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LAWRENCE COUNTY
GOVERNMENT CENTER
430 COURT STREET
NEW CASTLE, PA. 16101
(724) 658-2541
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The decisions you make with your trash do matter and have consequences!
 
What is
Illegal Dumping?
Illegal dumping
is the disposal of solid waste (Trash) in an unpermitted area.
It’s also known as “open dumping”, “fly dumping”, “midnight dumping”, and
“scattering rubbish.”
There are NO permitted waste disposal
facilities in Lawrence County.
Unlike litter, illegal dumping does not occur accidentally.
Illegal
Dumping in Lawrence County
Two studies have
been done in Lawrence County to determine the extent of the problem.
The first study was conducted in the early 1990’s and resulted in the
identification of 87 sites.
Of these 87 sites, 61 are located within 100 feet of a wetland.
As a result of the study, Lawrence County implemented several programs to help
address materials commonly found in the sites.
Frequently
Dumped Items
Recyclables
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Tires
C&D Waste
HHW
Yard Waste
Paint Cans
Mattresses
Car Parts
White Goods
Carpeting
Furniture
Toys
Clean Fill
TV's
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Programs
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Trees: How to Plant & Prune
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Residential Recycling Program
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Ellwood City Earth Day Celebration
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Special Collection for Appliances, Electronics, Tires,
Batteries, and Fluorescent Lights
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Common Household Chemicals & Paints Collection
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Unused & Outdated Medications Collection
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Big Blue Bin Program
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Group Education
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Tire Collection
“Trash Attracts Trash”
this is a common and very accurate phrase. Illegally dumped trash will attract
additional dumping in that area because people believe that it is a safe spot to
dump. One improperly disposed item,
including yard debris, can set off a chain reaction that is harmful to your
community.
Notice!!!!
Leaving items, including
recyclables beside or near any form of trash collection containers including the
Big Blue Bins is
illegal and enforceable by law! Not only is it unsightly and often results in
litter blowing through the area, but it also
attracts additional illegal behavior. This also includes the disposal of
nonrecyclable items in the container.
Illegal Dumping Hurts Communities
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1.
Economically
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Cleanups are expensive ($200 million nationwide and $700-$1,000 per
ton to pick up locally)
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Decrease in land and property value
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Tourism impacts
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Equipment damage
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Loss of revenue
2. Environmentally
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Water pollution
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Soil Pollution
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Air Pollution
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Destroys wildlife habitat
3. Safety
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Source of potential injuries
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Creates breeding grounds for disease carrying mosquitoes and other
vectors
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Meth lab materials are sometimes discarded in illegal dumps
4. Socially
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Attracts crime and other
unwanted behavior
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Destroys community pride
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Illegally dumped debris
attracts other trash
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