District 9 — Larresa Taylor

DRAFT Report of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force

Read the DRAFT report of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force.

All Things in Common Initative

The “All Things in Common” initiative makes it easier for residents to access important resources. These centers of community involvement not only provide direct services like group-based mentoring, but referrals to city services and in-kind resources provided by our philanthropic partners. Community members will be able to get connected with a wide-range of services such as driver’s license recovery, or child support mediation. Please consider accessing this great resource!

Learn more about the All Things In Common Initative

The Granville Charette has been Revealed!

We have waited for more than a decade for the revitalization of our beloved Granville neighborhood. The hard work and love put into the designs are evident when you see the final Charette report. If you have not seen what the future looks like yet, please take a look at the final report and if you have any comments or feedback at all please do not hesitate to email or call!

Learn more about the Granville Charette.

Learn about the Granville Charette Final Report and vision for the area.

Stop Illegal Dumping - Report It Get Rewarded!

Illegal dumping is a burden to residents and a blight on our beautiful city. Don't let illegal dumping ruin your neighborhood. Report it and you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Stop illegal dumping by reporting WHO, WHAT, WHERE and WHEN.

If you see illegal dumping in progress, please do not confront the individual(s). Write down the details and the description of the suspect(s), vehicle make and model, license plate, the items dumped, address/location, and the date and time of the incident.

Penalties of Illegal Dumping

• Citation of up to $5,000 for illegal dumping

Common Illegal Dumping Violations

• Dumping household trash or yard waste on a vacant lot
• For-profit trash/junk collectors dumping in unauthorized locations
• Construction and demolition waste dumped in or near unauthorized dumpsters
• Dumping or pouring oil, grease, chemicals or hazardous waste down strom drains or man holes

The Cost of Illegal Dumping

• Environmental Cost - disrupts and destroys nature, land and water
• Social Cost -  decreases neighborhood pride and attracts other criminal activities
• Health Cost - attracts rodents, vermin and insects
• Financial Cost - taxpayer dollars used to remove illegally dumped materials

Dispose of Waste the Right Way

1. On Your Regular Garbage Collection Day
   1 cubic yard of bulky items (the size of a recliner) may be put at your regular collection point for pickup on your regular day.

2. Contact DPW for a Special Pickup
   Place items at your collection point and then request a special pickup online or call 414-286-CITY (2489). Fee is $50 for 1-4 cubic yards and $150 for 4-6 cubic yards.

3. Take items to a Drop Off Disposal Center
   Drop off bulky waste items at a Drop Off Disposal Center. You can also dispose of electronics, appliances, and tires for recycling.

4. Construction and Demo Waste Disposal
   Items can be taken to a Drop Off Disposal Center for a limited fee or collected via a pre-paid request. Call 414 286-CITY (2489) for additional info and fees.

5. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
   MMSD offers Year-Round Drop-Off and Mobile Collections. Drop off old and unused household hazardous waste and help keep our land, and our water, a little cleaner.