KNED Help Desk

File V: Roadside Dumping

The Problem

The dumping of different types of wastes--such as plastic bags, water bottles, cans, tires, batteries, furniture, and other household items--is a growing problem and needs our attention.

The Threat

Households wastes may contain organic and hazardous materials such as chemicals, motor oils, herbicides, pesticides, paints, etc.

Roadside dumping can pose significant environmental and public health problems. Dump sites can harbor and attract insects, rats, mice, skunks, and other many pests that spread diseases.

Garbage dumped near rivers, creeks, ponds, and lakes can pollute our water quality and affect our health and the ecosystem.

The Reality

Roadside dumping is unsightly, unhealthy, and illegal.