Resources and Research

• Litter and illegal dumping laws, and relevant enforcement agencies
• Research and reports on illegal dumping and litter

Education and Media Templates.

Informing elected officials, media, administrators, and the general public about the negative effects and potential underlying causes of litter and illegal dumping are essential to reducing this burden on our communities and environment.

• Download a letter template (.docx) to educate your local district magistrate judge
  Magistrate Judges most often handle court cases for litter and illegal dumping. Depending on the ordinance or statute filed by the enforcement officer, the judge may or may not have discretion for the amount of monetary fines and/or community service penalties issued to guilty offenders.
  about litter and illegal dumping in your community.
• Want to educate public officials or legislators

  Public officials and legislators have a hand in creating our state laws. State laws can have an enormous impact on how trash and recycling, and hazardous wastes can be disposed of, including difficult-to-dispose items like tires and electronics. Ensuring affordable, accessible disposal is an important part of the solution to illegal dumping.

  State programs also can provide important resources to address underlying community issues such as blight. In addition, state statutes, which are written by the PA Legislature, are often used by enforcement officers to penalize those who litter and illegally dump.

  Learn more about PA dumping and littering laws here.

  about litter and illegal dumping? Download a legislative letter template here (.docx).
• Download a sample Letter-to-the-Editor (.docx) or sample Op-Ed letter (.docx) to educate your community.