PENN HILLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - Three individuals from the Pittsburgh area have been charged as part of Penn Hills' new strategy aimed at ending illegal dumping.

Penn Hills Code Enforcement says it caught three people -- residents of Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh and Carnegie -- on camera. They're now being charged with illegal dumping.

The new strategy involves cameras, increased fines and cleanup of illegal dumpsites.

They say fines up to $2,000 are now allowed.

"It is an insult to everyone in this community," said Penn Hills Municipal Manager Scott Andrejchak in a press release.

"If you come here to dump, you will be identified publicly and Penn Hills will hand you a bill for thousands of dollars."