Jason Dinetti, superintendent of sanitation and recycling for the Muncie Sanitary District, told the Land and Traffic Committee the district handles illegal dumping, overflowing trash carts, bulk items and some hoarding‑adjacent issues and works closely with code enforcement and the health department on cases that involve safety or habitability concerns.

Dinetti told the committee the sanitation department has four code enforcement officers and an online form on its website for reporting problems; the department’s main phone number is (765) 747‑4865. He outlined common rules: trash carts should not be left in public view after collection hours, carts should be out by 7 a.m. on collection day, and unbagged trash that blows around is a code concern. The district also schedules a grapple ("Peterson") bulk truck that runs routes on regular trash days to pick up mattresses, couches and brush that meet size guidelines.

Dinetti said the bulk truck is intended for residential items that "don't fit in your tote" and that the department does not pick up construction material or contractor debris; those are the homeowner’s or contractor’s responsibility. For appliances and electronics, Dinetti asked residents to call ahead; electronics can be taken to eCentral Recycling free of charge. He cautioned that bulky items must be laid flat at the curb and not blocked by parked cars for safe pickup.

Committee members raised hoarding and unsafe‑house concerns involving elderly residents whose yards and driveways were cluttered. Building Commissioner Richard Rawlings and Dinetti said outside accumulation is enforceable; in‑house hoarding and conditions inside a dwelling fall to the health department and have more limited remedies. Rawlings reiterated that the city can tag external debris, give a notice period and, if necessary, perform mowing or cleanup and recover costs through liens or tax billing.

Dinetti suggested a short, printed "who to call" pamphlet listing contact numbers and responsibilities for the sanitation district, building department, police and the health department. He noted a similar printout prepared by a former superintendent exists on the sanitation website but needs updating; committee members asked staff to coordinate to publish a consolidated directory and to make it available in the city lobby and on agency websites.

Officials said sanctions vary by the problem: trash and debris may get a 10‑day notice before court referral; mowing after notice can be performed by the city and charged to property taxes (the building commissioner said an administrative fee of about $100 plus hourly labor costs is charged; staff estimated an average yard cleanup at about $300). Dinetti closed by encouraging residents to use the department’s online form or call (765) 747‑4865 so staff can investigate and determine corrective action.

No new policy or budget appropriation was proposed during the meeting; committee members requested that agencies create a consolidated contact pamphlet and that staff follow up on the specific addresses raised by residents.