INDIANAPOLIS – The Department of Code Enforcement (DCE) recently announced a plan to clean up trash accumulated on private properties and debris illegally dumped in Indy neighborhoods.
Mirrored after Indy’s successful High Weeds and Grass program, beginning June 1, citizens should report illegal dumping and trash to the Mayor’s Action Center (327-4MAC). DCE will send an inspector to the location in an attempt to identify who dumped the materials. If the trash or materials were illegally dumped on private property, the owner can sign an affidavit and DCE will send a crew to clean up the property at no cost to the property owner. If an affidavit is not signed and the property owner fails to clean up the trash, a city contractor will clean up the site and the property owner will be billed for the cleanup costs. If the city is forced to cleanup a private lot more than twice, DCE will work with the property owner to erect preventative measures to stop the dumping.
If the trash is located on public property, the location will be referred to Department of Public Works for cleanup.
DCE will use previously unbudgeted funds and fine revenue to fund this abatement program. Persons who dump trash and debris illegally can face civil prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 if convicted.