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Waste Management reports 19.58 tons removed in recent 'drop and dash' cleanup

Chico City Council · June 2, 2026

Summary

Waste Management district manager told the council a recent community 'drop and dash' event removed 19.58 tons of trash and a trailer full of mattresses; staff and the company praised coordination with code enforcement.

Doug Hippchen, district manager for Waste Management in Chico, told the council the company's recent 'drop and dash' event removed 19.58 tons of trash and an almost-full 53-foot trailer of collected mattresses.

"We removed a total of 19.58 tons of trash," Hippchen said, noting the haul excluded the mattress trailer. He credited coordination with city code enforcement and volunteer efforts, saying such partnerships help protect neighborhoods and public spaces. Council members thanked WM for the effort and staff pledged follow-up coordination on public receptacle placement requested by commenters.

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