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The are bad smells coming out of 1811 Titan Street.
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Acknowledged by:
Bob Shipman
Bad Smells ▶ Acknowledged
1811 Titan St Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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Tom (Guest)
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Baba Bob Shipman (Registered User)
This summer, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is joining forces with recently merged PA CleanWays-Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to combat illegal dumping in Philadelphia. Our first step will be to conduct a survey of Philadelphia’s illegal dumpsites. Our goal with this project is to identify and map all of the illegal dumpsites within the city. The data we gather will be summarized in a final report, which will be included in a first of its kind statewide report. PA CleanWays – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has surveyed 37 counties in the Commonwealth identifying over 4,100 dumpsites containing and estimated 14,500 tons of trash. To view the final reports of the surveyed counties visit the PACleanways – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website at www.pacleanways.org.
Because it is necessary to complete this project by the end of September, we really need the help of each neighborhood. Please participate in the survey by supplying us with information about the location of known dumpsites within your community.
What should be reported - Definition of a Dumpsite:
The following are considered illegal dumpsites and will be included in the survey:
Areas of concentrated trash,
Areas of scattered trash that:
are not considered roadside litter (bottles, fast food wrappers, cans, etc.)
appear to have new trash thrown on them occasionally (more than twice a year)
appear to have new trash thrown on them occasionally, but cleanup maintenance is prevalent to prevent accumulation,
Areas containing only piles of yard waste (grass, leaves, branches, trees, etc.). These sites can often attract the dumping of other materials and can grow into major dumpsites, and,
Areas containing isolated or solitary items, such as 1 or 2 appliances or tires that may or may not be dumped on in the future.
Please send illegal dump location information via email to info@keepphiladelphiabeautiful.org or call (215) 477-0235. We will be taking information on reported sites until July 10, 2010. Please include the address including zip code and cross streets and general section of the City when you submit a site.
Ex: In West Philadelphia there is a illegal dump site at 6421 E. Lancaster Avenue 19172, cross streets are Lancaster & Fancy Drive.
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is Philadelphia’s local Keep America Beautiful affiliate focusing on litter, waste reduction, and beautification, ( www.KeepPhiladelphiaBeautiful.org). PA CleanWays – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is a nonprofit organization that empowers people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering. PA CleanWays – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is not an enforcement agency. This process will help us begin to develop a case for tougher enforcement, cleanup and abatement strategies, and public education programs.
Sincerely,
Phoebe Coles Shannon Reiter
Executive Director Executive Director
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful PA CleanWays – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Acknowledged Baba Bob Shipman (Registered User)
Leila Rattington (Registered User)
IF this is really happening, and has been happening for a year, and the police/health dept has not acted this entire time, I would hope that one of the neighbors would realize that you have a MORAL RESPONSIBILITY to find out what is happening by any means necessary. Years ago, the neighbors on the 3100 block of N. Marshall St called the police repeatedly regarding a smell from a house, and when the police came they were turned away by the homeowner. Months later, it was revealed that the home belonged to serial killer Gary Heidnik, and the smell was coming from the dismembered bodies of his victims. Had the police gained entry when they came out initially, they would also have discovered 5 women chained up in the basement, and been able to save them from torture and murder.
I had a similar issue with the police refusing to force entry upon a home where I knew the old woman inside was dead, as she had not been seen for weeks and there was a strange smell. After repeated attempts to involve police failed, It took a concerned citizen making a tip about a crime in progress for the police to finally access the house.
All I'm saying is if I lived on the 1800 block of Titan St., and this horrible stench had been going on for a YEAR, I would switch my gameplan as these complaints don't seem to be doing any good. Most likely the stench is from a body, and even more bodies may be piling up while the neighbors sit by and complain that the city won't help them.
You NEED to find out what is going on there, and sometimes you need to "think outside of the box" to get to the bottom of a problem.
Leila Rattington (Registered User)
If you have "first hand knowledge" of this I would suggest that you contact the humane society. While working in a home, I once discovered 30-40 dogs caged in their basement. I immediately went outside and called the humane society to tell them what I witnessed. They were able to get a warrant based on that, and were there the next day. They seized the dogs and charged the woman with cruelty to animals.
Leila Rattington (Registered User)
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