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NYC Offers Bounty to Combat Illegal Dumping Surge

11/21/2025

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  • The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is offering a significant bounty for information leading to the capture of illegal dumpers.
  • Illegal dumping summonses rose over 20% in the last fiscal year.
  • The DSNY runs two bounty programs: Illegal Dumping Award Program requires witnesses to submit evidence.
  • Witnesses may receive up to 50% of fines, while offenders face vehicle impoundment and fines from $4,000 to $18,000 plus cleaning costs.