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Reality Check: Philly Leaders, Act on Illegal Dumping
It’s a crisis akin to violent crime that the City and state have ignored for far too long, says WURD’s midday host, responding to a Citizen story this week about real steps being made in Houston.
By Charles D. Ellison![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HoustonSN48Street-791x400.jpg)
Ideas We Should Steal: Get the DOJ to Investigate Illegal Dumping
An ongoing federal investigation into illegal dumping in poor, majority Black neighborhoods in Houston is already cleaning things up. Could it happen in Philadelphia?
By Nick Russo![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/stomp-illegal-dumping-791x400.jpg)
Sussing Out — and Stopping — Illegal Dumping
Philly has more illegal dumping surveillance cameras than other major cities, but far fewer arrests and convictions. Here’s what we know about illegal dumpers — and a system that rarely stops them.
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How Philly Fights Illegal Dumping
Why the dumpers are winning, and how the City can beat them
By Nick Russo![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/illegal-dumping-in-Philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Mystery Shopper: Reporting Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia
Our mystery shopper tried to get just one of the dozens of ugly trash heaps cleared away from their North Philly neighborhood. Here's how well—or not—it went.
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Mystery Shopper: How hard is it to get rid of illegal dumpsters?
Residents of one South Philly block tried for months to get the City to take action against businesses piling garbage on their street. Why is it so hard to get anyone to listen?
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Can These Leaders Get Philly Clean?
The City’s former Litter Czar breaks down what we know about Mayor Parker’s new Clean and Green Cabinet — and what they need to succeed
By Nicolas Esposito![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Clean_and_Green_Tour_Parker_Williams_HED_Photo-Credit_-Albert-Lee-791x400.jpeg)
Where’s Parker’s 100-Day Cleaning Plan?
The Parker administration has touted a “new approach” to clean and green Philly. More than 100 days in, Philly’s former litter czar sees the same old-same old — and offers concrete ideas for positive change
By Nicolas Esposito