Environmental problems include:

• Uncollected trash and garbage, litter and debris
• Fallen trees, stumps, dead trees and cut brush
• Demolition remains
• Appliances or furniture in yard
• Auto parts and scrap metal
• Grass over 9 inches tall

Departmental Procedures:

• The Inspector verifies a code violation and issues a written notice to the property's owner describing the problem, asking the owner to comply within 10 days.
• If there is no compliance, the Clean-Up Crew will clean the property and the property owner will be billed for the cost of clean-up. Minimum charge is $111.00.
• The City's Department of Solid Waste can remedy many problems that involve removal of trash and debris. They can be reached at 574.277.8823. 

Department of Code Enforcement 
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1300 S 
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9486