MEMPHIS, Tenn.– People living in a south Memphis community said they’re sick of illegal dumping on their road and something must be done.

WREG noticed all the trash that is plaguing Windsor Road last week.

“Friends and family they come over and that’s the first thing they ask, why is all the trash out there? I say hey, we can’t stop it,” explained Ronald Webster.

Webster has lived on Windsor Road for two years.

“It’s a big problem,” he said.

Webster could see the trash from his driveway.

Bottles, papers, tires even a mattress were all on the side of the well traveled road.

On Monday WREG counted at least 18 tires spread along 100 yards of the road.

“The city comes and picks the trash up. The next night or the next day it’s back out there,” said Webster.

Webster said the city is trying to fix the problem, but he wants those responsible to be held accountable.

The City of Memphis Public Works Office was closed on Monday but Memphis Police said when officers aren’t handling their normal calls, they check the hot spots known for dumping.

The city said it’s also using cameras too, but Webster said he doesn’t know of any along Windsor Road.

Chip Washington with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said patrolling for dumpers can be tough because of limited resources, but said the public is usually how they nab the polluters.

“In this town somebody knows somebody who is related to somebody and people are very good at helping out when we need them,” said Washington.

Webster said he’s hoping his street can get some help.

“They need to do something,” he said.

Memphis Police said if they catch someone dumping, they can issue them a City Ordinance Summons and the suspect would have to appear before a judge in environmental court.