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My neighbor has a big pile of garbage/animal waste behind his house and it smells. Can the DNR make him clean it up?

April 26, 2017Animal big DNR garbage House Neighbor pile smells waste

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My neighbor has a big pile of garbage/animal waste behind his house and it smells. Can the DNR make him clean it up?

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Although Department staff may be able to discuss the situation with your neighbor, your local public health office may be able to require a clean up because of potential vermin and rat problems. In addition, some local ordinances have regulations that prohibit this type of storage.