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Public Works outlines expanded illegal‑dumping and litter program, Fulton County Schools partnership
Summary
Director Jeffrey Reeves presented a multi‑pronged illegal dumping and litter cleanup plan that includes a new coordinator, partnerships with Fulton County Schools, spot cleanups, temporary cameras, signage and a no‑dumping education campaign. Staff reported previous large cleanup costs and asked legal to pursue enforcement avenues to recoup cleanup
Public Works Director Jeffrey Reeves briefed East Point City Council on March 17 about a stepped‑up illegal dumping and litter program aimed at clearing chronic sites, preventing re‑dumping and building youth and school partnerships.
Reeves described a program of 30‑, 60‑ and 90‑day cleanups, an appointed program coordinator in the approved budget, expanded communications and an outreach partnership with Fulton County Schools to bring anti‑litter education and student engagement to seven schools serving East Point. He said staff is working on logos and a marketing theme and plans community cleanup events, recycling drives, adopt‑a‑spot programs and an art contest to raise awareness.
City crews have already cleared multiple persistent dumping locations, Reeves said, illustrating work at West Ferris and Pollard, a path near Piggly Wiggly off South…
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