Crime & Safety
Illegal Dumping In Philadelphia Will Soon Result In Costlier Fines As City Launches New Task Force
"Frustrating, depressing, and it was almost hopeless," said Cecil Hankins, who has lived in the Logan neighborhood for almost 40 years.
October 24, 2025
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and while city officials say they're focused on stopping it, they need more help. That help could come in the form of a new task force, which was announced Thursday afternoon.
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Philly police said just this year at the intersection of Logan Triangle at 10th and Courtland streets, they've had 28 dumping incidents — and issued fines worth around $1.8 million. However, this is a significant problem throughout the city, and leaders are now seeking to enlist even more resources to address this issue.
"Frustrating, depressing, and it was almost hopeless," said Cecil Hankins, who has lived in the Logan neighborhood for almost 40 years.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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