Stiffer penalties for illegal trash dumping in NJ lawmaker's bill
Discarding of construction debris, old furniture, or just bags of garbage in random areas not designated as solid waste facilities is a major problem in New Jersey's urban centers, but it's an issue that extends to the suburbs too, according to Assemblyman Bill Moen. That's why Moen, D-Camden, is now fielding interest from legislative colleagues around the Garden State to co-sponsor his bill that would at least double the penalties for those caught illegally dumping. Moen said from last October through December, 17 people in Newark alone were issued summonses for improper trash disposal, so o...