Ridiculous..It's like some of the tenants wait for the previous bulk items to be removed before putting out more; a good suggestion would be for them, or the city, to establish one date each month for a bulk pick up, that would eliminate the constant eyesore; in all honesty, the association can't make people do the right thing......

I agree; some people simply aren't aware of, or care to find out, the laws and rules for setting out bulk items; for lack of knowledge, all suffer.

And the saddest part of it all is the fact that this act was done by a government employee that work for DPW and knows better. Its truly an eye sorer and I truly understand your part when you stated that the association cant make people do the right thing. But somebody in this case should be fines and taught a lesson. I've taken pictures also of this scenery and will be reporting it to the environmental crime unit because this is getting out of control. Thanks for the ongoing reporting because it makes a difference in our community when more than one person cares.

This service request (#15-00245279) has been marked as resolved.

This should not have been closed out because this blight still sits in the community as of today. Can someone PLEASE come and remove from the community. I will also be sending this to Linda Grant of DPW because situation such should NOT be occurring on an everyday base in our community.

How can DPW list the status as closed unless they've addressed the issue? that stuff has been there a long time, and as as of yesterday, was still there; if you've posted this it must still be there.....

It makes me feel better when I see that Im not the only person seeing close outs before the job is completed. However, Ive jump the Chain of command and reached out to City offcials pertaining to this matter and they ensure me that when they receive a request for investigation of illegal dumping, DPW’s Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program will investigate the site and once the investigation is complete, they then close out the service request. They then refer the site to their Street and Alley Cleaning Division to remove the items.They have now asked their SWEEP and SACD managers for the status of the removal. It should be removed shortly. Thanks Mr. Hazel for following this pressing concern.

You're welcome;
I wish the ANC rep for our neighborhood was as dedicated and vocal about issues around here; does Commissionwe Brenda Shields have an email address or contact number you're aware of?

Mr. Hazel the same picture you post I have them also. I live right across the street from the mess, so trust me that Im very aware of the on-going concern. This is not the only concerns thats concurring within the ANC that I serve. But its sad to say that this block has been adopted and residents within that corridor do not respect the community as they should. Sometimes I think they partake in such neglectful behavior becuase I live across the street. Where do you reside because I thought you resided within the community in which I reside. I cnn get Commissioner Shields information for you and email it to you if that's okay with you.

I would appreciate that, email me at ghazel32@yahoo.com; I live within the boundaries that she oversees, off of MLK avenue s.e., the app we're using is a great tool for those of us who take pride in their neighborhood and city, and since I travel a lot within the ward, things that I see, I sometimes will report, or comment on.

I will send you that information in a few....thanks for all that you when it pertains to the betterment of our communities throughout the District of Columbia.