Inside Philly's new task force to tackle illegal dumping

The City of Philadelphia is taking a bold step to combat illegal dumping with the launch of a new task force.

The Brief

Philadelphia launches a new task force to tackle illegal dumping.

The task force will start on Nov. 3 with surveillance and enforcement.

Fines for illegal dumping can reach up to $5,000 per item dumped.

Philadelphia is taking a bold step to combat illegal dumping with the launch of a new task force.

Illegal dumping task force set to launch

What we know:

The task force will officially begin on Nov. 3, combining surveillance, clean-up, and enforcement efforts.

The city aims to address the long-standing issue of illegal dumping and hold violators accountable through civil prosecution.

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