SANTA CRUZ: Tons of trash removed from Pogonip Park

Five tons of trash was removed from Pogonip Park in Santa Cruz.

This past week, the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Parks Unit partnered with Santa Cruz Park Rangers, Roaring Camp Railroad and Labor Ready workers to take on the job. According to Santa Cruz PD, six railroad cars were needed to haul the trash away.

SCPD Park Unit Officers and Park Rangers said the cleanup was necessary because of the potential threat of biohazards in the area and other types of hazardous waste.

The department said Pogonip Park is an ongoing public safety concern. The area is known to be a hideout for crimes including, illegal camping, drug use, theft and dumping.

SCPD and Santa Cruz Park Rangers said they will continue to oversee the area and conduct more cleanups to restore the area.