Philly launches new illegal dumping task force: "It's going to cost you"
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
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Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.
In an effort to prevent illegal dumping in Philadelphia neighborhoods, the city is partnering with a local youth organization and a recycling center to give people another option.
City leaders are announcing a partnership with a recycling company in an effort to stop illegal dumping in some hotspots in North Philadelphia.
The city of Philadelphia is ramping up enforcement efforts and going after offenders more aggressively.
Illegal dumping is a significant problem in Philadelphia, costing taxpayers approximately $2 million every year.
It's been a year since the City of Camden took steps toward stopping illegal dumping, and leaders say they're seeing results. The city installed cameras in key areas in July 2024 to catch anyone leaving trash or debris in places they shouldn't. Police said they are able to respond quickly to locations and cite or arrest the people responsible. The mayor spoke about the city's efforts.
A West Philadelphia church asked for help to stop illegal dumping in front of their property. The trash was so large at Temple of Prayer Church on Chestnut Street that members and visitors could no longer enter the parking lot or use the sidewalk. Today, the trash is gone. City sanitation crews came by and removed it all.
A church in West Philadelphia is asking for the city's help to stop illegal dumping on and around its property. Temple of Prayer Church on Chestnut Street reached out after the mountain of trash grew so large, parishioners could no longer enter the parking lot or use the sidewalk. The church has filed reports with the Philadelphia police and will soon be setting up surveillance cameras in the area.
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Crews will begin removing the last of those temporary dumpsters used during the city workers strike, but illegal dumping continues to plague some neighborhoods. Brandon Goldner reports.
As they phase out the neighborhood trash drop-off sites, the city of Philadelphia is now taking extra precautions to try to prevent illegal dumping from happening in the future.
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The district attorney's office announced a new task force focused on stopping what its calling quality of life crimes in the city. That includes things like illegal dumping and excessive trash. This initiative was partially brought on after more than 4,000 tires were found dumped in Tacony Creek Park last month. The city has a date set for later this week to remove them.
Thousands of tires were dumped at Tacony Creek Park. Cleanup set for April 5 as the city works to combat illegal dumping.
Members of city council's Streets and Services Subcommittee heard testimony from neighborhood activists and environmental stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen enforcement.
Community activists held a rather satirical birthday party in North Philadelphia on Thursday to call for an end to what they claim is a vicious cycle of illegal trash dumping.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, announced a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping, including monetary rewards for residents who help them arrest dumpers.
New surveillance cameras and monetary rewards for neighbors who provide information are part of Camden leaders' plan to crack down on illegal dumping and arrest those responsible.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The city is offering community groups money to get rid of tires that were illegally dumped across the city with the Tire Round-up Program.
How would you like to get paid for helping clean up your neighborhood? Philadelphia is offering community groups money to get rid of tires that have been illegally dumped across the city. You can collect a maximum of 1,000 tires
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Jordan Davis joined his two brothers and mom to serve up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families facing food insecurity in Camden.
Jordan Davis joined his two brothers and mom to serve up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families facing food insecurity in Camden.
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