Historical October 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
A new City ordinance prohibiting illegal dumping of trash on lots, alleys, streets and yards is the subject of a stepped-up enforcement beginning in September.
A new procedure provides for a $100 reward for information leading to the conviction of offendersEnforcement and the new reward procedure are being coordinated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Operation ConServ, the neighborhood Liaison Office and the Division of Forestry. Alderman Freeman Bosley, Sr., Third Ward, sponsored the ordinance. “This ordinance is part of the City’s continuing efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean and free of trash. We’re asking our citizens to help us—to be our eyes—in this cooperative effort.” To receive the $100 reward, citizens witnessing illegal dumping must provide accurate information to the police that leads to the conviction of the offender.
In some instances, witnesses may be required to appear in City Court.
When citizens see illegal dumping, they should call the police at 231.1212 as soon as possible to report the incident.
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Original 1991 Stop the Dumping $100 reward notice, City Ordinance 62330.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1991.
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