Sacramento’s illegal dumping problem is an “epidemic,” said one city council member. He and a group of elected officials hope to pass a new policy to address it.
The city’s budget and audit committee approved a motion Tuesday to explore the creation of a new policy that would find holes within Sacramento’s framework to address rampant littering in public spaces. Problems with illegal dumping were identified as far back as 2001, when local officials passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor.
“In District 2, illegal dumping is an epidemic. Frankly, I view it as an insult,” said Councilmember Roger Dickinson, who represents Del Paso Heights, Hagginwood and Robla. “By those who engage in illegal dumping, they are insulting our neighborhoods. They’re insulting our businesses.”…