Residents report recycle abuse at the city’s drop off site

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36566617/residents-report-recycle-abuse-at-the-citys-drop-off-site

BENTON, IL (Evie Allen, WSIL-TV.  Please click on the link for the full story and video. Here is an excerpt below)

Some people in Benton reportedly cause a nuisance at the city’s recycling drop-off. Instead of dropping off their recyclables, someone has been dumping trash, glass and other unwanted items there.

Pictures were taken by neighbors who live next door this a “dump site.” The only problem is the site is not a place for dumping t”This is just another example or an instance where the minority ruins it for the majority,” adds Benton Commissioner Ronnie Baumgarte.

Commissioner Baumgarte says seeing the photo’s at Monday night’s council mee

ting angered him. Even with a clear sign right there, neighbors say unwanted items are still be dropped off, including glass.
The recycling place is located on the north east side side of town on Grand Street, but was once at the fire department until they ran into the same problem.rash.