Why doesn't the city fine people for doing this? There is an ordinance that allows a fine of fifty dollars a day to be added to the water/sewer bill for leaving trash cans out but it seems the city will not enforce the ordinance.

SLC-10/27/2014 – Thanks for your report to Richmond Government online. This matter has been submitted to our solid waste department. This request will be closed. Please refer to CSR # 20020959569, when inquiring. Follow ups can also be conducted by dialing Richmond Customer Care at 804-646-7000