Asked and Answered: Who is responsible for cleaning up a trashy spot in Lynnwood?

A Lynnwood resident contacted Lynnwood Today about a local eyesore where the garbage constantly piles up.

“Every week this is the scene on this street. Trash all over the sidewalk, dumpsters in the middle of the sidewalk. Abandoned cars on both sides of the street. This is not allowed to happen in Lynnwood. Why here every week?”

This question from a local resident prompted us to start a new column in Lynnwood Today called “Asked and Answered,” where our reporters answer your questions.

This week, we are looking into the trash at 56th Avenue West and 204th Street Southwest.

Who is responsible for keeping that space passable for pedestrians?

If it is a sidewalk or a street, it is the city’s responsibility. The origin of the trash is the grassy area next to the sidewalk and that is pri