Litter Violators In The Aftermath of Hurricane Ivan
Dec 6th, 2004
(Mobile, Al) - The deadline for placing hurricane debris on public streets and roads rights-of-way was November 15, but some people are still putting unacceptable litter out, hampering the final collection by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
City and county officials are urging citizens to help in identifying unlawful littering violators. "We need the public to be our eyes and ears in locating people who are putting trash out after the deadline," Commission President Mike Dean said. "If you see or hear of anyone dumping trash now on the public rights-of-way, please call and report it."
To report litter violators in :
Mobile County - 574-7867
City of Mobile - 208-7999
Litter Fines:
Mobile County - $250 (minimum); $500 (second offense)
City of Mobile - $250 plus $106 court cost (first offense) $500 (second offense)
"We ask the public to be patient with us as we enter the final stages of collecting hurricane debris," said Mayor Mike Dow. "We want their help in identifying litters who are taking advantage of the collection process in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan."
Both the City of Mobile and Mobile County used the Corps of Engineers to pick up hurricane debris. The Corps is in the final stages of hurricane debris collection. So far, they have collected 1,080,000 cubic yards.
To Report Violators, Please:
Provide a vehicle tag and a description;
Provide a date and location for the offense;
Items Not Acceptable:
No tires No appliances No construction material(s)