Photo: Shuttlestock<\/p>\n
Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love, but that sentiment doesn\u2019t seem to extend to our trash issues.<\/p>\n
Has this always been the case?<\/p>\n
As we approach this time of year, it\u2019s disheartening for those living near Temple University. The influx of students can lead to a messy environment when they move in and when they move out, and it often feels like no one takes responsibility for the aftermath.<\/p>\n
While there are times when additional trash trucks are employed to manage the excess waste, there are still days when pickups are missed. Calls to the city or Temple often go unanswered.<\/p>\n
As a homeowner near Temple University, I find the situation quite frustrating. It seems some students lack consideration, tossing items out of windows and treating the area carelessly. They wouldn\u2019t behave this way in their own homes, so why treat a temporary residence with such disregard? It\u2019s crucial that we shift this mindset; we need to take action.<\/p>\n
These individuals are young adults and should be held accountable for their actions. It\u2019s important for Temple University to take appropriate measures, particularly since they had this good neighbor policy! From what I see, they\u2019re not being<\/a> good neighbors.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve noticed that similar situations aren\u2019t occurring at the University of Pennsylvania, and it raises some questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n I can\u2019t help but wonder how people have become accustomed to navigating their daily lives around trash. It\u2019s baffling. When did this become acceptable? The presence of litter on sidewalks and unclean streets shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n Recently, we\u2019ve seen a rise in rodent infestations throughout the city, and trash is a significant contributor to this problem.<\/p>\n One observation is the lack of adequate trash receptacles. Every household should have a proper trash can with a lid, rather than relying on bags that are prone to tearing. In multi-family buildings, each residence should be equipped with a designated trash receptacle.<\/p>\n It\u2019s all too easy for rodents to rip open a plastic bag, especially on trash collection days. If a bag breaks, the trash often remains uncollected.<\/p>\n