Police are looking for tips concerning a spate of illegal dumping of renovation debris in Delta.
According to a release issued late Friday morning (Oct. 2), illegal dumping is a growing problem in Delta and cleanup has cost taxpayers and private residents $50,000-60,000 in the past two weeks alone.
Large dump truck- or bin-sized loads of renovation waste, potentially from more than one project, have been dumped in farm areas and off rural roads in North and South Delta. The waste includes uncontained drywall, lumber, insulation, glass, plumbing pipes, flooring, and some residential household waste.
“As [the] contents appear to be mixed, officers believe they have come from various locations,” DPD public affairs manager Cris Leykauf said in a press release.
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The investigation into the dumping is ongoing, and police believe that somewhere — possibly in Delta, Surrey, New Westminster or Richmond — there is a homeowner with a major renovation underway who might be able to help investigators find the person or persons responsible.
“We’re hoping that by releasing pictures of this dumped debris, someone might recognize items from their renovation and contact police,” Leykauf said.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 604-946-4411 and quote file #20-22163.
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Depending on circumstances, penalties for illegal dumping may include bylaw offences and associated fines, as well as criminal mischief charges. With hazardous waste, penalties up to $1 million can be levied under the Environmental Management Act and six months in jail.
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