The City of Seattle spent $1.7 million in 2022 to clean up illegal dumping. Because of this and its impact on the environment, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has launched a new program aimed at curbing illegal dumping in the city.
“We want to educate people about the problems with illegal dumping,” Lee Momon, SPU Clean City Division Director told MyNorthwest. “We want people to understand the impact. We would first issue a citation, but if it keeps happening, we might have to use fines and community service.”
The pilot program will use motion-activated cameras in West Seattle to see if they can deter people from dropping off their unwanted
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