Illegal dumping vs free bulk pickup: cost analysis needed Archived

165 Church St. New Haven, Connecticut 06510 Show on Map Hide Map
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Issue ID:

1268223

Submitted To:

New Haven

Category:

Illegal Dumping

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Neighborhood:

Town_Green

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Description

Ever since the city began charging $50 for bulk pickup, there has been a significant uptick in illegal dumping: furniture, tires, TVs, mattresses, etc. can be found on curb strips all over New Haven. The problem “seems” to have gotten even worse since residents no longer can schedule pickups via phone or online, but are required to go to Public Works and pay in person.
So could someone with an insider access to Public Works expenses provide us with a “before” and “after” breakdown?
Is the city actually saving money by charging for bulk pickups?
Or is the cost of picking up and disposing of illegal bulk piles throughout the city costing more?
Despite what such research ultimately finds, the significant decline in “quality of life” due to junk piles all over our neighborhoods is indisputable.


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