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SJ Blight Program Buried In Trash Cleanup & Illegal Dumping
The cleanup program removed 9.5 million pounds of trash from San Jose's public spaces as of the 2022-23 fiscal year — a 19% increase.

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The cleanup program removed 9.5 million pounds of trash from San Jose's public spaces as of the 2022-23 fiscal year — a 19% increase.

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