123 truckloads hauled from troubled Middleton property in multi-day nuisance cleanup

MIDDLETON, Idaho (CBS2) — A long-troubled property on South Hawthorne Avenue in Middleton has been cleared of a massive amount of nuisance material after a multi-day abatement effort that city officials said addressed ongoing safety concerns.

On Aug. 31, the Middleton Police Department’s code enforcement specialist executed an administrative warrant for inspection and nuisance abatement at the property. The abatement was completed Sept. 5.

During the project, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removed 123 truckloads — about 1,845 cubic yards — of nuisance material from the property. The removal included 61 loads of wood, 13 loads of metal, 23 loads of general rubbish, 26 loads of unspecified nuisance material, 40 tires and more than 10 dead animals.

Code enforcement also inspected the residence with the city building official and the deputy chief fire marshal. Officials said additional steps will be taken to address the residence because of conditions observed inside the structure.

The property owner is responsible for the costs associated with the nuisance abatement.

“This was a significant undertaking and an important step toward addressing long-standing nuisance and safety concerns at the property,” officials said. “We appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved in getting the job done and helping keep Middleton a safe, clean community.”