Pike County officials have been working for months to clean up illegal dumps and prosecute those responsible. More than 100 cases are now before judges in Pike District Court. But, recent discoveries indicating businesses are dumping garbage illegally have surprised everyone. Pike County Solid Waste Enforcement Officer Bruce Anderson says they have had suspicions that companies hired by local banks to repossess mobile homes have been dumping their contents illegally. But, a recent phone call reporting an active dump site confirmed it when Anderson caught them in the act of dumping the trash. Anderson says a few businesses are also responsible for the illegal dumping of things like tires, mattresses and even furniture to avoid paying a fee at the county landfill. Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones says companies can prevent this from happening by requiring anyone hired to dispose of garbage to provide a receipt from the landfill before paying for the service.
To report illegal dumping in Pike County, you can call the Pike County Judge Executive’s office at 606-432-6247.
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