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Tracking trash in Detroit: Here’s how to get junk items removed legally, for free

Dumping not only illegal, but annoying too

DETROIT – Spring is here and illegal dumpers are already on the move in Detroit -- but they might think twice if they knew how easy it is to legally remove junk items at no cost.

Trash in the city is a problem year-round, but when spring rolls around, the dumpers seem to reappear and throw their trash in other people’s neighborhoods.

Not only is it illegal, but it’s also a nuisance.

Local 4 rolled through the city on Friday and discovered trash bags and debris as well as leftover construction junk, all just left in yards and vacant lots along the roadway.

Watch the video player above for the full story.


About the Author
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Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.

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