Sheriff’s Office moves to curb illegal dumping on U.S. 1

Residents who are illegally dumping tree trimmings and other yard waste along U.S. 1 in Key Largo may soon be getting a visit from the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office is finding large amounts of yard waste along U.S. 1 from approximately Mile Marker 91 to approximately Mile Marker 106.

The Sheriff’s Office is looking for compliance first on this issue, so help us spread the word far and wide: Dumping yard waste along U.S. 1. is illegal and can result in fines, mandatory court appearances or possibly a visit to jail.

There are myriad legal ways of removing yard waste, which can be found on the Monroe County website at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/solidwaste

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