The Municipality of Lunenburg is trying to take a stance on illegal dumping in the community. Mayor Don Downe is hoping to create fines for people convicted of illegally dumping waste and rewards to individuals who help identify people in the act. Downe says options are running out to try and solve the problem.
"We have done the education, we have spent the money on Region 6 for the educating, our solid waste facility spends money on educating people, we go out into the community, but the bottom line is that the communities are still being abused by this issue."
The mayor says there needs to be a deterrent in place, so people think twice about dumping their garbage on other people's property. The matter will go to a standing committee to explore what options the municipality can move ahead with.
