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Amador County - In response to citizen complaints of illegal dumping, staff of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) – Mother Lode Field Office conducted a cleanup of several upcountry illegal dump sites on federal lands. The cleanup which took place on August 10th to 13th, 2010, involved sites off Tiger Creek Rd., Belden Mine Rd., Defender Grade and the north side of PG&E Road 8047 along the Mokelumne River canyon. Approximately 200 cubic yards of municipal solid waste, 100 waste tires, an RV trailer and 2 vehicles were removed from the areas. “The Amador County Environmental Health Department would like to extend its appreciation to Mr. Peter Graves, Environmental Protection Specialist for BLM, and the clean up contractors for their work performing this important public service,” said Michael Israel, Director of Environmental Health. In addition to BLM staff and contractors, local towing and waste disposal services were used in performing the cleanup. Amador County’s Solid Waste Ordinance prohibits roadside dumping and provides for fines of up to $500 per violation. Citizens in the eastern part of the county are encouraged to take trash to the Pine Grove Solid Waste Transfer Station at 19801 Berry Street, Pine Grove. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
