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Peekskill CAC flags illegal dumping at food‑scrap site, seeks city fixes
Summary
The CAC reported recurring illegal dumping and litter at the city’s food‑scrap site and will ask city staff for front‑facing signage, regular garbage and recycling bins, more frequent pickups and clarification on Quality of Life Committee status.
Council members reported ongoing illegal dumping and garbage bags at Peekskill’s food‑scrap site and outlined immediate operational requests to reduce misuse.
Janine Melillo will speak with Matt about placing new signs at the front of the site and the council will request the city provide a regular garbage can and recycling bin at the site and increase pickup frequency. The council also said it will summarize lessons from published illegal‑dumping resources and check whether the Quality of Life Committee is still active.
The council referenced EPA and nonprofit resources on illegal‑dumping prevention and agreed the CAC should compile key points for staff and public outreach. No enforcement actions or formal city commitments were recorded in the meeting notes.
Next steps: Janine Melillo to raise signage and service requests with Matt; CAC to prepare a summary of best practices from drafted resources.
