It is very difficult to prosecute the illegal dumping crime.  The crime itself usually takes place in remote areas where witnesses cannot be found.  Prosecutors have a challenge due to lack of evidence.  In a court of law, a case that can create reasonable doubt will be thrown out and no conviction will take place.

Therefore, municipalities must be very careful and thoughtful to the tools purchased to help them identify and prosecute.

One common practice is collecting evidence found at the dump site, such as receipts and documents that connect the documents to a person responsible.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to prove that the person connected to the evidence is the actual person who committed the illegal dumping crime.

Another current practice is using trail cameras or video cameras.   Although, some evidence can be collected, the cameras are not tamper-proof and the resolution is questionable in court, giving the defense attorney a platform to provide reasonable doubt, which is all that is needed to win a case.

Most illegal dumping occurs in remote areas where electricity and internet connection are not available.  However, the remote dumping sites are creating disease and hazards to the community and a solution must be found.

Fortunately, there are Illegal Dumping Cameras specifically designed to capture evidence in remote areas.   And these photos have stood up in court, winning the conviction needed to stop the illegal dumping occurring within the community.

Not all cameras are created equal.  Make sure your community has the right tools to stop illegal dumping.

Illegal Dumping is a problem throughout the world, and every community is looking for solutions. It is safe to bet, that all solutions do not look the same and do not have an equal return.

It is excellent that communities are looking for ways to stop the pollution and disease that are associated with illegal dump sites. But unfortunately, the solution is not so easy. Dump sites move around.  Dump sites are usually in remote areas.  And let us say again, dump sites move around.

Therefore, installing electricity and internet cables are not wise or efficient, making surveillance difficult if not downright impossible. Besides the fact that traditional surveillance does not have the best resolution for prosecutable images, it requires electricity and internet connection to work.  There are a few “Solar Powered” surveillance systems out there, however the battery does not last long and must be changed frequently, the surveillance does not produce prosecutable images, and they are not vandal proof.

Fortunately, there are Illegal Dumping Enforcement Cameras, that are specifically designed to solve these problems.  They are designed to capture images and license plates even in complete darkness.  They are completely self-contained needing no electricity or wiring.  The best part is they are portable, making it easy to move where the problem moves.

However, even with Illegal Dumping Enforcement Cameras, a community needs to implement an Illegal Dumping Enforcement Program. An Illegal Dumping Enforcement Program involves multiple departments within the community.

A successful Illegal Dumping Enforcement Program should include the following elements:

• Education: Educate the community through social media, community engagements, and through the schools.

• Legislation: Stiff fines need to be adopted especially for commercial companies that illegally dump.

•  Staff Resources: To be successful, there needs to be dedicated staff to ensure the program is implemented and stays on track.

• Tools: Not all tools can do the job. You should not use a screwdriver when a hammer is needed.  Therefore, the right tools, Illegal Dumping Enforcement Cameras, designed especially to capture prosecutable images in complete darkness in remote areas are needed.

• Enforcement: Enforcement is another key factor. Enforcement is needed to deter further illegal dumping activity.

What is your community doing to stop illegal dumping?

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