The county has provided dumpsters, also called green boxes, at convenient sites for rural citizens. The green boxes are periodically emptied and the trash disposed of properly. The operation of this system is paid for with a county sales tax. Illegal dumping in Delaware County has decreased dramatically since these green boxes have been available. There are no state funds available for the clean up of illegal roadside dumps.
State law does allow counties, cities, and towns to form solid waste management districts.
If approved by a vote of the people, these districts can levy and collect taxes to provide alternatives to illegal dumping for rural areas. If you have a problem with illegal dumping on your property of if you witness illegal dumping, contact your local District Attorney. You can also organize a grass-roots movement to support a regional solid waste management district. The Board of County Commissioners can call an election to set up such a district. Remember, roadside dumping is unsightly, unhealthy, and illegal.