Pittsburgh's litter problem

Clean ups barely make a dent in litter problem.

City council members won’t stop talking trash.

City may borrow cameras to catch illegal dumpers.

The Department of Public Works wants to catch illegal dumpers in the act.

Councilmember Coghill trades postage budget for smart trash cans.

Council Seeks State Assistance in Eliminating the City’s Litter and Illegal Dumpsites.

Special Session on Trash Can Fines.

Councilman Charland led a meeting focused on the proposed fines with Eric Contakos, Inspections Supervisor - Department of Public Works, detailing the current enforcement of trash can rules: