Dumping of Solid Waste and Scrap Tires in Your Community

Hidden dump piles, trash strewn property, abandoned buildings filled with junk, and tire piles left by the roadside – community leaders make discoveries like these all the time. Recycling efforts that start out with good intentions and get out of hand with flat markets and poor planning are sometimes to blame, however, local officials are often left to clean up the mess. Community leaders will learn about how to recognize and address these nuisance waste situations and find out about the tools that are available to help. You will hear about nuisance waste sites for materials like shingles, scrap tires, electronic and other recyclable commodities, and how Ohio EPA can help your community address these nuisance dumping situations.