“The High Desert is not a dump and shouldn’t be treated as such,” Wilk said in a news release. “Last week I met with iHeart Lake Los Angeles and they provided me with some jaw dropping photos of the debris left in the High Desert. I think these photos had a tremendous impact on the Committee’s decision. They clearly show the extent of the problem and the disproportional impact it has on rural and disadvantaged areas.”
Between January of 2017 and March 2019, 89 Antelope Valley properties had a Notice of Building Code Violation recorded by the Department of Public Works. Each of these properties had dumping of waste exceeding 50 cubic yards.
SB 409 seeks to reduce unlawful dumping by increasing penalties and requiring that property owners obtain state and local permits prior to allowing dumping on their property. The bill also holds truckers responsible for transporting waste for the purpose of unlawful dumping, and expands the agencies authorized to declare a property a nuisance with unlawfully dumped waste.
The measure received support from CA Association of Professional Scientists, the State’s employed scientists responsible for protecting the public, wildlife, and natural resources from waste and pollution.
SB 409 now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee, where it will be assessed for its fiscal costs to the State and localities.
[Information via news release from Scott Wilk, 21st Senate District representative.]
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Alexis says
The only similarity going on between illegal dumping and political parties, is that political parties insist on dumping on each other.
Alexis says
I already know that it’s the commenters that blame the homeless for the disgusting garbage they generate, that are sneaking about dumping illegally. Hypocrites living under a roof that are damaging the environment while pointing their dirty fingers at the homeless. You can go out in the wilderness and see a person diving a 2019 truck dumping garbage.
Rego says
Right on Ignacio
You NAILED IT
Laughing says
What a bunch of loser comments.
We all know that it is both lying parties (republicans and Democrats) that do the dumping.
Next time lose the propaganda, grow some spines and vote independent. Vote across party lines for the actual best of show though their actions politicians.
Buff says
Socialist say ok to dump have property owner pick up the cost to clean it up. If not cleaned up all share the filth. All equal go Socialist Democrats. Walk Away Movement will help you.
Unlawful Dumping says
“SB 409 seeks to reduce unlawful dumping by increasing penalties…”
Unless the authorities consistently and strictly enforce the laws, nothing will change.
Recycler says
Reduce the cost for locals at the landfill, the cost is too high.
Alby says
I feel like I can’t blame a race or political party on this one because I’ve seen everyone and their mothers dump trash out in Palmdale and lancaster. They should have a special place in jail for these people.
M Endress says
Lets encourage, introduce these people to use the legal dumps in Castaic and Palmdale by waiving the fee to obvious small loads.
Limit the time to spring and fall seasons. Most of these appear to be personal use or someone trying to make money on a small job.
Every homeowner should get a 1 time free use per year as well. Many are trying to comply with weed abatement for fire safety.
Try it, it would be worth it.
Our area is increasingly becoming a dump spot and its not easy to catch people.
This is a situation that needs immediate attention!
Nelson says
People are constantly dumping mattresses, etc. near the soccer fields in east Lancaster. I seems that a few well placed cameras could catch them in the act and put a dtop to it
RAY RAY SMITH says
MOST OF THE PEOPLE DUMPING TRASH ARE TRUMP SUPPORTERS THAT CANT AFFORD TRASH SERVICE
Sammie says
And …ghett0 H00dRat 0bama voters who act like they’ve never seen a trash can before!
RepublicansForever says
Man I hope Trump wins and and then Mike Pence for 8 years and then Ivanka will run.
If you don’t vote for Ivanka you are sexist. Be nice if there was a minority women to run for the Republicans . That way if you don’t vote for here you are a racist and a sexist.
Republicans Forever.
Tim Scott says
This is perhaps an appropriate comment under an article about unwanted trash and how hard it is to get rid of.
Mike says
Thank you Tim Scott. Can you tell me your definition of HoodRat?
Ignacio P. says
Actually its people like you who are illegally dumping trash but blaming others for their actions (socialist). Trump supporters have jobs and pay their Waste Management bills and take their big items to the dump. Get a grip on reality.