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Can we please discuss the ongoing trash issue at 100 North Sandy Lane? The household has repeatedly been in conflict with the following trash guidelines provided by the township:

"24 Hours Before/After. By ordinance 187, Trash & Recycling can be placed out for collection 24 hours ahead of the collection day. Per the contract, collection may begin by 6:00AM on collection day so please ensure placement before 6:00AM. Trash & Recycling toters must be removed from the street within 24 hours following collection;" and

"Bulk Items. Residents may place one (1) bulk item out for collection each week. Please make sure bulk item is placed at curb and follows same 5 foot (from cars/mailboxes) and 3 foot (from containers) guideline. Bulk items should weigh no more than 200 lbs. Construction materials or demolition debris cannot be placed out for regular or bulk collection. Mattresses that are placed out for collection must be placed in a mattress bag."

Additionally, they frequently place carts/trash on the accessibility pad.

Without even discussing previous incidents, the one occurring right now is simply unacceptable. A wooden and glass hutch was placed IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDEWALK, impeding walkers. During a recent storm, the wind knocked the hutch over, fully blocking the sidewalk; shattered glass was littered over the sidewalk. Nothing was done about this by the residents for several days. When action was taken, the hutch was pulled onto their front lawn, but the glass remained. THIS AREA IS A CWASD BUS PICK-UP/DROP-OFF AREA. My husband walks our child to/from the bus stop almost every day; today he noticed that the hutch is still on the front lawn, the glass is still on the sidewalk, and now there are several trash bags on the accessibility pad.

This has been an eyesore to be sure, but it has now become a question of public safety. Does the township have any ordinances/codes that could be enforced? Can someone from the municipal authority talk to these residents about proper disposal?