The one thing that the world will never be rid of is trash. Trash is a problem in every single city across the US and even the world. Amarillo deals with trash issues, and recently, the trash problem has caused issues in Borger.
Every single city fights the curse of illegal dumping.
What is Illegal Dumping?
The unlawful disposal of waste in unauthorized locations like roadsides, vacant lots, waterways, or even someone else’s dumpster, often to avoid fees or because proper disposal is inconvenient
Illegal dumping causes eyesores and is just lazy on the part of the dumper. Most of the time, it’s left for the property owner or the city to deal with.
Why People Still Dump Trash Illegally
Most people illegally dump their trash and construction garbage because they don’t want to pay the fees that are associated with the large dumps.
What Illegal Dumping Really Looks Like in Borger
The surprising part is, most cities offer free disposal services. The City of Borger has noticed a large amount of illegal dumping and is reminding residents that they have a myriad of free disposal services available.
The Shocking 3,200 Pound Case in Keeler Heights
Our most recent incident captured on camera involved over 3,200lbs of waste “casually” dumped in the Keeler Heights area…