Man-made Dumps Shame Us All

I photographed this man-made dump today. It is located on Memorial Blvd. West just past Harvey Town Road and underneath the West Huntington Bridge. I have been observing this location for the past month to document the fact that it becomes larger by the week. The dump is comprised of anything you can imagine and is a health hazard. The stench is unbearable.

However, the real danger here is fire. Numerous automobile tires are mingled in with other combustible material. If the pile gets ignited, there is the real and present danger that the pilings under the bridge could be damaged.

I have advised the West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection ( WV DEP) about the size and location of the dump, and I am confident they will respond and alleviate the potential danger. I am asking them to place one of their cameras at the location in order to identify and apprehend the violators. If convicted, violators can face a fine of up to $25,000 and/or serious jail-time.

If you know of a location that has become a dump-site, let me know by clicking on "Post Comments" at the end of this posting. You can do it anonymously by clicking on the button that says "Anonymous".