Recommendation SI.32
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase fines and the prosecution of offenders for illegal dumping and for polluting emissions of environmental odors, noise, dust, asbestos, and open burning.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Complete
Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces illegal dumping and other undesirable living conditions in distressed neighborhoods.
Sustainability Considerations
Illegal dumping causes ecological degradation and disrupts ecosystems, contaminates soil and water, leads to wildlife harm, increased fire risk, and has aesthetic and economic costs.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Municipalities
Neighborhood and Subdivision Organizations
Developers
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Materials + Resources
If overperforming, what should we do?
Engage County Police to find and trace offenders.
If underperforming, what should we do?
No action.