Starting January 2026, Montgomery County Environmental Services in Moraine, Ohio, will require all commercial and residential customers to use a tarp to cover open waste loads when bringing materials to the Solid Waste District Transfer and Recycling Center. The Solid Waste District’s governing board approved this rule to improve safety and reduce litter on county roads. There will be no fines at first. The policy follows Ohio state regulations and focuses on education and community involvement to encourage compliance.
Commission President Judy Dodge said unsecured loads can cause safety risks and increase litter. County staff and volunteers spend time cleaning up debris from untarped vehicles. The county plans to buy tarps for municipal trucks as part of its 2026 Litter Prevention Grant to help local efforts…