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Is Your Block Still "Celebrating" Christmas? Call 311

Is Your Block Still "Celebrating" Christmas? Call 311

It isn't just frozen trash and dog poo that the receding snowline of Garbagegeddon has revealed, there are Christmas trees hidden in there, too! We knew that in the aftermath of Blizzageddon the city canceled its Christmas tree recycling program, but the trees were still supposed to be picked up. And yet we've been hearing reports of, and seeing with our own eyes, Christmas trees still littering the streets around town. And these aren't trees from folks who just couldn't bear to part with their pines until Groundhog's Day (it happens), these are trees that have been back outside for over a month. more ›

Melted Snow Reveals Rotting Memories, Frozen Dog Waste

Melted Snow Reveals Rotting Memories, Frozen Dog Waste

This week, as the snow melted, the big reveal was caught on film. So if you've been wondering just what happens when garbage is frozen in time, here's your answer. These relics from 2010—when things we're simpler until Blizzadgeddon broke our spirits—likely haven't seen the light of day since late December or early January... and they've made some new friends while in hiding. As PBS.org recalls, "approximately 11,000 tons of trash per day were being piled onto city sidewalks and not being collected," which was then topped with "more snow, discarded furniture, rotting food, even more snow and doggie waste from irresponsible owners." more ›

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