Northern Ireland Illegal Dumping Fines a "Fraction" of Cost of Cleaning up Mess, Report Finds

Northern Ireland illegal dumping fines a "fraction" of cost of cleaning up mess, report finds

Audit Office says inspection visits to high-risk sites have significantly reduced in recent years

Crisis Center urges public to stop illegal dumping

BAY CITY — The Crisis Center in Bay City is asking members of the community to stop leaving furniture and other large items outside its facility after hours, citing a growing problem that’s putting a strain on its limited resources.

Santa Cruz County Sets Steep Fines for Illegal Dumping

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure will increase penalties for illegal dumping violations in unincorporated areas. The new fines take effect July 11. The move follows a vote by the Board of Supervisors to significantly raise fines to help protect the environment, said Tiffany Martinez, departmental communications officer. Fines will start at $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000…