Illegal dumping has become a problem across South Florida, officials say
Among the most persistent problems are old tires, which local leaders say are creating blight and environmental concerns.
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Among the most persistent problems are old tires, which local leaders say are creating blight and environmental concerns.
Zion Seventh-day Adventist Church faces illegal dumping, but Miami-Dade says no fines will be issued and cleanup will be free.
Officials emphasized that dumping on either private or public property is a crime. Police will enforce the law, and violators risk arrest.
Miami-Dade County is teaming up with the City of Hialeah to crack down on illegal dumping. Officials said Northeast 150/4 Avenue has become overrun with trash. They said people have been dumping in the middle of the night. Now, the plan is twofold. One, clean up what's already there and two, keep offenders from doing it again.
County used surveillance cameras, near Northwest 74th Street and North 12th Avenue.
Sam Accursio is among Miami-Dade County farmers who have become accustomed to finding junk dumped on their property.
Sam Accursio is among Miami-Dade County farmers who have become accustomed to finding junk dumped on their property.
Illegal dumping concerns prompted Miami-Dade police to raid a property in SW Miami-Dade.
A Hollywood resident is upset after video captured a maintenance crew intentionally dumping debris.
A Hollywood resident is upset after video captured a maintenance crew intentionally dumping debris.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said waste removers had to clean up 10,380 pounds of debris from the scene.
