PINE HILLS, Fla. – “Our neighborhood has become a trash dump,” Donald Holibut told News 6.
He is a local business owner frustrated by the illegal dumping near his office, Precision Cycle Incorporated, on Silverton Street. He is among several residents in the Pine Hills area who have reported the growing problem of trash accumulation.
A viewer alerted News 6 to the situation through the ClickOrlando Results Desk, prompting our immediate action. The scene reveals a chaotic mix of rags, pictures and even parts of an old boat.
Commissioner Mike Scott from Orange County District 6 responded right away to our request to help them get results. He met with us to discuss solutions.
“We have had a problem with illegal dumping across the county, specifically in District 6,” Scott told News 6.
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In response, the commissioner contacted the county’s Public Works Department to arrange for cleanup efforts. Plans include deploying trucks to remove the debris, installing “no dumping” signs, and exploring long-term solutions such as additional lighting and surveillance.
Scott emphasized the safety risks posed by the trash.
“This should be a place to park a fire truck for emergency services. You can’t have all of this blocking here, it puts residents at risk,” he said.
Holibut hopes for strict consequences for those responsible for the dumping, suggesting that surveillance cameras could deter offenders.
Authorities are working to clear the trash as soon as possible, utilizing specialized trucks equipped with claws to handle the large debris. News 6 will continue to monitor the situation.
