“Combatting illegal dumping has always been a priority for this Council,” said Mayor Steve Hofbauer. “We’re pleased to have developed a solid and aggressive plan that will help everyone play a part in keeping our city looking its best. We also appreciate the ongoing work of the dedicated volunteers that work at least one Saturday every month and who cleared over 800 tons of trash from the desert last year.”
The document is designed to be a living document and will change as needs change, as efforts have been fully implemented, and as new ideas and approaches are identified. Some of the key elements in the plan include actions to be taken by Code Enforcement to address illegal dumping, working with local non-profits and volunteer groups, and increasing penalties for those who are caught illegally dumping.
“It’s encouraging to see groups of concerned and committed residents taking a stand against illegal dumping and forming their own groups who go out on weekends for clean ups,” said Mayor Pro Tem Richard Loa. “We look forward to connecting with our residents to show a united front against the scourge of illegal dumping.”
As part of Palmdale’s Season of Service campaign, the next desert cleanup event will take place on Saturday, April 30, at 70th St. E. and Ave. S, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is available at https://signup.com/go/WWTdgEW.
“The city is also working on providing more opportunities to responsibly dispose of waste items,” said Councilmember Laura Bettencourt. “Free events such as mattress recycling, used oil and filter collections, and paint recycling are all part of the greater plan to engage residents.”
Upcoming events include an oil recycling event that will take place on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Auto Zone at 5022 W. Ave. N. Residents may bring a used oil filter to the store to receive a new free oil filter (not to exceed $15). Limited to two filters per household, filters carried by Auto Zone, and subject to stock on hand.
“Although we have implemented several projects and programs that have made impacts over the year, our staff continues to explore new approaches and ways to engage residents, businesses, and organizations in the fight to curb illegal dumping and make our City even more beautiful,” said Councilmember Austin Bishop.
“To get more information, or to provide comments and recommendations on the Action Plan, please call the City’s Environmental Resources Division at 661-267-5300 or email envirotech@cityofpalmdale.org,” said Councilmember Juan Carrillo.
[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]
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SO YOU KNOW says
I lived in an area that going to the dump was free. You had to show your driver license with you local address to access the dump and dispose of any unwanted items. There was never things dumped anywhere. It worked great. It was funded by some Federal, State and local property taxes. The area was clean and beautiful.
Jackson Brown says
We all know who’s doing it..
ACE says
A SERIES OF MEETINGS WILL STOP THE DUMPING FOR SURE…
HA-HA-HA…
Jason ZINK says
I have suggested many times that the hours of the Landfill need to be longer. There needs to be an Eastside Public Works Yard with available dumpsters. Our City is 20 miles wide. Plus RV sewage dumping stations there and at Marie Kerr Park like many residents have asked city for years. City needs to buy and protect Desert Woodlands. Lancaster has one, so why not a Palmdale park preserve?
Voter says
Why don’t you run for office and take your amazing ideas to the people? Or become a city manager and fix all that is broken?
Tim Scott says
I wouldn’t vote for Zink if he ran for dogcatcher unopposed.
WM Problem says
Why is it that whenever there is event it is held on the Westside, the people on the westside have the money to dump their waste, its on the eastside that residents don’t have the money to pay the over priced dumping fees that waste management charges so they dump in the desert.
Once I was riding my horse in the desert around all the trash, debris and stripped cars out in the Littlerock desert when I can upon a motorcycle cop, I asked him what he was doing and he said trying to get the dirt bike riders and give them tickets cause they are not suppose to ride out there. I asked why don’t you go after the dumpers they are harming the desert more and he said that wasn’t his job. WTF
He said its the city’s job, well no wonder there is so much trash
FWB says
Nothing will ever stop illegal dumping
Litter Bug Patrol says
Unless we finish the wall and deport criminal invaders already bedded down.