Presenting: Trash Dumps of Sheffield

 

When an ice or wind storm comes through, we expect delays in rubbish/limb collection. Otherwise, we expect it weekly. What would you say if rubbish in your neighborhood lay molding on the ground for weeks or even months? You might say you lived in Sheffield.

Sheffield, where all extra money goes to John Elkington's project.Someone asked us recently if we had anything personal against Elkington? No, we don't. We had never heard of him until Inspiration Landing. We do have a problem with someone who uses the less fortunate, be it a person or a town. This is what we believe Elkington has done.

As most of you know, our blogger J. Redmon lives in the City on the Bluff...or is it the Center of the Shoals. Whatever it's called, most of it is filthy. Even Elkington once demanded a city-wide cleanup. 

Now, a few words from J.:

The Third World Country That Is Sheffield

Last night over supper my 84 year old dad was commenting on 'how trashy' Sheffield has gotten. He grew up in this area. He says he has 'never seen' things so bad. Debris from the wind storm 2 weeks ago is going untouched. Litter and garbage are piling up on every curb. As he left he said, 'Pride goeth before the fall'.

Does the city that claims to be 'The Heart of The Shoals' have no pride?

This mess (pictured at top) has been sitting here for over a month. This is JUST ONE such spot of many around Sheffield. Disgusting...and I don't mean the trash. I mean City Hall, the Mayor, and the City Council.