We had similar illegal dumping issues with the city trash can that was located at the intersection of the West Street Path and Virginia Street. People were using the can to dump their domestic trash (got that on film once!) as well as a place to dump unwanted stuff.

We reported the illegal dumping regularly via the 311 webpage, and eventually through direct discussion with Public Works and Linda Maio, noting that the can was a source of blight and an “attractive nuisance” and explicitly asking the city to have it removed.

If there were identifiable pieces of mail or other items with names and addresses on them, we were sure to include pictures of those in the reports as part of documenting the nuisance aspect of the can.

Eventually Public Works came and removed the trash can and most of the illegal dumping activities stopped, although it was like whomever was dumping their personal trash there was just in the habit and continued to dump for a couple of weeks after.

Now several months in, there’s almost never an issue at the former location of the trash can, and so I can strongly suggest this course of action as a productive way to address what’s going on at this location.

This location will continue to be blighted by trash and illegal dumping until The City of Berkeley clears-out the adjacent illegal vagrant encampment.

Hi Guys - original poster here. Are either of you on NextDoor? I agree with DwDC and have had a number of frustrating conversations with the city about it. I'd like to message you a couple of questions privately on NextDoor - let me know if I can look you up there.

AJ — I suggest that you make a NextDoor post on this topic. You will get responses from a number of concerned parties including myself.

DwDC - i have posted, as have others. I am considering doing so again. In the meantime, neighbors and I are gathering at 2pm tomorrow to discuss. Are you free to join?

A work order has been assigned

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