Massive Illegal Dumping Ground In Camden Neighborhood Has Residents Calling ‘ Environmental Racism'

"I've spent a lot of time in this community because as you can see, that dirt pile looked like it was making its way to heaven."

Posted Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 2:10 pm ET

July 9, 2021

A massive pile of garbage is building up in the middle of a Camden neighborhood. Residents are fed up and want something done about it now.

The heart of Bergen Square, a low-income community in Camden, is facing a growing problem.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in this community because as you can see, that dirt pile looked like it was making its way to heaven,” Sheila Roberts said.

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