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Portsmouth staff propose scheduled bulk pickups, fees and tougher penalties to curb illegal dumping
Summary
City staff described growing illegal dumping and contractor debris, recommended scheduled bulk pickups, a fee for unscheduled oversized setouts, stronger penalties (fines $250–$2,500, up to 12 months jail) and use of cameras; council asked staff to refine proposals and return with enforceable language.
City Manager Steven Carter and waste‑management staff briefed the council on repeated illegal dumping and uncontrolled bulk setouts that strain operations and increase costs. Carter said the current ordinance allows weekly bulk collection "without scheduling" and that enforcement has been inconsistent.
Staff described the legal penalties already on the books—illegal dumping is a class 1 misdemeanor with fines they cited as "$250 to $2,500" and up to 12 months in jail—and proposed…
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