Code Compliance outlines strategy to curb illegal dumping; staff cite 22,000 nuisance requests
Crystal Miles, assistant director for nuisance abatement, told the committee the department runs four proactive illegal-dumping teams, a heavy-clean crew, graffiti abatement and a community hand-tool program; department staff said the office handled over 22,000 nuisance-abatement requests in the referenced month and emphasized partnerships with marshals, DPD and Public Works.
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Code Compliance Assistant Director Crystal Miles briefed the committee on the nuisance abatement program and the city's illegal-dumping strategy, built around "PRP" — prevention, responsive action and partnership. Miles described proactive teams that patrol recurring dumping locations, a heavy-clean crew that uses Bobcats and Combo Booms for large removals, a graffiti-abatement service (no cost with owner waiver) and a community hand-tool loan program for residents.
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