Six Nations Elected Council looking at bylaw to stop illegal dumping

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is encouraging community members to report and even photograph cases of illegal dumping in the community. The move comes after increasing complaints and concerns over dump trucks, sometimes even lining up along roadways, to dump their contents on band member’s property. Community member Laurel Curley told the councilors at its April 22 meeting she has been so concerned over illegal dumping she organized a community meeting to discuss the issues. She said about 50 people turned out to the session to raise concerns about contamination and environmental issues. connected with the growing problem. “When you drive down roads it’s just heartbreaking to see what our land looks like,” she said. “This is a really huge issue… Dump trucks coming and blocking my lane way, that’s…

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