The Brief
- A large illegal dump along the Trinity River remains uncleared a week later.
- Dallas says a response plan is coming, but no update has been provided.
- The site raises environmental concerns and has drawn state attention.
DALLAS – One week after FOX 4 began investigating a large illegal dump on the banks of the Trinity River, the City of Dallas has yet to share their plans to clear the mess.
Monday, the city said multiple departments are developing a response plan to address the illegal dumping, and they planned to provide an update this week. FOX 4 is still waiting for that update.
Trinity River illegal dump
Sky Four took the images below on Friday of the properties from the 1100 to 1500 blocks of Riverwood Road. The large dump site, which flows into the Trinity River, is still right where it was last week.
Boards, metals, plastics, and more all spilling into the Trinity River in a flood plain. …