How is this a city issue? As far as I understand it, waste management is not owned or operated by the city. Next time I suggest calling waste management or the OPD. chances are that this report will be completely ignored as it is only viewed by the City of Oakland maintenance department.

Waste Management trucks have been driving recklessly in my neighborhood for years and ejecting garbage out of the back of the trucks.

I complained to WM many times andalso called the City of Oakland Contract Administrator, but it seems that City is very cozy with WM and the probem just never gets solved.

mballard, I'm not sure why you needed to post a nasty comment. I did call WM. I posted it here in the off chance that it would help get a response out of WM because the City contracts with them.

your post obviously does not fall under the jurisdiction of Oakland Public Works. It was my understanding that this service was meant to be used to report maintenance issues...not private company employees speeding. it would be like posting that a AT&T service truck was speeding in your neighborhood. My comment was not meant to be rude, I am sorry you took it that way.

Hmmm, I did not know that "This service" was only meant to be used to report maintenance issues to OPW. Obviously, I too needed to benefit from your comment. I too thought it could be used for community issues and to report about problems areas and problems in the various neighborhoods so all the neighbors would be aware of on going issues. If those trucks always speed, now more neighbors can ask them to stop speeding and more voices get more response! If this was reported in the wrong category now we all know better and thank you for pointing that out.

"SeeClickFix encouraging residents to become active citizens in taking care of and improving their city by reporting non-emergency issue in their neighborhood."

Just because I'm not requesting that DPW fix a pothole or replace a broken speed sign doesn't mean this is necessarily the wrong forum for this post.

I have to respectfully disagree. this is obviously a traffic issue and police department issue...not public works department issue. they are the ones who monitor the reports, & I seriously doubt that any of that information would be passed on to the parties that it needs to be passed on to. I guess I will report the next speeding vehicle I see.

While seeclickfix does transfer/refer reports of things like dead dogs to Animal Services and reports of Abandoned Vehicles to OPD, it's best to report it directly to the agency concerned. In this case, to Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) at (510) 613-8710. They can see who was driving that route at that time.

To mballard;

Waste Management has a contract with the City of Oakland to provide garbage pickup services. I have no doubt that violations of the law are not permitted by this contract. The Oakland Police Department ticketing WM for moving violations? That is a joke. Since it is all about MONEY with WM, complain to the Contract Administrator in the Business Division and insist on finding out the results. I have called WM many times. They are SO SORRY, but nothing changes.

My opinion on all of it is that conventional channels to address questions/concerns seem to go nowhere. Calls are never returned, emails bounce back, or even finding the proper department to contact can be a nightmare. I've experienced it many times trying to get help with the city or a related agency, only to throw my hands up at it all. I work in a local government agency and know firsthand how ridiculous it all is.

This site may have started as a place to report infrastructure issues, but obviously it's filling a necessary void for many as a place to gather information to better their community. I don't feel anyone should be dismissed for that. However, interpreting the emotion behind someone's commentary online can almost always be misconstrued; everyone is guilty of that from time to time. Personally, I will continue to use the site as I have been and if there is something that I can contribute to, great! But if not, I just don't respond to it. Overall, it's been very helpful for me for reporting issues and getting feedback.

That's discouraging to hear, Sentinel. How is your neighborhood parking problem, by the way? Neighbor still illegally blocking off spaces?

When I don't know how to approach something, I usually email my Neighborhood Services Coordinator and she points me to the right dept or contact person. She's been a great resource.

Hello Eileen,

No change in the unlawful encrochment issue. It doesn't look like Public Works is up to doing anything, so I'll try the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. Thanks for the advice, Eileen.

Ah, I'm sorry to hear that. It's amazing how many people think the space in front of their home is their's alone. Does anyone just move the orange things out of the way and park there? I would.

To Eileen,

The reality is that people who use cones in front of their homes are "territorial" types and tend to overreact when they feel you are a "threat" to their "space". Again, I am going to try the Neighborhood Services Coordinator and let them take the heat on this one.

True! I hope the NSC is able to help you with it.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency addressed this issue on 01/03/2014, service request # 496781.