Attacking Illegal Dumping with a Smart Idea

摘要

Across the country, illegal dumping has become an enormous economic burden on cities. For example, in 1995, Chicago spent more than $14 million cleaning up after illegal dumpers. However, after implementing a multi-faceted prevention program, which incorporated strict laws, enforcement, cleanup and public education, the city reduced its cost to $8 million in 1998 to clean up illegal dump sites.