Trash was found stacked between and behind overflowing dumpsters at the Deer Creek and Silver Trail Apartment complexes. Both complexes to press charges if perpetrators are identified. Michael Owen photo.
What may seem like a harmless way to dispose of trash by using a business’s dumpster is actually illegal and can have serious consequences. Illegal dumping costs local businesses time and money to clean up unauthorized waste while creating health and safety concerns for the community. Overflowing dumpsters can attract insects, rodents, and wildlife, create trip hazards, and increase the risk of ex…