NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – You can get paid for tattling on New Yorkers who dump their trash on the sidewalk.
The Department of Sanitation has multiple “bounty” programs that offer witnesses and tipsters 50% of a violator’s ticket. With fines starting at $4,000 for illegal dumping, the reward could be massive.
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To get the cash, you’ll need to submit an affidavit or video detailing the illegal dumping, including the driver’s license plate and the location of the incident. If the ticket is challenged, you’ll need to attend the OATH hearing.
You can also help the department catch an illegal dumper in real-time. Anyone who sends a tip that helps the city catch someone in the act will be eligible for 50% of their ticket fine…