Case Date:

1/6/2023

I live on West Ezekiel Drive in Bloomington, which is part of the Summit Woods HOA. I've owned my home at this address for over three years, long before the rest of the neighborhood was developed. Since the neighborhood has filled in, the townhouses on my street have not been served by Bloomington city trash or recycling, leaving residents and nearby students in an apartment complex to pile trash in two hastily placed dumpsters in the drive behind our row of homes. As of tonight, the dumpsters are, once again, overflowing with trash, with full trash bags and loose trash blowing around our back yards and flocks of black birds feeding on the scraps. I have three children who often play outside, and several of my neighbors also have young children as well. Not only is this situation an on-going eyesore, but it is also dangerous and a sanitation risk for residents and families in the neighborhood. The city of Bloomington has told us that since this is a private street, there is nothing they can do to help. I’m writing to ask if you will help us address this immediate mess and also help us find a long-term solution to this perpetual problem. All of the homeowners on this street pay thousands of dollars in HOA fees every year only to see our street overrun with trash, which, ultimately, will depress property values and/or resale potentials. This situation is unacceptable and I'm hoping you to help us hold the HOA accountable and also help us find a new, more reliable and sanitary solution for the dumpsters. Every other house in our development has curb-side trash and recycling, including units literally across the street from us. I have reached out to Summit Woods HOA numerous times and they have never returned my calls or emails. Thank you so much for your help. You're welcome to call or email me if you have further questions. Richard Barnett scbarnet@indiana.edu 919-559-6282

Case Date:

9/19/2022

Tenant or homeowner has left garbage/refuse by side of the road. Some of the material is bagged, some of it is loose. None of it is in an appropriate receptacle. Some of the debris has spilled over onto the multi-use trail, creating a potential obstacle and/or tripping hazard for pedestrians/cyclists/runners/disabled individuals. Garbage/refuse has been there since at least Saturday morning, 09/17/2022.

Case Date:

1/30/2023

A mattress has been sitting on the street outside 1709 Circle Drive for over a week. If anything can be done to encourage the owner to clean up their front yard, that would also be appreciated by local residents.

Case Date:

6/28/2023

Piles of trash are collected on the left side of the residence. If there is anything that can be done to encourage the residence to be cleaned up that would be appreciated by all neighbors

Case Date:

8/2/2023

The property right next door, 1623 E 1st St, is a rental property that the tenants just moved out of. The trash can is overflowing and blocking the street for over a week. (Mr. Bigelow called the front desk of City Hall and spoke with me - Isabella V)

Case Date:

9/26/2020

House at 1615 S. Walnut St. has had trash on the street continuously since last Sunday. Bicycle parts are now being piled in the neighbor's yard interfering with a political yard sign.

Case Date:

9/11/2023

This stretch of South Oakdale Drive continues to be a constant dumping ground for litter. I myself have gone out to pick up litter on a multitude of occasions, yet despite my efforts, litter is persistently left. This is terrible to look at as you have to take this road in and out of the apartment complex. I am not entirely sure what can be done, but I do believe this to be within city jurisdiction.

Case Date:

4/26/2022

Trash. I considered just giving a verbal warning but the facility smelled like feces on inside and cigarette smoke just outside front doors while delivering groceries. Another trash pile close by. Old people deserve better even if they have dementia

Case Date:

9/17/2022

Junk in front yard that needs to be thrown away.

Case Date:

3/2/2020

Trash on and around back deck. Trash on front porch and in front of garage.