Dumpster Diving....Literally
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:04 pm
Every year with the budget deficit and corruption in the City of Dallas (particularly in the Oak Cliff suburb), it's slim-pickings when it comes to swimming pools. So when desperate times call for desperate measures, 2 neighbors leased a giant 20 ft. dumpster (mainly used for construction, demolition, etc.) for 2 months, sanded the sides, lined with bilboard tarp and washed it down with bleach and water.
Yesterday, City officials were concerned that this unique invention could harbor mosquitos, since there is no pumping system to circulate the water. They will be making a visit because they're interested in taking a look at their setup to make a determination. I'd say it's much better than those "kiddie pools".
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Debbie Denmon - WFAA-TV wrote:DALLAS, Texas — It's slim pickings when it comes to finding a public swimming pool in Oak Cliff, so a Dumpster will have to do.
"Everybody thinks this is really weird," conceded Marianna Griggs, who leased the king-size trash container to create a refreshing respite.
Griggs and her neighbor Zac Lytle wanted a pool, and figured they could make one. Their invention is making news for sure. The Oak Cliff Advocate captured video of the 20-foot Dumpster being transformed.
Yesterday, City officials were concerned that this unique invention could harbor mosquitos, since there is no pumping system to circulate the water. They will be making a visit because they're interested in taking a look at their setup to make a determination. I'd say it's much better than those "kiddie pools".
Link to full story.