Local Hauler Linked To 16,000 Pounds Of Illegal Waste

Who is responsible for the mountain of garbage dumped on New York State land? New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) discovered the trash pictured below and, following an investigation, seem to have identified the culprits.

We aren't talking about one banana peel, can of beer, or cigarette butt, as gross as that would be too. We are talking 16,000 pounds of trash just dumped on a roadway in a State forest. That is bigger than an adult elephant, I think! As wrong as this was, there might be a logical explanation for what happened.

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On Wednesday March 11th, Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Veloski discovered a large pile of garbage blocking a roadway that cuts through Sugar Hill State Forest in Schuyler County in Orange, NY.

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The ECO contacted Forest Ranger Richer to handle any State land offenses and both Officers worked together to clear a path on the road and search the pile for any leads.

Officials determined that a local garbage hauler dumped approximately 16,000 pounds of trash while attempting to navigate through the State forest and failing to get up a hill due to the truck’s weight.

The hauler returned to the location along with the Town of Orange Highway Department to clean up the pile and dispose of it properly. All documented charges associated with the case are being handled through an administrative order.