Columbus addresses illegal dumping after residentsâ complaints Columbus addresses illegal dumping after residents complaints By Cindy Centofanti | January 8, 2021 at 9:52 PM EST - Updated January 9 at 12:02 AM COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Trash buildup around certain parts of Columbus has been a concern for some residents for months, and theyâre blaming city leaders who are now taking action. At Lawyers Lane and Forsyth Avenue, it may not look like much Friday, but a couple of days ago, the area was filled with mattresses, flooring, and bags of garbage. Mayor Skip Henderson says the city has started to clean up this area after multiple complaints.