Illegal dumping crisis in Brixton
Resident Jameel Karim shares his frustrations over the worsening conditions in his neighbourhood.
Brixton has become a hotspot for illegal dumping, leaving resident Jameel Karim frustrated and overwhelmed by the growing problem. He has been vocal about the issues since he first reported them in April 2024, coinciding with the construction of illegal rooms next door.
“It’s extremely frustrating to witness this in my neighborhood,” Karim expressed. “I find myself cleaning the streets regularly, but the dirt keeps getting blown against my gate, which jams it continuously. The rat and fly infestations are the worst part.”
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To combat the illegal dumping, Karim has taken matters into his own hands. He has been cleaning the streets himself and even hiring workers to assist him weekly. “I take the rubbish to the dump across the road,” he said. Despite his efforts, he faces constant challenges, as people continue to dump waste even while he is cleaning. “I’ve sent emails to my councillors and contacted the Pickitup illegal dumping hotline, but their emails bounce back, and I receive no response to my WhatsApp messages.”
Karim noted that illegal dumping has only become a significant issue since the illegal rooms were erected next door. “Others see the rubbish and start dumping there too, right across from my house,” he explained. He has reached out to officials, including Kyle Jacobs and the JMPD’s Zezasi illegal dumping initiative, but feels that little has been done to address the situation.
The publication contacted JMPD over the illegal dumping. Updates will be published as soon as they are made available.
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