The Bronx lot, utilized by the parks department for garbage storage from parks, has become an unofficial dump, causing a foul smell that affects the adjacent Bronx River Greenway. City officials confirm this practice has been ongoing since the early 2000s, with trash often rotting in the sun. Residents report feelings of frustration as repeated 311 complaints yield no action, deteriorating neighborhood conditions. The presence of the dump contradicts city efforts to manage waste and improve urban spaces, impacting the community’s quality of life.
The parks department has used a city-owned Bronx lot as an unofficial garbage dump for decades, leading to unbearable odor making the nearby greenway difficult to traverse.
City officials stated the lot has stored garbage from all borough parks since at least the early 2000s, often left to rot in the sun.
The smell of the pile, filled with spoiled food and waste, is strong enough to cause passersby on the greenway to gag, turning a green space into a blighted area.
Residents continue to file 311 complaints about the dump, which are often ignored, exacerbating the problem and conflicting with city initiatives aimed at reducing urban waste.
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