Mountains of bulky waste on Haarlem street: "This has been going on for four weeks"

Residents of the Waddenstraat in Haarlem have complained about persistent piles of trash, including furniture and garbage bags, that have accumulated for approximately four weeks. The dumping began as tenants vacated apartments in four buildings scheduled for demolition by housing corporation Pre Wonen. Locals reported that people moving out and current residents have been discarding items on the street instead of arranging proper waste removal, creating an unhygienic and unpleasant environment. While some neighbors blame the departing residents for their lack of consideration, others argue that Pre Wonen failed to properly coordinate with the local waste service, Spaarnelanden. Both the housing corporation and the waste management company have now stepped in to address the issue. A cleanup is scheduled for this Thursday, and Pre Wonen intends to install fences and increase surveillance, potentially including cameras, to prevent further illegal dumping. They have also committed to better management practices for future demolition projects involving seven additional buildings in the area.