Growing trash pile in NE Portland won't be removed despite rat infestation

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Growing trash pile in NE Portland won't be removed despite rat infestation

Despite a rat infestation and once catching on fire, the city has no plans to get rid of a trash pile that spans nearly half a block.

PORTLAND, Oregon — There has been a pile of trash at the corner of Burnside and Northeast 160th Avenue for nearly a year. It has caused a rat infestation and even caught fire at one point, yet the city has said it doesn't meet the criteria for removal.
Random items, including a car door and baby items, started piling up months ago and now span nearly half a block, according to Merry Skuse, who lives in an apartment complex nearby.

"It's been growing more and more but it's been here for a year," said Skuse. She said that she had a rat on her patio that she attributes to the trash pile's infestation. She said that a neighbor had a similar experience.
However, the problems don't stop there. The trash pile at one point caught fire. Hazmat crews removed some used syringes —but the rest of the trash remained.
"Many of us in the neighborhood have called the city and ODOT and other agencies to try to get help to get the pile removed," said Skuse.

Enjoy your stay! Don't let the rat bites get you down.

 

[Logical1]

There are a lot of two legged rats in Portland.

 

[smokeydog]

Doesn't surprise me. Everything the dems touch, they ruin.

 

[lemmiwinx]

Rodent infestation is the least of Portland's worries what with tax paying citizens and corporations leaving like, well, rats deserting a sinking ship.