Illegal Dumpsites
The Sheriff’s Office allocates significant
resources in the detection and apprehension of individuals who
utilize illegal dumpsites in Washington County.
Clues discovered at dump sites are pursued.
Illegal dumping is a Misdemeanor, unless a large
number of tires are found, then the dumping is considered a
Felony.
Dumping tires is an environmental hazard and penalties
are significantly increased.
When investigating a dumpsite the most common
items found are furniture, tires, roofing shingles, and disposable
diapers. Ironically, Yard waste is often found in these sites
packed into plastic bags.
Most people who dump their trash onto someone
else’s property simply do not want to pay $5 a month to
have their trash picked up.
