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These pigs soiled our nest

Some Fresno streets turn into eyesores during Operation Cleanup.
Some Fresno streets turn into eyesores during Operation Cleanup. The Fresno Bee file

I don’t usually place items out in the street for the annual pick-up, but this year our washer and dryer pooped out on us just before the pick-up date so it came at a good time.

I don’t put anything out really early as many other residents do. The pick-up was on a Wednesday, so I put them out Monday evening. That night two people in a passenger car parked in front of the washer and dryer, dismantled them and took the parts they wanted. The remainder was left strung out all over the street – screws scattered everywhere.

In addition, they were “thoughtful” enough to leave us with two old tires to dispose of. Wasn’t that sweet of them!

Omar Girton, Fresno

This story was originally published July 8, 2017 at 4:32 PM with the headline "These pigs soiled our nest."

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