Illegal dumps present a potential hazard in our community.
Contamination of groundwater, surface water or land, and fire hazards are specific examples. Previous to this policy, the County Department of Health and Environment investigated dumpsites on a compalint basis, and encouraged voluntary action to close them. In situations where this was not achieved, cases were referred to the State Health Department for possible enforcement action. The County now desires to initiate enforcement action under the authority authorized in the State Solid Waste Act. The Act authorizes boards of county commissioners to bring action in District Court to force compliance.