , All these boxes cannot be secured to City or transportation fixtures nor traffic light , it is in the books have been for years ,
So please ladies and Gentlemen at City hall get off your desk read the ordinances . Not public work issue , it is a legal issue , this why you are getting a fat check every month .

Graffiti removed 12/29/2017. Sincerely, Gail Carlson, Public Works

Get these boxes OUT of our town. They are a nuisance and of no benefit to our community

City of Alameda assigned this issue to Code Enforcement - CG

my husband has called the company multiple times over years re graffiti and overflow and they indeed clean that up.

he has also contacted the city of alameda REPEATEDLY inquiring about the rules, jurisdiction and code re these boxes. the city has been very consistent in their replies. complete SILENCE.

City is negligent. Get these out of our town.

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. This case has been transferred to our Code Enforcement tracking system and will be closed here in See, Click, Fix. Code Enforcement cases are responded to based on a priority schedule set by the Alameda City Council. Cases involving health and life safety are the highest priority. Should you have questions regarding the status please contact Code Enforcement at 510 747-6818.