It originated from a water treatment plant and got dumped into a local site in the 1960s for almost a decade.
Now, the City of Fort Myers has begun to remove this residential health hazard.
However, the highly-anticipated removal of contaminated sludge from an area in Dunbar fell flat Thursday.
Work started on the site early this morning but then stopped with very little activity the rest of the day.
“But I’m glad they [are] finally getting it out.” Residents like Freeman, who live near this sludge site are saying good riddance to the public nuisance.
“Well, I’m glad they’re moving it,” Freeman said.
“This has been a long time coming,” Streets said.
But, that excitement came to a halt when the activity slowed to a stop.
The trucks being loaded with the sludge are supposed to be driven from South Street to I-75 then all the way up to the out-of-state facility.
WINK News has not received a response from the city regarding the projects scheduled timeline for completion.

Water advisories Beckley Water Company has issued a boil-water advisory for customers on Hess Lively Road, Maple Valley Estates and all side streets.
The advisory follows a water main break.
West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 15 customers on Dunbar Avenue from 10th Street to 8th Street in Dunbar.
The advisory follows a water main break.
Customers in these areas should boil their water for at least one full minute prior to use until further notice.
West Virginia American Water has lifted a boil-water advisory for customers on Oakmont Road, Spruce Road and Hazel Road in Charleston.