PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Officials in Prince George’s County are unveiling new enforcement measures aimed at combating illegal dumping across the county.
County Executive Aisha Braveboy on Tuesday addressed ongoing concerns about illegally discarded trash, debris, and other waste in communities throughout the county.
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“The roadways and public spaces of Prince George’s County should lead to opportunity, not be aligned with illegal debris. They should reflect the pride we have in our communities, not the neglect of those who refuse to respect our roads or us as residents,” Braveboy said.
Braveboy said illegal dumping can attract additional blight and criminal activity, lower property values and cost taxpayers millions of dollars in cleanup expenses.
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According to county officials, the new initiative is designed to protect neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and hold violators accountable.
Braveboy encouraged residents to call 911 if they witness illegal dumping, stating it as a “crime in progress.”
“I know how beautiful this county is. So it is personally disrespectful to me when people dump and litter in our communities,” Braveboy added. “And we are not going to stand for it. The Environmental Crimes Task Force that I created, they’re out every single day, and they’re going to find you, they’re going to charge you, will send your name and all your information to the state’s attorney’s office, so that they can do their part to ensure that Prince George’s County remains an elevated county in this region.”
The Prince George’s County Police Department also announced the arrest of two people connected to illegal dumping cases and said they are working to identify a third suspect.
PGPD announces the arrests of two people pictured in this photo and says they are looking for the third during a June 2, 2026, press conference on illegal dumping in the county. (7News)
Assistant Chief George Nichols said violators can face significant penalties, ranging from fines of $1,500 for smaller household dumping incidents to fines of up to $30,000 and possible imprisonment for larger commercial dumping offenses.
“So we are asking the community that if you see this and you know who this person may be, please call us, so we can then go ahead and make sure that they receive the appropriate charges as well… it’s a lot of money to pay just to not go to one of the convenience centers for the landfills or the dump or even your own trash, so please consider that,” PGPD Assistant Chief George Nichols said.
Officials also announced that PGC Crime Solvers will now offer a $250 reward to people who report illegal dumping crimes that help lead to enforcement action.
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