DUFFERIN OPP IS WARNING THAT IF YOU ARE FOUND DUMPING GARBAGE ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE CHARGED
Dufferin OPP Detachment
DATE: September 23, 2024
DUFFERIN OPP IS WARNING THAT IF YOU ARE FOUND DUMPING GARBAGE ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE CHARGED
(AMARANTH, ON) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds citizens that the illegal dumping of garbage is an offence and those found in violation will be charged.
The Township of Amaranth reports an increase in the unsightly illegal dumping of garbage. Items being dumped along roadways range from household garbage, tires, construction waste and even restaurant waste.
The clean-up efforts can be very costly for all Dufferin County taxpayers. The OPP are requesting citizens contact the police immediately when they observe suspicious vehicles dumping unknown materials and garbage.
Anyone caught illegally dumping may be charged with one of more of the following:
· Engage in Prohibited Activity - Trespass to Property Act
· Littering Highway Prohibited - Highway Traffic Act
· Deposit Waste without Environmental Approval - Environmental Protection Act
· Illegal Dumping - Town or Township By-Law
If you witness suspicious vehicles dumping unknown materials in the act, immediately report it to OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Please note vehicle description, licence plate number, occupant description and direction of travel.
To report illegal dumping after the fact, please contact the Town or Township found in.
For those looking for a place to legally dispose of waste visit Dufferin Transfer Station at:
Orangeville - Dufferin Transfer Station Page | GFL Environmental
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.