The driver of a dump truck has been charged for illegal dumping in Caledon.
OPP and municipal law enforcement officers have stepped up patrols and enforcement in Caledon for illegal dumping which has become more frequent.
Officers were called to a dump truck rollover on Mayfield Road near McLaughlin Road on May 1st, the truck had been dumping construction materials without permission in a nearby construction site.
The truck then tried to leave with its box still raised, and hit overhead utility cables — rolling onto its side.
Hydro One, Region of Peel Roads and Hazardous Spills, Brampton Fire Department and a heavy tow truck had to be called to the scene.
It was uncovered the 57 year old Brampton driver, who is also the owner of the truck and business owner was dumping illegally and was charged with multiple offences.
In addition to the charges laid by the OPP, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer has charged the same individual with charges under the Town’s Dumping By-law.
The following night on May 2, the same driver was caught inside the same property in the act of dumping dirt from a different dump truck. The driver was charged again by the OPP and the Town of Caledon Municipal Law Enforcement.
Caledon OPP and Town of Caledon Municipal Law Enforcement takes illegal waste dumping very seriously. Dumping garbage bags, bins or waste of any kind on Town roads is illegal. Dumping poses environmental threats, and in some instances also causes public safety concerns. Clean up efforts to remove illegal dumping can be very costly to the Town.
If you witness suspicious vehicles dumping unknown materials in the act, immediately report it to OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Please note vehicle description, licence plate number, occupant description and direction of travel.
To report illegal dumping after the fact, please contact Service Caledon at 905-584-2272 ext.7750.
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