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A woman on a sidewalk looks at a huge pile of dumped furniture on the sidewalk

‘It’s not just what you see.’ Illegal dumping is affecting people’s lives

East Oakland residents speak out on the growing problem of illegal dumping in their communities, highlighting the impact on residents, businesses, and schools. Despite city efforts, including clean-up programs and surveillance initiatives, advocates continue to push for greater accountability and action from city leaders.

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