YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on illegal dumping and said it has seen a “notable rise” in reports of illegal dumping in the county.
In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said, “The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that illegal dumping is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted. Since the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, there has been a notable rise in reports of unauthorized dumping along rural roadsides, wooded areas and private properties.”
Sheriff Shane Hilliard said in the post that the proper disposal of debris and waste is essential to maintaining public safety and protecting our environment…