We have asked the skater shop to remove those off California Drive. These have been a source of aggravation for our community. There is another one right down the street from Peninsula Humane Society off Airport at the corner where the Kite Surfers practice. I see people raiding it all the time even testing to see if clothes are their size.

Hello,
An investigative work order has been created to look into this issue.
Jim Brown
Street & Sewer Supervisor

I'll take care of it today.

I cant force the removal of the box but I can ask the business owner if I can have it removed from their property.

Great. Thanks.

I spoke to the business/property owner this afternoon. I asked if I could call the number on the boxes and have them removed. She said no, they want them there. Interesting fact - the company that owns the donation boxes pays businesses to have them on their property. I told her if she wants to keep them, she must maintain them. I will continue to follow up.

I agree! They need to maintain them otherwise - they shouldn't be allowed in the City even property owners earn from them

Imagine if we start allowing businesses to place these eye sore containers all over the city of Burlingame on private property.
It's time to enact new city ordinance in regards to these containers. These containers in no way help the Burlingame community. Thank you!

The companies who own these containers are taking away donations from our local charities who need all the support and donations they can get.

The donation items on the ground have been removed. I have sent a letter to the property/businesses owners informing them that they must maintain the area around the boxes. I also sent them a Notice of Violation for the graffiti that is on one of the boxes.

I think the city should send a business License invoice to the box company.

Thanks for fixing this issue!