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

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

Investors are dumping Poet shares after the company disclosed that chip maker Marvell is walking away from a key AI partnership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Thompson said illegal dumping had been ongoing in the area for years, but that activity had increased recently.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“It feels like a sparsely furnished apartment,” Emily said, dumping her bin next to his.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman