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Clearlake officials complete code enforcement cleanup; tons of trash removed
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake has completed a code enforcement abatement on a property that has been the site of a fire and where thousands of pounds of trash had to be removed.
Clearlake Code Enforcement Supervisor Lee Lambert said that on May 16 the Clearlake Police Department Code Enforcement Division began an abatement of an illegal dumpsite located at a red-tagged structure located in the 3900 block of Mullen Avenue.
“Approximately six months ago, the property was red-tagged due to uninhabitable living conditions,” Lambert said. “Shortly after that, there was a structure fire at the property. Since that time, illegal dumping has been occurring at the property. The property owner was cited and ordered to abate the property, however they failed to comply. Because of the extent of the violations and the health and safety concerns, the City determined that an immediate abatement was necessary.”
Lambert said Code Enforcement and Public Works staff completed the abatement on Tuesday.
He said a total of 13,540 pounds of trash and debris was disposed of and approximately 3,000 pounds of metal was recycled, as well as seven tires.
After the abatement was completed, the property was fenced to prevent any further illegal dumping and trespassing, Lambert said.
“The abatement of this property will go a long way in improving the quality of life in the surrounding community,” said interim Police Chief Tim Celli. “Because of its prior conditions, the property was attracting trespassers and inviting crime. Now that it is abated and fenced off, those elements will no longer exist at this location.”
Code Enforcement asks that all community members be vigilant in reporting illegal dumping to the Clearlake Police Department, as well as trespassing and occupying “red tagged” properties.
“Illegal dumping is an epidemic in our community and the only way to change this is to catch those responsible for the illegal dumping,” said Lambert. “If you see someone dumping illegally, it is as simple as writing down a license plate number and description of the vehicle and subject doing the dumping.”
Lambert said to contact Clearlake Police Dispatch immediately at 707-994-8251 and provide them the information and location of any illegal dumping activity.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may do so by advising the dispatcher at the time of call, Lambert said.