dumping

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Miller, 53, says he is running because the city needs a strong manager to tackle problems like lagging housing production, homeless encampments and illegal dumping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The days of dumping trash on the edge of town and lighting a match were ending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He told me the city has to do a better job of educating people about illegal dumping and how to report it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Under the party's plans, people would be paid "cash rewards" of up to £5,000 for information that leads to the successful prosecution of criminals dumping waste.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Mr. Franklin is standing at the stove, breaking spaghetti over a pot and dumping the noodles into boiling water.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson