How is this dumping when it's on someone's personal property? Also, if you have a problem with it, why not just let the people know...

When they dump it on a public sidewalk whether it says free or not it is illegal dumping. I have talked to people who do this and they assume that if someone doe,s not pick it up the City will. Come on post it on the internet take it to the dump they need to use there brains and do the right thing. If they cannot do that the city needs to fine them. Letting people know what right and wrong is a full time job.

When you leave crap on or along the sidewalk which is clearly not usable, it's garbage. I can understand the argument if its usable and in decent condition. But no one wants your broken bowl, non functioning electrical equipment, or half-eaten jars of unrefrigerated salsa. And if its been sitting there for two weeks, no one wants it.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

Greetings. I am the owner of this dog crate. If you take a closer look, you'll see that it's on our private driveway, so not dumped on public property.

If you'd like to discuss the matter, you can email me at mdanning@yahoo.com

See my comment above. The dog crate is on private property.