Garbage House

Residents in a northwest Detroit neighborhood say they're living next to a makeshift garbage dump, on Lenore Street at Grand River, about a quarter mile northeast of Telegraph Road. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Garbage House

Ed, who lives across the street, said police and sanitation workers have seen it, but have done nothing about it. He's worried about rats. (credit/WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Garbage House

A view of the back of the house. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Garbage House

A view of the back of the house. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Garbage House

A view of the back of the house from Grand River. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Garbage House

Cars zip by the mess that can be seen from Grand River. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell).