A neighbor resorted to tossing bleach in the area to keep rats away.
SAN ANTONIO — A pile of garbage at a west-side apartment complex is not only unsightly, its a breeding ground for pests – and a neighbor tells KENS 5 despite several calls to code compliance she’s been dealing with it for years.
“The smell, the flies, at night, you could see possums, homeless people going through the trash and taking everything out,” she said.
Every day this neighbor has a pungent reminder of what’s outside her door.
“One dumpster for all those apartments is not enough,” she said. “So many arguments with people, not that I want to argue, but I say, ‘Hey, you don’t live here. Why are you throwing trash back there?’ They’ll come and drop off, stoves, refrigerators, furniture.”
This resident has lived near the University Apartments on 2331 Cincinnati Avenue for 14 years. She said she’s resorted to tossing bleach in the area to keep rats away.
She said she called KENS 5 to see if we could get the area cleaned up. About two hours after our crew arrived, the resident we spoke with informed us that a garbage truck picked up the majority of debris.
We called the property manager who told KENS 5, the mess is the responsibility of the city. We received this statement from the management company for the property:
We are aware that one of our properties had some excessive refuse. This was an isolated issue, and we are already addressing it to ensure the property remains clean and safe for all residents. Unfortunately, these things can occasionally happen on properties, but we have waste management protocols in place to prevent any long-term issues. We appreciate the community’s patience and assure everyone that the situation is under control. There is no ongoing concern, and we are and always have been committed to maintaining high standards at our properties.