The Philadelphia Inquirer

Everyone in Philly knows illegal dumping is a problem. But for many Black, brown, and low-income residents, it’s a crisis.

Illustration of trash on Philadelphia street

Seven out of 10 Latino and Black residents as well as those making less than $50,000 per year, ranked illegal dumping as a top issue in a recent poll. Read more.

Photo: Anton Klusener / Staff Artist; Staff photographs