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Littering in South Philly spans race and generation and is endemic. People misuse street trash cans to dispose of their personal household garbage. So, a trash can on every corner would only lead to a pile of trash on every corner. Residence also fought against street cleaning because they would have to move their cars once a week. The results have been predictable. Our streets and sidewalks are filthy, despite efforts of local individuals and civic associations.
Jeff
Melissa Dribben has been a staff writer at the Inquirer for 18 years. Her current beat chronicles the characters, trends, quirks and challenges of Center City.
Ned Rauch-Mannino is filling in for Melissa while she's on vacation. Ned is the policy and program analyst for the Urban Industry Initiative, an economic development agency of the City of Philadelphia. He helped craft the anti-litter campaign, "Love Where You Live," and works to connect communities to government resources in an effort beautify neighborhoods and educate citizens.
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