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Assembly discusses repeated illegal dumping at Dark Lake site; staff to pursue relocation, fencing and fee-based cleanup
Summary
Assembly members described a growing illegal-dumping problem at the Dark Lake dumpster site, discussed enforcement and infrastructure options and directed staff to pursue contractor cleanup, explore moving the dumpsters, fencing options, enforcement and a possible rate-funded cleanup contract with Alaska Waste.
Kodiak Island Borough assembly members devoted a portion of the Sept. 25 work session to the longstanding illegal-dumping problem at the Dark Lake dumpster pad, where borough staff and residents said dumped waste has grown into a large, recurring nuisance.
Assembly members described repeated cleanup costs and attempts at signage and surveillance. Borough staff reported cameras previously placed at the site were stolen and that staffing limits and a shortage of maintenance workers make continuous on-site enforcement…
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