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Slide 2 Provide a copy of the section of the Ordinance pertaining to Open Dumping as Appendix 5.1 Slide 3 If you have already completed this form for a dump, do not complete again. Remember dump characterization is an ongoing process. Any dump that has had a DWM field staff pre-inspection is already in the system. Slide 4 Maximum Allowable Equipment Rates reflect FEMA rates and are subject to change. Check the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Strengths: County has no illegal open dumps Mandatory collection ordinance in the county Ordinance contains a section on nuisances A perpetual review of roadsides identifies any problem area Small quantities of waste are eliminated before a dump can be established The local citizens are reminded of the need to properly dispose of waste Signs are used throughout the county to warn against illegal open dumping Local media are used to educate the local citizens on illegal open dumping Schools provide information to students on illegal open dumping Local citizens are advised of the cost to the county for improper waste disposal Local citizens report infractions Weaknesses: County has no source of labor to assist in illegal open dump cleanups No initiative to educate citizens or school children on open dumping Local enforcement officers are reluctant to cite property owners with illegal open dumps No signs are used to remind citizens about dumping fines Local media is not used to provide information about the detriments of illegal open dumping to the public Slide 8 Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11 Slide 12 Strengths: Litter cleanup program with inmates cleaning _____miles of roads as allowed through the use of state litter or county funding Adopt-a-Highway program provides assistance and reporting of cleaned roads A perpetual review of roadsides identifies any problem area The local citizens are reminded of the need to properly dispose of waste Signs are used throughout the county to warn against littering Local media are used to educate the local citizens on litter abatement Schools provide information to students on littering Local citizens are advised of the cost to the county for improper waste disposal and littering Local businesses assist in educating the local citizens on litter control Local citizens report infractions Weaknesses: County has no source of labor to assist in litter cleanup Adopt-a-Highway is not implemented No initiative to educate citizens or school children on litter Local business have no active roll in litter prevention Local enforcement officers are reluctant to cite for littering No signs are used to remind citizens about littering There is no local media to use to provide information to the public County does not have an effective litter control program Slide 13 Slide 14 Slide 15