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Cleveland sees thousands of illegal dumping reports as citations drop by 50%

Data from Cleveland’s 311 system highlights the scale of the problem. From the East to the West Side, residents filed more than 5,000 reports in the past year. Now a Cleveland City Council member is calling for change.

by Najee Hall October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

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Cleveland sees thousands of illegal dumping reports as citations drop by 50%

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