August 03, 2006 

Artesia News

They "Dumped It" (legally)


 

In the back of Jerry Laloli's truck the remains of an armless, shattered mannequin lying atop a pile of wood and heavy, rusty, metal objects.  Laloli would return at least three more times.

On July 22, Artesia hosted the Just Dump It (legally) Campaign, an opportunity for residents to rid themselves of bulky items, in conjunction with an L.A. County Hazardous Waste Cleanup.  Both events were reported as successful, and the hazardous disposal stayed for three or four hours longer than their expected end time because of a large line.

Out of four locations, the busiest locations for bulky items were Artesia Park and Burbank Elementary School.  Artesia Park was the busiest.  The slowest was at 184th St.  “Probably because it was so isolated,” said Jose Hernandez, a volunteer at the site.  “We were actually excited when someone came by to dump something.”

In contrast, volunteers at Artesia Park reported being very busy, and even those designated for relatively light duty such as flyer distribution helped out in placing items in the dumpster.  Okina Dor is Artesia's Associate Planner.  “They (the event planners) probably  thought office folks such as myself should work hard physically, but Artesia Park was so busy I was compelled to help out,” said Dor.

“We plan on making this an annual event,” said City Manager Maria Dadian.  “Over all, I was very happy with the results of the Just Dump It Campaign.”

L.A. County's Hazardous and Ewaste roundup had to stay later than usual.
The cars begin to line up at Artesia Park.
Mayor John P. Lyon helps out.
Public works crews help load up a bin.
City staff at a busy Artesia Park or forced to redirect would-be dumpers to less busy sites.
A group shot of those at Burbank Elementary School -
Including Mayor John P. Lyon, City Manager Maria Dadian, members of the Miss Artesia Royal Court, Artesia City Employees and Volunteers

 



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