THE EFFECTS OF
ILLEGAL DUMPING SCALE OF THE PROBLEM
Americans dump roughly 1.5 million tons of illegal waste each year.
Humans created 2.12 billion tons of waste in 2020.
Over 3 billion people currently lack access to controlled waste disposal.
Law enforcement investigated more than 5,000 illegal dump sites and identified 1,684 violators in 2019
THE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL DUMPING
Billions are spent every year in cleanups resulting in increased property taxes & service charges
Decreases property values in surrounding communities
Linked to illness such as asthma, respiratory diseases, headaches, and nausea
80% of ocean pollution comes from inland disposal
COMMONLY DISCARDED ITEMS
Construction Debris
Tires
Appliances
Household Trash
Pro Tip: Donate, reuse or recycle leftover construction materials whenever possible.
Pro Tip: Take old tires to a recycling facility or leave them with a local tire shop for a small fee.
Pro Tip: For working appliances, post a listing on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Offerup.
Pro Tip: Learn your city's trash pickup schedule so you never miss trash day.
Old Cars
Furniture
Pro Tip: Take old cars to a local scrapyard or contact a junk removal service to tow it away for you.
Pro Tip: Contact your local trash pickup service to schedule a time for bulk trash pickup.
HOW TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DUMPING Identify blind spots that could be targetted
Keep your property welllit
Put up "No Trespassing" signs or surveillance camera signs
Install a surveillance system
Lock dumpsters overnight
Report illegal dumping to law enforcement
Mobile Surveillance Cameras for Illegal Dumping Prevention WCCTV's Pole Cameras allow for the direct targeting of locations associated with illegal dumping. They help government, law enforcement, and business owners gather vital evidence and act as a visual deterrent to deter potential offenders. To enhance the camera's effectiveness at fighting illegal dumping, they can be supplied with edge video analytics and LPR cameras to capture clear images of licence plates. Finally, a WCCTV pole camera doesn't just record fly-tipping incidents; when fitted with a blue light alarm or audio address system it can proactively catch illegal dumpers in the act and issue an immediate warning - preventing the crime from happening.
FIND OUT MORE
Sources: LDIW Annual Report 2020 Miami-Dade Conserve Energy Future Texas Disposal Systems
Sources: Dumpsters United States Environmental Protection Agency NCBI BigRentz
Follow us at
www.wcctv.com