Those who learn photos of suspects in illegal dumps posted by Crime Stoppers can give anonymous advice and receive a reward for their help.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – City Columbus and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers have announced a partnership to catch suspected illegal dump trucks.
If residents see an illegal landfill or see someone throwing construction debris or other items unacceptable into the city’s residential garbage containers, the city asks residents to report it to the city service center 311.
The city is also asking residents, if possible, to take a photo of the landfill while it is happening, or try to get a description of the suspect, a description of the vehicle or a license plate. The city will share photos of the suspected dump trucks with Crime Stoppers so residents can help identify the suspects.
Those who learn photos of suspects in illegal dumps posted by Crime Stoppers can give anonymous advice and receive a reward for their help.
Since the launch of Clean Neighborhoods, Mayor Andrew Ginter has said the city has allocated more resources and equipment to oil cleaning crews and added several tools to combat illegal landfills.
“In collaboration with Crime Stoppers, we are adding another law enforcement tool and sending a clear message that illegal dumps will not be allowed in Columbus areas,” Ginter said.
Those caught in an illegal landfill in Columbus could be prosecuted or prosecuted for civil misconduct.
The city said the number of charges and convictions for the crime is increasing every year, and a partnership with Crime Stoppers is expected to lead to more convictions.
The mayor’s operating budget for 2022 provides funding for three additional garbage trucks to clean oils.
“The Civil Service Department and our garbage collection teams appreciate the support of Mayor Ginter and the City Council as we are in our districts every day to clean up garbage that has been illegally dumped,” said Civil Service Director Jennifer Gallagher.
Gallagher said her crews had collected nearly 18,000 tons of illegally dumped garbage and nearly 14,000 tires in three years.
