Dive Brief:

• Long after the snow was cleared from Boston’s streets, a massive pile of ice-covered junk, dirt and waste in Boston’s Seaport District is an ugly reminder of the recent harsh winter. No contractor has been hired to clean up the mess.
• The formerly 75-foot-tall hill of snow, ice and junk has dwindled to three stories. City crews continue to pick away at the hill of dirt, ice and waste, removing trash as they go.
• Michael Dennehy, public works commissioner for Boston, told the Boston Globe that the small mountain of ice and garbage is "a science experiment waiting to happen."

Dive Insight:

While it’s unusual for snow that was piled up months ago to be around in the warm May weather, it’s common for weather to affect waste collection. Removing this junk pile is a task that is best suited for waste professionals, who understand the work.