Northumberland OPP are warning the public that illegal dumping of garbage is an offence and that those found in violation will be charged.
This after police responded to a complaint regarding garbage that was illegally dumped adjacent to a trail in the area of Bowmanton Road in Alnwick-Haldimand Township.
Police responded to the complaint around 8:20 a.m. on Thursday.
Anyone caught with illegally dumping garbage can be charged with 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
“Clean-up efforts can be costly for taxpayers and this is not a victimless crime. It is one that impacts the environment and quality of life in a community,” OPP say in a release.
“The OPP are requesting citizens contact police immediately when they observe suspicious vehicles dumping unknown materials and garbage. Please note the vehicle description, licence plate number, occupant description and direction of travel.”
Anyone with information regarding this, or any incident, is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.
Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222.8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.