City officials in Oakland have introduced a new tool to combat illegal dumping. This initiative is part of their efforts to address the long-standing issue of trash being dumped in neighborhoods across the city. The new tool has already shown promising results, with a significant amount of trash collected.

So far, it has picked up 34,000 pounds of trash. Further details about the new tool and Oakland's cleanup efforts can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, which reported on the city's initiative to tackle illegal dumping.