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Resident urges stricter enforcement on trash cans left at curb in Statesboro

Statesboro City Mayor and Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

During public comment a resident asked the council to enforce rules about trash cans on East Main, Savannah Avenue and Zettire, saying the cans make the city 'very ugly and very trashy looking' and urging stronger code enforcement or penalties.

A resident used the public comment period to urge the council to enforce existing codes that prevent trash cans from being left at the curb, singling out East Main, Savannah Avenue and Zettire as problem areas.

The commenter said the persistent presence of trash cans makes the city 'very ugly and very trashy looking' and asked whether the city will rely on education or penalties to change behavior; the speaker said code enforcement should act to ensure compliance and avoid blight.