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Story summary
- 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.
