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MD Public Works Crew Stunned By Casket Found Dumped Along Road
County employees couldn't believe their eyes when they saw a casket dumped alongside a busy road in Prince George's County.
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Lots of items have been dumped along the curb across Prince George's County, but the latest discovery baffled officials.
A full-sized bronze casket was found sitting on the grass next to the sidewalk along Lords Landing Road. Thankfully, it was empty.
An Instagram reel showing county workers picking up the casket and removing it from the public greenspace was posted on the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation's official Instagram account.
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“We’ve picked up a lot over the years — furniture, tires, even toilets,” the department said. “But this? A whole casket?”
Officials reminded residents that illegal dumping comes with fines if the perpetrator is found.
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"Illegal dumping isn’t just messy—it’s dangerous, costly, and completely unacceptable. It wastes taxpayer dollars. It creates safety hazards. And it harms our environment," the department posted.
Illegal dumping can be reported to PGC311 online or by phone 301-883-4748.
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