Opening up the landfill on certain days to allow residence to bring in large items might keep some sidewalks clear, he said. Tim Black brought a load consisting of a mattress, a door, a sofa and other things that former tenants left on the sidewalk of a rental house Black owns off Saratoga Boulevard. Making trips to the landfill was no big deal for anyone with a truck, he said. I'd rather pick it up than see it on the sidewalk. Black said imposing fines on a resident's water and utility bill is a good idea, but wonders how many people will pay, especially renters on their last month.
Renters can skip out on the bill.
That happens all the time. Staff writer James A. Suydam contributed to this report. All rights reserved.