Camden County Police Lt. Gordon Harvey displays surveillance cameras used to monitor crime in Camden City. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Camden City Takes Aim at Illegal Dumpers with Rewards for Tipsters, Camera Network, Dedicated Investigator
City officials say illegal dumping costs millions annually to address. A new program will pay cash for tips that lead to the convictions of people who abandon their trash improperly in the community.
Camden City still spends more than $5 million annually to clear about 32,000 tons of illegally dumped waste. Officials are incentivizing tipsters with cash rewards, and urging residents to call in reports when they see dumpers. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
New restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water mean big-money investments in aging infrastructure. The borough is seeking sources to defray those costs, including grants, low-interest loans, and funding from a $10-billion settlement with manufacturer 3M. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…