County expands illegal‑dumping camera program; staff report enforcement gains and new education class

Aug 12, 2026

Solid‑waste staff described a multi‑department illegal‑dumping prevention and camera program that has forwarded hundreds of violations to enforcement since 2023, uses multiple camera types and will pilot an education class and ordinance updates to improve compliance.

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Stacy (Solid Waste staff) reviewed national and local litter trends and introduced the county's illegal‑dumping prevention and surveillance program. She said the county participates in Keep America Beautiful's national litter study and that locally the annual litter index (30 random sites) produces a countywide average of about 2.6 on a 1–4 scale.

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