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QUESTION
Have there been any repeat offenders caught illegally dumping waste?
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Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirms that there has been at least one repeat offender caught illegally dumping waste.
- The department issues summonses of $4,000 for illegal dumping offenses.
- Vehicles used for illegal dumping are also impounded, and offenders must pay cleanup costs.
- The use of cameras has been effective in enforcing against illegal dumping.
- The department is on track to exceed last year's record number of enforcement actions against illegal dumping.