Dumping/trash in the back alley

[Sam Faas]

I have a SFH vacancy that has a back alley. Each time I go by, someone seems to have dumped more trash there.

I have installed the fake cameras and plenty of signage but that doesn’t seem to deter whoever is throwing it.  I have found trash there with a mailing label of a neighbor but am unsure how to confront that person.

I have bulk trash services through the city but the items outside the trash can are not picked up.  Not sure if it’s even worth complaining to the city.

I am at wit’s end here and don’t know what else to do?   Open to any and all ideas.

[Debbie C.]

@Sam Faas

I have SFH in South Scottsdale and we have an alley behind the house. I did go around to the neighbors and talk to them about the alley, I found them interested in keeping the alley picked up. I let them have my contact info, and they know my house is a rental. If they have any issues with my tenants, they can contact me. We discussed everyone doing their fair share to try to keep the alley clean,we all have a lot on the line because in the past our part of town had roof rats. When we do property inspections it includes the alley. If there are any issues that are not the fault of the tenant, we take care of it.

Also my lease has a clause about the tenants must follow the City of Scottsdale rules about the alley. If they don't, (meaning they are dumping items/trash improperly) I can send someone over to do clean up and charge the tenant. So far so good.