I just received a notice that trash collection in our neighborhood is increasing to twice a week.

This is in response to the illegal dumping problem that’s been plaguing the city for years and has contributed to the Filthy-delphia nickname.

Illegal dumping complaints are some of the MOST COMMON 311 calls from City of Philadelphia residents, leading to several problems in our communities:

• Neighborhood appearance (high litter index)
• Public health and safety
• Decrease in property values
• Increases in crime

It’s taken years to get this program off the ground, and it was probably delayed by the pandemic, but it’s finally come to fruition.

I hope it works.