INDIANAPOLIS Illegal dumping of trash and unwanted items has plagued the city for years, but local officials are now committing to combat this issue. The city has allocated $5 million in funding to address illegal dumping, targeting areas identified by residents.

Local property inspector Tilynna Francis witnesses the consequences of illegal dumping daily.

Its widespread; I see it every single day, she said. What I have encountered personally is that people will see a project in process and just dump, primarily in the back."

Most of the time, the back of the property borders an alley. The alleyway clean-up initiative not only removes unwanted trash, it also updates alleys that are in disrepair, if they are within the city's budget.

At its core, this is an illegal dumping mitigation stra

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