Illegal dumping, also known as promiscuous dumping, describes the unlawful disposal of waste or other unwanted materials within unauthorized areas, instead of designated and regulated waste management systems. Illegal dumping comes in various forms that include: 

• Throwing garbage bags, furniture, or electronics on public or private land
• Discarding construction debris in vacant lots
• Leaving trash on the side of roads
• Abandoning construction or demolition materials at unauthorized sites
• Dumping commercial waste on someone else’s property to avoid disposal fees
• Unloading outdated/ broken appliances in alleyways or empty fields 

Illegal dumping is particularly damaging for property managers and businesses because the presence of unauthorized trash and debris on their premises can damage their image and cause potential customers to avoid visiting their property. Also, certain types of waste (like biohazard waste) are costly to clean up and/or can place an additional burden on your staff to dispose of. 

Working to proactively deter illegal dumping can save a business thousands each year - whilst protecting its reputation and image with consumers. 

Flock Safety’s security solutions can help businesses stop illegal dumping and provide actionable evidence against offenders committing these crimes. 

‍Flock Safety Security Solutions to Stop Illegal Dumping 

‍LPR Cameras   

Flock Safety’s LPR cameras can be placed at entrances and exits of your property to create a virtual security perimeter that automatically captures information for every vehicle that enters your premises. Relevant vehicle data that’s typically captured by LPR cameras includes license plates, vehicle type, color, make, and unique details like bumper stickers or roof racks. LPR cameras can even capture paper plates and vehicles with no plates.

‍LPR Cameras Help Property Management Stop Illegal Dumping  

IIlegal dumping was becoming a serious problem in one of Atlanta’s largest neighborhoods within Druid Hills. The neighborhood knew they needed to stop the piles of dumped couches, water heaters, and yard waste being dumped in their neighborhood.

They knew the perpetrator had to use a large truck to transport and dump the waste, so they installed Flock Safety LPR cameras throughout the area. A week after the LPR camera installation, residents found newly dumped trees and yard debris. They were able to quickly identify the perpetrator using the Flock system, and they handed over the evidence to local authorities. 

These results can be replicated for any business that wants to proactively deter any possible issues with illegal dumping. 

‍“We haven’t really seen any dumping since the cameras went in.”

• Local Neighborhood Resident 

‍Mobile Security Trailers  

Flock Safety’s mobile security trailers are perfect for parking lots, warehouses, construction sites, and other areas where illegal dumping is an issue. Trailers come equipped with features like:

• Flashing blue lights signaling that the area is being monitored and deters offenders from illegally dumping waste
• Talk-down speakers that deliver live and pre-recorded warnings to deter illegal dumping
• Three video cameras, two PTZ cameras, and one panoramic camera for 360° maximum visibility to offer clear footage and evidence of any illegal dumping 

Mobile security trailers are equipped with Flock Safety’s AI-enabled video cameras so you can automatically receive alerts whenever people are in restricted areas during unauthorized times, which helps to enable quicker responses to any illegal dumping. 

When equipped with Flock Safety tools like LPR cameras and mobile security trailers - property managers, construction sites, and other businesses can work to proactively deter instances of illegal dumping.  

Interested in learning more about how Flock Safety can further prevent crime at your business? Read our blog on combating vandalism and property damage here.