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Residents tell ABC Unified board contractors are dumping dirt behind schools, creating dust and noise
Summary
Several residents told the ABC Unified School District board that contractors have used district land to dump construction debris and pavement, producing early‑morning noise, heavy dust and piles up to about six feet high; residents asked the district to investigate and staff said it would follow up.
Several residents urged the ABC Unified School District board to inspect district‑owned property after weeks of early‑morning truck activity, heavy dust and large piles of construction debris behind neighborhood homes.
Peter Park, who said he lives directly behind district property, told the board crews and contractors identified as Onyx Paving Company and EBS Inc. began working at about 6 a.m., “kicking up dust, pulling all the weeds and … overgrowth all into our homes,” and that patios and cars were “covered in dirt.” He said he has recorded the site continuously, placed three types of air and gas sensors in three locations to establish averages, and would contact the state architect if the district did not act.
"Everything that was green is black now," Park said, asking the district to explain why the dumps were occurring on school land.
Jason Chow, another resident, described an open field the district rents being used to dump concrete, pavement and construction material. He said piles were now about "6 feet high," complained of recurring 6 a.m. truck noise and dust, and said city agencies had referred him back to the school district for resolution.
Residents and commenters also said the dumping has interfered with sleep and local recreation and warned of potential liability if contractors leave or go bankrupt. Some speakers said they had taken photographs and video and asked the district to inspect the site and coordinate with city code enforcement.
District staff did not announce any formal enforcement action during the meeting but said they would follow up on the complaints and invited residents to provide documentation and complete the public comment card. The board did not take a vote on the matter during the meeting.
The comments highlighted repeated requests from neighbors for clearer communication about construction, early‑morning access by trucks and the district’s plan for the affected parcel. Residents asked the board to report back at a future meeting with specific next steps.
