What Is Illegal Dumping and How To Prevent This From Occurring

When was the last time you did something purely mischievous? And exactly what did you do? It probably didn’t go well if it was something like discarding junk or trash in someone’s dumpster! It may have appeared that the waste accumulated was minimal, but the question isn’t whether there was more or less debris. What must be considered is, it is absolutely unlawful to dispose of garbage in a dumpster that don’t belongs to you. And if you are guilty of doing so, that was a careless move on your part! After all, throwing garbage into the dumpsters on anyone’s private property is a serious offense, especially if you don’t have permission from the owner.

What is ‘Unlawful Dumping’?

Illegal dumping is not a new concept. Piling trash in someone else’s dumpster is referred to as ‘illegal dumping’ by environmental protection departments and experts. This is not only a despicable act, but it is also unlawful.

What solutions are available to prevent illegal dumping:

When there is illegal dumping, there are a few preventative actions you can take.

Place the dumpster in confined areas:

Placing your dumpster inside of a fenced area, a barn, a garage, or even an outbuilding will help prevent people from trashing your neighbourhood. The likelihood that someone will take advantage of your situation is much diminished when you make it tough for them to reach your dumpster!

Tarp the dumpster:

It is advised to use a tarp because the majority of people who own dumpsters don’t have a visible location or a fenced-in yard to keep it secure. In this manner, the trash can is kept safe even while not in use. Additionally, it is well sheltered from bad weather disasters like rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall.

Dumpsters must not be placed close to public footpaths:

It’s similar to how you keep dumpsters out of dark places. To keep the dumpster, avoid public walkways such as alleyways, sidewalks, and streets. Most people, who are often mischievous enough to toss something inside, will not be able to do so! Rather than an open street with heavy traffic, try keeping it near your house or apartment building.

Reach Regency Recycling Corporation at (718) 525-7100 if you are looking for a quick Dumpster Rental in East Meadow NY! No matter what type of waste you want to accommodate, we have the dumpster ready to be rented.