Could there be a problem with another tenant storing 15+ large plastic bags of empty water

[no_hypocrisy]

bottles against the side of our house? Would it effect rain drainage? Or attract rodents? He refuses to recycle and claims the bags of bottles are there until he can sell the empties.

[brewens]

1. If it looks like shit and bothers you is reason enough to complain to the landlord

or call the cops. I'd think the fire department might have a problem with that too. I know they don't like vehicles parked so tight to buildings that their guys can't squeeze by.

[Boxerfan]

7. Call the cops on a trash complaint....

Waste of time for the most part & have you seen how cops handle even simple problems nowadays?. The tenant could end up dead because of such a call.
County if you want to call anyone but maybe figure it is hard to recycle with Covid limitations at the recycle centers.

[634-5789]

2. Yeah, that's a problem.

Sounds like the start of a hoarding situation. NIP IT IN THE BUD.

[Statistical]

3. I am guessing this is a hoarder? I didn't think there was a market for used empty water bottles.

[Boxerfan]

8. In a lot of states you pay a deposit at purchase. Each bottle is a dime here in Oregon.

And the homeless rely on the proceeds a great deal. It does stop the littering problem.

But it is nearly impossible to recycle nowadays. At least in my area.

[eppur_se_muova]

4. It's a fire hazard. Plastic burns. nt

[Boxerfan]

5. Have you attempted to recycle bottles after Covid?

It was a chore before but I got it done on a semi monthly basis. And now I have about 5 months worth waiting because the lines are so long to get your deposits back.
This is almost $200.00 worth for my family.

I'd suggest Y'all lighten up for heavens sake.

[RockRaven]

6. May attract rats/rodents as a shelter. They shit and piss indiscriminately in such places.

And, of course, once they have found a nice refuge those rodents chew everything and try to eat everything.

As noted by others a fire hazard both as something which burns readily and something which will get in the way of firefighters if something else is burning and they need access.

And it will trap moisture against the side of the building. Depending on the climate and construction materials/techniques, this could facilitate mold/mildew/fungi/moss or termites/other insects damaging the building.

The landlord should care but you would know best of they actually will or not. Also you're in the best position to judge whether or not it is worth it to try to get them involved -- depends on the various personalities, etc.

[2naSalit]

9. How long have they been there?

And how long does the tenant say they be removed?

If they render cash when recycled, and they actually will be recycled... I'd leave them be, some folks aren't willing to talk about money issues and this could just be one way the other tenant has to gain a little pocket change.

[littlemissmartypants]

10. If I called anyone I would consider calling the health department. nt