The Brief
- Illegal dumping continues to impact Milwaukee neighborhoods, especially on the north side.
- City leaders say enforcement alone has not stopped the problem.
- A new Common Council committee is seeking public input on long-term solutions.
MILWAUKEE – Illegal dumping continues to pile up in parts of Milwaukee, frustrating residents and prompting city leaders to look for new solutions they say go beyond fines and enforcement.
What we know:
City officials say people responsible are often identified through cameras or license plates, but some residents argue the penalties are not enough to stop the problem.
“The trash in the area has gotten horrendous,” said Vince Toney, a Milwaukee resident who has lived in the Garden Homes neighborhood for decades.…