Youngstown council considering cameras to catch illegal dumping

YOUNGSTOWN

City council’s safety committee is asking city Prosecutor Jay Macejko to write legislation that would make it easier to go after those caught illegally dumping garbage and debris, on cameras the city has purchased for that purpose.

Macejko said Tuesday he’s prepared to create a city administrative code to fine those who illegally dump who can only be identified by their vehicle and not by their appearance. The fine would be $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, Macejko said. The legislation is expected to be considered by city council next month.

The city purchased nine cameras for $55,000 last month to catch illegal dumpers, and they should be up and running later this month.